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Cost of Living Comparison (2026)
Buenos Aires is 36% cheaper than Tbilisi
| Lifestyle | 🇬🇪 Tbilisi | 🇦🇷 Buenos Aires | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $400/mo | $550/mo | +38% |
| Moderate | $550/mo | $750/mo | +36% |
| Comfortable | $850/mo | $1,150/mo | +35% |
Estimates for a single person. Based on World Bank PPP data and national statistics.
| Category | 🇬🇪 Tbilisi | 🇦🇷 Buenos Aires | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing (1-bed, center) | $700/mo | $500/mo | -29% |
| Groceries & Food | $110/mo | $150/mo | +36% |
| Dining Out | $100/mo | $100/mo | 0% |
| Transport | $15/mo | $12/mo | -20% |
| Utilities & Internet | $55/mo | $75/mo | +36% |
| Healthcare | $44/mo | $60/mo | +36% |
| Leisure & Personal | $39/mo | $53/mo | +36% |
Sources: GeoStat, World Bank / INDEC (Argentina), World Bank. Updated Jan 2026.
| Item | 🇬🇪 Tbilisi | 🇦🇷 Buenos Aires | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loaf of bread (500g) | $1 | $1 | +64% |
| Milk (1 liter) | $1 | $1 | -18% |
| Eggs (12) | $2 | $2 | +20% |
| Chicken breast (1 kg) | $4 | $3 | -11% |
| Rice (1 kg) | $1 | $1 | -18% |
| Apples (1 kg) | $1 | $2 | +31% |
| Tomatoes (1 kg) | $1 | $1 | +18% |
| Item | 🇬🇪 Tbilisi | 🇦🇷 Buenos Aires | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khachapuri + salad (local restaurant) | $4 | $1 | -82% |
| Fast food combo meal | $6 | $1 | -80% |
| Cappuccino | $2 | $6 | +155% |
| Beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $2 | $2 | +16% |
| Beer (0.5L, store) | $1 | $3 | +155% |
| Wine (bottle, local) | $4 | $1 | -70% |
| Item | 🇬🇪 Tbilisi | 🇦🇷 Buenos Aires | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartment, center | $450 | $500 | +11% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside | $280 | $320 | +14% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, center | $800 | $950 | +19% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside | $500 | $550 | +10% |
| Item | 🇬🇪 Tbilisi | 🇦🇷 Buenos Aires | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly transit pass (Metro + bus) | $15 | $8 | -47% |
| Taxi start | $1 | $1 | -45% |
| Taxi per km | $0 | $0 | -25% |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | $1 | $1 | -9% |
| Item | 🇬🇪 Tbilisi | 🇦🇷 Buenos Aires | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity, water, garbage (85m²) | $50 | $35 | -30% |
| Internet (60+ Mbps) | $12 | $18 | +50% |
| Mobile plan (10GB+) | $5 | $6 | +20% |
| Item | 🇬🇪 Tbilisi | 🇦🇷 Buenos Aires | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pair of jeans (Levi's) | $55 | $50 | -9% |
| Running shoes (Nike/Adidas) | $70 | $75 | +7% |
| Item | 🇬🇪 Tbilisi | 🇦🇷 Buenos Aires | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gym membership (monthly) | $25 | $22 | -12% |
| Cinema ticket | $6 | $4 | -20% |
| Item | 🇬🇪 Tbilisi | 🇦🇷 Buenos Aires | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haircut (men) | $6 | $6 | 0% |
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