Cost of Living Comparison Between Samokov and Tbilisi Cost of Living Comparison Between Samokov and Tbilisi

😐 Solo nomad: Samokov is 5.9% more expensive than Tbilisi without rent, and 15.9% cheaper with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Samokov is 4.4% more expensive than Tbilisi without rent, and 12.8% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Samokov
Tbilisi
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$10.21 BGN 17.25
$10.78 ₾29.53
-5.29%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$41.60 BGN 70.3
$44.69 ₾122
-6.91%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.96 BGN 16.83
$8.27 ₾22.67
20.44%
Cappuccino
$1.96 BGN 3.31
$3.09 ₾8.46
-36.57%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.37 BGN 2.31
$0.75 ₾2.06
82.67%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.06 BGN 1.79
$0.45 ₾1.24
135.56%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.87 BGN 3.16
$2.25 ₾6.17
-16.89%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.88 BGN 4.87
$2.99 ₾8.20
-3.68%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Samokov
Tbilisi
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.02 BGN 3.41
$1.90 ₾5.20
6.32%
White Bread (500g)
$1.03 BGN 1.74
$0.67 ₾1.83
53.73%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.82 BGN 4.76
$1.89 ₾5.18
49.21%
Eggs
$3.80 BGN 6.42
$2.57 ₾7.03
47.86%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$13.12 BGN 22.17
$7.59 ₾20.79
72.86%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.37 BGN 14.15
$6.13 ₾16.81
36.54%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$12.78 BGN 21.60
$9.31 ₾25.51
37.27%
Apples (1kg)
$1.64 BGN 2.78
$1.18 ₾3.23
38.98%
Banana (1kg)
$2.24 BGN 3.79
$1.64 ₾4.50
36.59%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.10 BGN 3.55
$1.87 ₾5.11
12.30%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.85 BGN 4.81
$2.23 ₾6.10
27.80%
Potato (1kg)
$1.16 BGN 1.96
$0.65 ₾1.77
78.46%
Onion (1kg)
$1.38 BGN 2.33
$0.63 ₾1.73
119.05%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.22 BGN 2.06
$1.22 ₾3.35
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Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.75 BGN 1.27
$0.70 ₾1.92
7.14%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.79 BGN 6.40
$2.92 ₾7.99
29.79%
Wine (Bottle)
$7.32 BGN 12.37
$7.36 ₾20.17
-0.54%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.25 BGN 2.11
$1.59 ₾4.37
-21.38%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.63 BGN 2.75
$2.28 ₾6.26
-28.51%
🚌 Getting Around
Samokov
Tbilisi
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.85 BGN 1.44
$0.38 ₾1.04
123.68%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$26.85 BGN 45.38
$14.72 ₾40.34
82.40%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.19 BGN 2.01
$1.48 ₾4.06
-19.59%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.61 BGN 1.03
$0.69 ₾1.90
-11.59%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$11.98 BGN 20.25
$7.25 ₾19.88
65.24%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.58 BGN 2.67
$1.15 ₾3.15
37.39%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$37.0K BGN 62.5K
$18.3K ₾50.2K
101.86%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$34.0K BGN 57.4K
$20.0K ₾54.9K
69.47%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Samokov
Tbilisi
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$117 BGN 198
$72.9 ₾200
60.36%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$17.42 BGN 29.44
$11.93 ₾32.69
46.02%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$13.06 BGN 22.07
$17.58 ₾48.16
-25.71%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Samokov
Tbilisi
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$29.21 BGN 49.36
$60.4 ₾166
-51.66%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$14.63 BGN 24.73
$16.40 ₾44.94
-10.79%
Cinema Ticket
$7.29 BGN 12.32
$6.54 ₾17.91
11.47%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Samokov
Tbilisi
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$323 BGN 546
$263 ₾719
23.01%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$5,494 BGN 9,285
$5,200 ₾14.2K
5.66%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Samokov
Tbilisi
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$44.14 BGN 74.6
$76.4 ₾209
-42.25%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$29.35 BGN 49.61
$44.39 ₾122
-33.88%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$127 BGN 214
$119 ₾326
6.33%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$76.2 BGN 129
$114 ₾313
-33.24%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Samokov
Tbilisi
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$291 BGN 492
$707 ₾1,938
-58.84%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$230 BGN 389
$457 ₾1,251
-49.52%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$470 BGN 795
$1,329 ₾3,642
-64.63%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$358 BGN 604
$778 ₾2,132
-54.04%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,572 BGN 2,656
$2,457 ₾6,732
-36.03%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,041 BGN 1,760
$1,432 ₾3,922
-27.25%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Samokov
Tbilisi
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$736 BGN 1,243
$647 ₾1,773
13.68%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
5.1
11.89
-57.11%

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Samokov: March 1, 2026

Last update for Tbilisi: March 3, 2026

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