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Porto 🇵🇹
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 237,559 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Portuguese | Georgian |
| Level of English | Very High | Low |
| Main airport | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - June |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2060 | $1293 |
| Rent | $840 | $665 |
| Groceries | $174 | $99 |
| Dining out | $328 | $149 |
| Cafe | $53 | $40 |
| Coworking space | $112 | $110 |
| Mobile internet | $24 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $111 | $7 |
| Taxis | $29 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $12 | $24 |
| Sport and cultural events | $53 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $28 | $8 |
| Nightlife | $77 | $47 |
| Gym | $66 | $29 |
| Yoga | $97 | $33 |
| Massage | $56 | $47 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 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, MyTaxi, Cabify | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | 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 | 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 | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 46 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |