Medellín vs Tbilisi — Cost of Living Comparison 2026
Which city is cheaper, safer, and better for remote workers? Here's the data.
Medellín
Colombia
COL Index
32
very affordable
Tbilisi
Georgia
COL Index
34
very affordable
NoodlePants Verdict — generated from live data
Medellín edges out Tbilisi on affordability with a NoodlePants COL Index of 32.4 vs 33.6 (very affordable vs very affordable). Tbilisi scores higher on safety (78/100), and Medellín wins on internet at ~130 Mbps. Overall, Medellín takes the Nomad Score crown with 80/100 — best for budget nomad and latam base.
Metric
Medellín
Tbilisi
Avg Rent 1BR (city centre)
$580
$540
Avg Rent 1BR (outside centre)
$360
$360
NoodlePants COL Index
32
34
Safety Score
48/100
78/100
Internet Speed
130 Mbps
60 Mbps
Nomad Score
80/100
73/100
Healthcare Score
70/100
65/100
Digital Nomad Visa
✓ Available
✓ Available
Who is each city for?
Medellín is better for…
Budget nomadLatAm baseSpring climateCommunity
See the Colombia country profileTbilisi is better for…
Budget nomadVisa-free long stayWine loversSolo nomad
See the Georgia country profileAlso compare
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