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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 1,270,169 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Vietnamese | Turkish | Bulgarian | Georgian |
| Level of English | High | Moderate | Low | High | Low |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | April-June, September-October | March - June |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1167 | $659 | $1289 | $1462 |
| Rent | $615 | $503 | $354 | $567 | $752 |
| Groceries | $114 | $151 | $44 | $10 | $112 |
| Dining out | $165 | $134 | $81 | $227 | $169 |
| Cafe | $38 | $39 | $18 | $27 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $72 | $49 | $140 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $4 | $3 | $10 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $20 | $6 | $30 | $8 |
| Taxis | $9 | $13 | $6 | $12 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $0 | $2 | $40 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $3 | $11 | $18 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $4 | $15 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $89 | $22 | $82 | $53 |
| Gym | $30 | $57 | $9 | $23 | $33 |
| Yoga | $59 | $57 | $23 | $62 | $37 |
| Massage | $31 | $21 | $15 | $29 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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 | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | 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 | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |