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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | German | Georgian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - June |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1462 |
| Rent | $939 | $752 |
| Groceries | $188 | $112 |
| Dining out | $271 | $169 |
| Cafe | $57 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $8 |
| Taxis | $58 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $53 |
| Gym | $66 | $33 |
| Yoga | $99 | $37 |
| Massage | $56 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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 | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |