Is Tbilisi more expensive than Chisinau?

Tbilisi is 0.7% cheaper than Chisinau overall. Rent is 0.0% lower, groceries 15.8% more expensive, and restaurants 1.7% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Chisinau or Tbilisi?

Chisinau has a purchasing power index of 59.8 while Tbilisi has 44.0 (NYC = 100). Chisinau offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇲🇩 Chisinau vs 🇬🇪 Tbilisi

2026

Tbilisi is 0.7% cheaper

Category	🇲🇩 Chisinau	🇬🇪 Tbilisi	Difference
Cost of Living	40.4	40.1	-0.7%
Rent	15.5	15.5	0.0%
Groceries	36.6	42.4	+15.8%
Restaurants	40.8	41.5	+1.7%
Purchasing Power	59.8	44.0	-26.4%

Data verified Q1 2026 · Source: Numbeo cost-of-living indices (NYC = 100 baseline) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.

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