Tbilisi vs Seoul Cost of Living
Tbilisi (Georgia) · Overall index 31.2 — Seoul (South Korea) · Overall index 53.3
Summary
- Overall, Seoul is 71% more expensive than Tbilisi.
- Transport in Seoul is 93% more expensive than in Tbilisi.
- Dining out in Seoul is 86% more expensive than in Tbilisi.
| Item | Tbilisi | Seoul | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +82% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $625 | $1,128 | +80% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $489 | $885 | +81% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,487 | $2,631 | +77% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $838 | $1,576 | +88% |
| Groceries | +68% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.5 | $0.97 | +94% |
| White bread (500g) | $1.83 | $3.03 | +66% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.13 | $3.33 | +56% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.19 | $3.32 | +52% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $6.35 | $9.47 | +49% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $5.28 | $8.39 | +59% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $7.32 | $14.8 | +102% |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.46 | $4.15 | +69% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $0.92 | $1.53 | +66% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.08 | $3.36 | +62% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.24 | $3.73 | +67% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.11 | $2.22 | +100% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.1 | $1.86 | +69% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.01 | $1.71 | +69% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.02 | $1.67 | +64% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $7.18 | $11.7 | +63% |
| Transport | +93% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $0.95 | $1.68 | +77% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $37.4 | $68.9 | +84% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.49 | $2.76 | +85% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.57 | $1.34 | +135% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.29 | $0.53 | +83% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $9,295 | $18,844 | +103% |
| Dining out | +86% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $8.98 | $14.8 | +65% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $46.6 | $84.8 | +82% |
| Fast food combo meal | $4.1 | $7.96 | +94% |
| Cappuccino | $1.74 | $3.11 | +79% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.95 | $1.89 | +99% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $2.39 | $4.53 | +90% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.72 | $5.53 | +103% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.82 | $1.43 | +74% |
| Telecom | +38% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $30.1 | $45.1 | +50% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $33.5 | $47.3 | +41% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.18 | $0.22 | +22% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $8.2 | $11.3 | +38% |
| Utilities & household | +69% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $79.9 | $130 | +63% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.09 | $0.16 | +78% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.15 | $3.13 | +46% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.56 | $1.03 | +84% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $10.5 | $15.9 | +51% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $30.9 | $60.9 | +97% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $6.22 | $9.46 | +52% |
| Men's haircut | $13.4 | $22.9 | +71% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $9.8 | $16.6 | +69% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $791 | $1,561 | +97% |
2,991 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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