Is Kuala Lumpur more expensive than Tbilisi?

Kuala Lumpur is 0.8% more expensive than Tbilisi overall. Rent is 11.2% lower, groceries 20.4% more expensive, and restaurants 27.2% cheaper.

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

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

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇬🇪 Tbilisi vs 🇲🇾 Kuala Lumpur

2026

Kuala Lumpur is 0.8% more expensive

Category	🇬🇪 Tbilisi	🇲🇾 Kuala Lumpur	Difference
Cost of Living	39.3	39.6	+0.8%
Rent	15.2	13.5	-11.2%
Groceries	41.2	49.6	+20.4%
Restaurants	40.1	29.2	-27.2%
Purchasing Power	42.7	109.3	+156.0%

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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