Cost of Living: Rome vs Tbilisi (2026)
Italy vs Georgia — relocation comparison
For the Kids
Schools, pediatric care, and whether your children can actually enroll
Sources: OECD PISA 2022 · Wikipedia · Numbeo · official health systems
Settler Essentials
Sources: EIU · Freedom House · Startup Genome · IEA · official immigration portals
The Short Version
- •Rent is 50% cheaper in Tbilisi ($681/mo vs $1355/mo for a 1BR city centre).
- •Summers are slightly warmer in Rome (30°C vs 29°C).
- •Rome is safer by homicide rate (0.5 vs 2.3 per 100k).
- •Rome scores higher on democracy (7.7 vs 5.2 / 10 EIU).
- •English is easier to get by in Tbilisi (64/100 vs 62/100 English proficiency).
Rome vs Tbilisi — Common Questions
Is Rome cheaper than Tbilisi?▾
Tbilisi is cheaper. A 1-bedroom apartment in city centre costs around $681/month in Tbilisi vs $1355/month in the other city (Numbeo data).
Which is safer, Rome or Tbilisi?▾
Rome is statistically safer based on UNODC homicide data. Rome has a rate of 0.55 per 100,000 and Tbilisi has 2.33 per 100,000.
Should I move to Rome or Tbilisi?▾
Rome and Tbilisi are almost suspiciously well-matched. Flip a coin. See the full comparison above for rent, safety, internet speed, climate, and democracy scores to decide which city fits your priorities.
Is it easier to get residency in Rome or Tbilisi?▾
Rome: Italy Digital Nomad Visa (moderate requirements, 1 year (renewable)). Tbilisi: Remotely from Georgia (easy to get, Up to 1 year). See each city's profile page for full requirements.
Can I live in Rome or Tbilisi without speaking the local language?▾
English is easier to get by in Tbilisi (EF EPI score: 64/100) than in Rome (62/100). In Tbilisi, daily life and professional settings often work in English. In Rome, learning some of the local language will make long-term settlement significantly smoother.
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