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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 8,053,663 | 2,427,000 | 1,270,169 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Vietnamese | Spanish | Bulgarian | Georgian |
| Level of English | High | Moderate | Low | High | Low |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | January, February, October - December | January - April, December | April-June, September-October | March - June |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1167 | $1293 | $1289 | $1462 |
| Rent | $615 | $503 | $732 | $567 | $752 |
| Groceries | $114 | $151 | $87 | $10 | $112 |
| Dining out | $165 | $134 | $131 | $227 | $169 |
| Cafe | $38 | $39 | $18 | $27 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $72 | $96 | $140 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $4 | $16 | $10 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $20 | $21 | $30 | $8 |
| Taxis | $9 | $13 | $14 | $12 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $0 | $0 | $40 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $3 | $8 | $18 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $4 | $9 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $89 | $73 | $82 | $53 |
| Gym | $30 | $57 | $15 | $23 | $33 |
| Yoga | $59 | $57 | $54 | $62 | $37 |
| Massage | $31 | $21 | $20 | $29 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Mobifone | Claro, Tigo | 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 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab, GoViet | EasyTaxi | 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 blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | 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 | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | 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 | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |