Verdict: Tbilisi is 64% cheaper — saving you $1,265/month ($15,180/year)
Tbilisi ($715/mo)
Tokyo ($1,980/mo)
1BR Apartment (Center)
$400
$1200
1BR Apartment (Outside)
$250
$750
Cheap Meal
$4
$8
Mid-Range Meal
$12
$25
Transit Pass
$15
$70
Utilities
$50
$130
Internet
$10
$40
Groceries
$120
$300
CategoryTbilisiTokyoDifference
1BR Apartment (Center)$400$1200$-800
1BR Apartment (Outside)$250$750$-500
Cheap Meal$4$8$-4
Mid-Range Meal$12$25$-13
Transit Pass$15$70$-55
Utilities$50$130$-80
Internet$10$40$-30
Groceries$120$300$-180
Total Estimated$715$1,980$1,265 (64%)

Safety Index

Tbilisi: 78/100

Tokyo: 91/100

Average Monthly Salary

Tbilisi: $700

Tokyo: $3,200

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tbilisi cheaper than Tokyo?

Tbilisi is approximately 64% cheaper.Tbilisi costs around $715/month vs Tokyo at $1,980/month. That is a saving of $1,265/month ($15,180/year).

Which city has cheaper rent — Tbilisi or Tokyo?

Tbilisi has cheaper rent.Tbilisi charges $400/month for a city-center 1BR, while Tokyo is $1200/month.

Which city is safer — Tbilisi or Tokyo?

Tokyo is safer, with a safety index of 91/100 vs 78/100.