Tbilisi vs Yerevan — Cost of Living Comparison 2026
Which city is cheaper, safer, and better for remote workers? Here's the data.
NoodlePants Verdict — generated from live data
Tbilisi edges out Yerevan on affordability with a Cost of Living index of 33.6 vs 34.8 (USA=100; very affordable vs very affordable). Tbilisi scores higher on safety (78/100), and Tbilisi wins on internet at ~60 Mbps. Overall, Tbilisi takes the Nomad Score crown with 73/100 — best for budget nomad and visa-free long stay.
Metric
Tbilisi
Yerevan
Avg Rent 1BR (city centre)
US$540
US$480
Avg Rent 1BR (outside centre)
US$360
US$320
Cost of Living (USA=100)
34
35
Safety Score
78/100
76/100
Internet Speed
60 Mbps
50 Mbps
Nomad Score
73/100
68/100
Healthcare Score
65/100
62/100
Digital Nomad Visa
✓ Available
Not available
Who is each city for?
Tbilisi is better for…
Budget nomadVisa-free long stayWine loversSolo nomad
See the Georgia country profileYerevan is better for…
Budget nomadTax-friendly baseCafe cultureSolo nomad
See the Armenia country profileSee full city data — neighbourhood breakdowns, internet speeds & coworking scores
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