Tbilisi runs $680 a month for a city-centre one-bedroom. These 1 places are cheaper — from 28% to 28% less. Every figure below comes from the same rent survey on the same day, so the comparisons are consistent rather than stitched together from different months. We lead with what you give up.
$488 vs $680 a month, city-centre one-bedroom
What you give upBlack Sea coast, same 1% tax regime, 28% cheaper — highly seasonal and much quieter out of summer.
| Tbilisi | Batumi | |
|---|---|---|
| Freedom Score | 64/100 | 54/100 |
| Monthly cost | $900 | $700 |
| Internet | 80 Mbps | 47 Mbps |
| Safety | 75/100 | 90/100 |
Rent is one line of a budget, not the whole thing. A city that is 40% cheaper on rent may not be 40% cheaper to live in once flights, healthcare and tax are counted, which is why we link the full guide for the 1 of these we cover in depth. Figures are city-centre one-bedroom asking rents, not what you will necessarily pay after negotiating a longer lease.