What is the cost of living in Tbilisi?

The cost of living in Tbilisi is 73.7% cheaper than New York City (index: 26.3). Groceries are 60.1% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 56.3% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately GEL 1,763 per month. Local purchasing power index is 47.6 (NYC = 100).

🇬🇪 Georgia · #413 of 577 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Tbilisi?

Q: Should I move to Tbilisi?

Tbilisi, Georgia has a cost of living 73.7% cheaper than New York City (index: 26.3). It is ranked #413 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is weak (index: 47.6 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

73.7% cheaper to live here than in New York City.

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vs NYC

GEL 1,763

1-BR, city centre

47.6

Purchasing Power

Weak

Purchasing Power

Cost index: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available (NYC = 100) · Data from October 2026

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Cost breakdown: Tbilisi

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

26.3 Affordable

Rent

15.1 Very affordable

Groceries

39.9 Affordable

Restaurants

43.7 Affordable

Purchasing Power

47.6 Weak

Rent in Tbilisi

1-BR, city centre GEL 1,763/mo

1-BR, outside centre GEL 1,182/mo

3-BR, city centre GEL 3,375/mo

3-BR, outside centre GEL 2,280/mo

Save by going outside centre 33% cheaper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

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