Is Tbilisi more expensive than Chisinau?

Tbilisi is 1.0% more expensive than Chisinau overall. Rent is 1.3% higher, groceries 17.0% more expensive, and restaurants 4.2% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Chisinau or Tbilisi?

Chisinau has a purchasing power index of 57.3 while Tbilisi has 42.7 (NYC = 100). Chisinau offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇲🇩 Chisinau vs 🇬🇪 Tbilisi

2026

Tbilisi is 1.0% more expensive

Category	🇲🇩 Chisinau	🇬🇪 Tbilisi	Difference
Cost of Living	38.9	39.3	+1.0%
Rent	15.0	15.2	+1.3%
Groceries	35.2	41.2	+17.0%
Restaurants	38.5	40.1	+4.2%
Purchasing Power	57.3	42.7	-25.5%

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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