Cost of Living: Phuket vs Tbilisi (2026)

Tbilisi is cheaper. A 1-bedroom apartment in city centre costs around $681/month there vs $708/month in the other city (Numbeo data).

Tbilisi is statistically safer based on UNODC homicide data. Phuket has a rate of 4.79 per 100,000 and Tbilisi has 2.33 per 100,000.

Tbilisi edges ahead 66 to 59. Phuket isn't far behind — it depends what matters to you. See the full comparison above for rent, safety, internet speed, climate, and democracy scores to decide which city fits your priorities.

Phuket: no specific remote work visa. Tbilisi: Remotely from Georgia (easy to get, Up to 1 year). See each city's profile page for full requirements.

Phuket is warmer in summer (88°F vs 84°F). Tbilisi has milder summers, which suits those who prefer cooler weather. Climate preference is personal — use the weather section above to compare seasons.

Tbilisi is easier for street-level English (39/100) than Phuket (7/100). That's the score that matters for doctors, landlords, and bureaucracy. Office English can still run higher than street English in both cities.

A 1-bedroom in the centre: $681/month in Tbilisi, $708/month in Phuket (Numbeo). That's 4% cheaper rent in Tbilisi.

Phuket scores 6.3/10 on the EIU Democracy Index vs 4.7/10 for Tbilisi. Both are functional democracies, though the gap matters if you're planning to stay long enough to care about local politics.

Phuket scores higher on our composite healthcare index (71/100 vs 63/100 for Tbilisi). That score combines clinical outcomes (IHME), universal coverage (WHO), and resident perception (Numbeo) — not just whether hospitals exist but whether the system actually works for settlers.