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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 8,053,663 | 1,305,737 | 1,270,169 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Czech | Bulgarian | Georgian |
| Level of English | High | Moderate | High | High | Low |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | January, February, October - December | June - October | April-June, September-October | March - June |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1167 | $1806 | $1289 | $1462 |
| Rent | $499 | $503 | $780 | $567 | $752 |
| Groceries | $108 | $151 | $158 | $10 | $112 |
| Dining out | $202 | $134 | $240 | $227 | $169 |
| Cafe | $29 | $39 | $53 | $27 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $72 | $175 | $140 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $4 | $24 | $10 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $20 | $61 | $30 | $8 |
| Taxis | $27 | $13 | $33 | $12 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $0 | $19 | $40 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $3 | $19 | $18 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $4 | $35 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $89 | $50 | $82 | $53 |
| Gym | $37 | $57 | $56 | $23 | $33 |
| Yoga | $48 | $57 | $66 | $62 | $37 |
| Massage | $26 | $21 | $37 | $29 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, T-Mobile | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Liftago | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
| Local food specialities | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |