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New York City 🇺🇸
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 8,323,340 | 237,559 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Portuguese | Georgian |
| Level of English | Very high | Very High | Low |
| Main airport | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | May - September | March - June |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $5431 | $1759 | $1462 |
| Rent | $2891 | $717 | $752 |
| Groceries | $383 | $148 | $112 |
| Dining out | $656 | $280 | $169 |
| Cafe | $72 | $45 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $326 | $96 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $45 | $21 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $220 | $95 | $8 |
| Taxis | $78 | $25 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $30 | $10 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $100 | $45 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $74 | $24 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $195 | $66 | $53 |
| Gym | $55 | $56 | $33 |
| Yoga | $197 | $82 | $37 |
| Massage | $109 | $48 | $53 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, Verizon | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | 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. | 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 | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | 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 | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 309 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |