Which is cheaper, Lisbon or Tbilisi?

Tbilisi is cheaper, with a NoodlePants Cost of Living index of 33.6 vs 56.4 for Lisbon. A 1-bedroom in the city centre averages $540 vs $1,450.

Which is safer, Lisbon or Tbilisi?

Tbilisi scores 78/100 on safety vs 75/100 for Lisbon.

Which is better for digital nomads, Lisbon or Tbilisi?

Lisbon edges ahead with a NoodlePants Nomad Score of 82 vs 73, factoring in internet (230 Mbps), affordability and community.

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Lisbon vs Tbilisi — Cost of Living Comparison 2026

Which city is cheaper, safer, and better for remote workers? Here's the data.

Lisbon

Portugal

COL Index

mid-priced

Tbilisi

Georgia

COL Index

very affordable

NoodlePants Verdict — generated from live data

Tbilisi edges out Lisbon on affordability with a NoodlePants COL Index of 33.6 vs 56.4 (very affordable vs mid-priced). Tbilisi scores higher on safety (78/100), and Lisbon wins on internet at ~230 Mbps. Overall, Lisbon takes the Nomad Score crown with 82/100 — best for remote worker and eu base.

Metric

Lisbon

Tbilisi

Avg Rent 1BR (city centre)

$1,450

$540

Avg Rent 1BR (outside centre)

$1,050

$360

NoodlePants COL Index

Safety Score

75/100

78/100

Internet Speed

230 Mbps

60 Mbps

Nomad Score

82/100

73/100

Healthcare Score

79/100

65/100

Digital Nomad Visa

✓ Available

Who is each city for?

Lisbon is better for…

Remote workerEU baseFoodiesMild climate

See the Portugal country profile

Tbilisi is better for…

Budget nomadVisa-free long stayWine loversSolo nomad

See the Georgia country profile

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