Is Tbilisi more expensive than Kuala Lumpur?

Tbilisi is 0.8% cheaper than Kuala Lumpur overall. Rent is 12.6% higher, groceries 16.9% cheaper, and restaurants 37.3% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Kuala Lumpur or Tbilisi?

Kuala Lumpur has a purchasing power index of 109.3 while Tbilisi has 42.7 (NYC = 100). Kuala Lumpur offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇲🇾 Kuala Lumpur vs 🇬🇪 Tbilisi

2026

Tbilisi is 0.8% cheaper

Category	🇲🇾 Kuala Lumpur	🇬🇪 Tbilisi	Difference
Cost of Living	39.6	39.3	-0.8%
Rent	13.5	15.2	+12.6%
Groceries	49.6	41.2	-16.9%
Restaurants	29.2	40.1	+37.3%
Purchasing Power	109.3	42.7	-60.9%

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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