Buenos Aires vs Tbilisi

Buenos Aires ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท
Tbilisi ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช
Population 2,900,000 1,108,700
Official language(s) Spanish Georgian
Level of English High Low
Main airport Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit September - December March - June
Currency ARS - Argentine Peso ($) GEL - Georgian Lari (โ‚พ)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes
Average monthly costs $1321 $1462
Rent $844 $752
Groceries $98 $112
Dining out $121 $169
Cafe $25 $45
Coworking space $95 $125
Mobile internet $11 $4
Public transportation $9 $8
Taxis $9 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $14 $27
Sport and cultural events $24 $21
Museums and sights $4 $9
Nightlife $23 $53
Gym $14 $33
Yoga $19 $37
Massage $10 $53
SIM card options Movistar, Claro, Personal Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline
Tipping 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs.
Taxi apps Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options 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 Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli
Eat like a local Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 79 options on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow