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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 8,850,000 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Georgian |
| Level of English | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, October, November | March - June |
| Currency | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1938 | $1450 |
| Rent | $807 | $745 |
| Groceries | $292 | $111 |
| Dining out | $189 | $167 |
| Cafe | $51 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $165 | $124 |
| Mobile internet | $26 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $11 | $8 |
| Taxis | $9 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $84 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $20 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $67 | $52 |
| Gym | $72 | $33 |
| Yoga | $68 | $37 |
| Massage | $52 | $52 |
| SIM card options | Telcel, Movistar | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Uber | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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 | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |