Chiang Mai vs Tbilisi — Cost of Living Comparison 2026
Which city is cheaper, safer, and better for remote workers? Here's the data.
Chiang Mai
Thailand
COL Index
30
very affordable
Tbilisi
Georgia
COL Index
34
very affordable
NoodlePants Verdict — generated from live data
Chiang Mai edges out Tbilisi on affordability with a NoodlePants COL Index of 30.4 vs 33.6 (very affordable vs very affordable). Tbilisi scores higher on safety (78/100), and Chiang Mai wins on internet at ~180 Mbps. Overall, Chiang Mai takes the Nomad Score crown with 86/100 — best for budget nomad and long-stay nomad.
Metric
Chiang Mai
Tbilisi
Avg Rent 1BR (city centre)
$380
$540
Avg Rent 1BR (outside centre)
$250
$360
NoodlePants COL Index
30
34
Safety Score
78/100
78/100
Internet Speed
180 Mbps
60 Mbps
Nomad Score
86/100
73/100
Healthcare Score
74/100
65/100
Digital Nomad Visa
✓ Available
✓ Available
Who is each city for?
Chiang Mai is better for…
Budget nomadLong-stay nomadCoworkingSlow living
See the Thailand country profileTbilisi is better for…
Budget nomadVisa-free long stayWine loversSolo nomad
See the Georgia country profileAlso compare
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