Verdict: Tbilisi is 24% cheaper — saving you $220/month ($2,640/year)
Tbilisi ($715/mo)
Sofia ($935/mo)
1BR Apartment (Center)
$400
$500
1BR Apartment (Outside)
$250
$320
Cheap Meal
$4
$5
Mid-Range Meal
$12
$12
Transit Pass
$15
$25
Utilities
$50
$100
Internet
$10
$10
Groceries
$120
$150
CategoryTbilisiSofiaDifference
1BR Apartment (Center)$400$500$-100
1BR Apartment (Outside)$250$320$-70
Cheap Meal$4$5$-1
Mid-Range Meal$12$12
Transit Pass$15$25$-10
Utilities$50$100$-50
Internet$10$10
Groceries$120$150$-30
Total Estimated$715$935$220 (24%)

Safety Index

Tbilisi: 78/100

Sofia: 75/100

Average Monthly Salary

Tbilisi: $700

Sofia: $1,200

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tbilisi cheaper than Sofia?

Tbilisi is approximately 24% cheaper.Tbilisi costs around $715/month vs Sofia at $935/month. That is a saving of $220/month ($2,640/year).

Which city has cheaper rent — Tbilisi or Sofia?

Tbilisi has cheaper rent.Tbilisi charges $400/month for a city-center 1BR, while Sofia is $500/month.

Which city is safer — Tbilisi or Sofia?

Tbilisi is safer, with a safety index of 78/100 vs 75/100.