Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Population | 6,578,0179 | 237,559 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Portuguese | Georgian |
Level of English | Moderate | Very High | Low |
Main airport | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | May - September | March - June |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2498 | $1759 | $1462 |
Rent | $1174 | $717 | $752 |
Groceries | $175 | $148 | $112 |
Dining out | $313 | $280 | $169 |
Cafe | $51 | $45 | $45 |
Coworking space | $196 | $96 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $10 | $21 | $4 |
Public transportation | $78 | $95 | $8 |
Taxis | $44 | $25 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $49 | $10 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $45 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $20 | $24 | $9 |
Nightlife | $82 | $66 | $53 |
Gym | $44 | $56 | $33 |
Yoga | $142 | $82 | $37 |
Massage | $64 | $48 | $53 |
SIM card options | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
Tipping | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
Eat like a local | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |