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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 8,053,663 | 8,323,340 | 1,305,737 | 1,270,169 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Vietnamese | English (de facto) | Czech | Bulgarian | Georgian |
| Level of English | Moderate | Very high | High | High | Low |
| Main airport | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | January, February, October - December | April - June, September - November | June - October | April-June, September-October | March - June |
| Currency | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | USD - US Dollar ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1167 | $5431 | $1806 | $1289 | $1462 |
| Rent | $503 | $2891 | $780 | $567 | $752 |
| Groceries | $151 | $383 | $158 | $10 | $112 |
| Dining out | $134 | $656 | $240 | $227 | $169 |
| Cafe | $39 | $72 | $53 | $27 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $72 | $326 | $175 | $140 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $45 | $24 | $10 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $20 | $220 | $61 | $30 | $8 |
| Taxis | $13 | $78 | $33 | $12 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $30 | $19 | $40 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $3 | $100 | $19 | $18 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $74 | $35 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $89 | $195 | $50 | $82 | $53 |
| Gym | $57 | $55 | $56 | $23 | $33 |
| Yoga | $57 | $197 | $66 | $62 | $37 |
| Massage | $21 | $109 | $37 | $29 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Viettel, Mobifone | AT&T, Verizon | Vodafone, T-Mobile | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 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 | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Liftago | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall 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. | 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 | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | 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 | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | 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 | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |