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Cost of Living Comparison (2026)
Tbilisi is 9% cheaper than Tirana
Quick answer
Comparing Tbilisi, Georgia and Tirana, Albania: a moderate single-person monthly budget is approximately $1,050 in Tbilisi versus $1,150 in Tirana. Tbilisi is roughly 9% cheaper overall. Central 1-bed rent: $700/mo (Tbilisi) vs $829/mo (Tirana). Estimates use World Bank PPP data + national statistics + (where available) item-level price snapshots.
Key facts
| Lifestyle | 🇬🇪 Tbilisi | 🇦🇱 Tirana | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $750/mo | $800/mo | +7% |
| Moderate | $1,050/mo | $1,150/mo | +10% |
| Comfortable | $1,600/mo | $1,750/mo | +9% |
Estimates for a single person. Based on World Bank PPP data and national statistics.
| Category | 🇬🇪 Tbilisi | 🇦🇱 Tirana | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing (1-bed, center) | $700/mo | $829/mo | +18% |
| Groceries & Food | $210/mo | $230/mo | +10% |
| Dining Out | $191/mo | $198/mo | +4% |
| Transport | $15/mo | $20/mo | +29% |
| Utilities & Internet | $105/mo | $115/mo | +10% |
| Healthcare | $84/mo | $92/mo | +10% |
| Leisure & Personal | $74/mo | $81/mo | +9% |
Sources: GeoStat, World Bank / INSTAT (Albania), World Bank. Updated Jan 2026.
| Item | 🇬🇪 Tbilisi | 🇦🇱 Tirana | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loaf of bread (500g) | $1 | $1 | +9% |
| Milk (1 liter) | $1 | $1 | 0% |
| Eggs (12) | $2 | $2 | +20% |
| Chicken breast (1 kg) | $4 | $4 | +8% |
| Rice (1 kg) | $1 | $1 | -18% |
| Item | 🇬🇪 Tbilisi | 🇦🇱 Tirana | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khachapuri + salad (local restaurant) | $4 | $5 | +14% |
| Fast food combo meal | $6 | $5 | -11% |
| Cappuccino | $2 | $1 | -45% |
| Beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $2 | $2 | +5% |
| Beer (0.5L, store) | $1 | $1 | -9% |
| Item | 🇬🇪 Tbilisi | 🇦🇱 Tirana | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartment, center | $694 | $450 | -35% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside | $444 | $280 | -37% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, center | $800 | $800 | 0% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside | $500 | $500 | 0% |
| Item | 🇬🇪 Tbilisi | 🇦🇱 Tirana | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly transit pass (Metro + bus) | $15 | $20 | +33% |
| Taxi start | $1 | $2 | +36% |
| Item | 🇬🇪 Tbilisi | 🇦🇱 Tirana | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity, water, garbage (85m²) | $50 | $70 | +40% |
| Internet (60+ Mbps) | $12 | $15 | +25% |
| Item | 🇬🇪 Tbilisi | 🇦🇱 Tirana | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gym membership (monthly) | $25 | $25 | 0% |
| Cinema ticket | $6 | $5 | -9% |
| Item | 🇬🇪 Tbilisi | 🇦🇱 Tirana | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haircut (men) | $6 | $5 | -9% |
Explore more: Tbilisi city guide | Tirana city guide | Georgia | Albania