Cost of Living: Tbilisi vs Toronto (2026)

Tbilisi is cheaper. A 1-bedroom apartment in city centre costs around $681/month there vs $1659/month in the other city (Numbeo data).

Toronto is statistically safer based on UNODC homicide data. Tbilisi has a rate of 2.33 per 100,000 and Toronto has 2.27 per 100,000.

Toronto edges ahead 75 to 66. Tbilisi 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.

Tbilisi: Remotely from Georgia (easy to get, Up to 1 year). Toronto: Canada Express Entry (complex process, Permanent residence). See each city's profile page for full requirements.

Tbilisi is warmer in summer (84°F vs 75°F). Toronto has milder summers, which suits those who prefer cooler weather. Climate preference is personal — use the weather section above to compare seasons.

Toronto is easier for street-level English (100/100) than Tbilisi (39/100). 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, $1659/month in Toronto (Numbeo). That's 59% cheaper rent in Tbilisi.

Toronto scores 8.7/10 on the EIU Democracy Index vs 4.7/10 for Tbilisi. That puts it in 'full democracy' territory — free press, independent courts, the works.

Toronto scores higher on our composite healthcare index (88/100 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.