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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 15,520,000 | 8,323,340 | 1,305,737 | 1,270,169 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Turkish | English (de facto) | Czech | Bulgarian | Georgian |
| Level of English | High | Low | Very high | High | High | Low |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | April - June, September and October | April - June, September - November | June - October | April-June, September-October | March - June |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | USD - US Dollar ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $659 | $5431 | $1806 | $1289 | $1462 |
| Rent | $499 | $354 | $2891 | $780 | $567 | $752 |
| Groceries | $108 | $44 | $383 | $158 | $10 | $112 |
| Dining out | $202 | $81 | $656 | $240 | $227 | $169 |
| Cafe | $29 | $18 | $72 | $53 | $27 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $49 | $326 | $175 | $140 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $3 | $45 | $24 | $10 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $6 | $220 | $61 | $30 | $8 |
| Taxis | $27 | $6 | $78 | $33 | $12 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $2 | $30 | $19 | $40 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $11 | $100 | $19 | $18 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $15 | $74 | $35 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $22 | $195 | $50 | $82 | $53 |
| Gym | $37 | $9 | $55 | $56 | $23 | $33 |
| Yoga | $48 | $23 | $197 | $66 | $62 | $37 |
| Massage | $26 | $15 | $109 | $37 | $29 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | AT&T, Verizon | Vodafone, T-Mobile | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 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 | BiTaksi | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Liftago | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | 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 | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | 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 | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | 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 | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |