Tbilisi vs Yerevan — Cost of Living Comparison 2026
Which city is cheaper, safer, and better for remote workers? Here's the data.
Tbilisi
Georgia
COL Index
34
very affordable
Yerevan
Armenia
COL Index
35
very affordable
NoodlePants Verdict — generated from live data
Tbilisi edges out Yerevan on affordability with a NoodlePants COL Index of 33.6 vs 34.8 (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)
$540
$480
Avg Rent 1BR (outside centre)
$360
$320
NoodlePants COL Index
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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