Last update: Oct 2026

Cost of Living Comparison Between Tbilisi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo

For one person, living is cheaper in Tbilisi: $1,242 a month against $1,306 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, rent and utilities included – about $770 less a year. The total is higher in the Democratic Republic of the Congo despite lower rent and utilities.

Tbilisi
🇬🇪 Georgia
$1,242
/mo nomad
🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo
$1,306
/mo nomad
🙂 Solo nomad: Tbilisi is 18.2% cheaper than the Democratic Republic of the Congo without rent, and 4.9% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Tbilisi is 20.6% cheaper than the Democratic Republic of the Congo without rent, and 30.3% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Tbilisi
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$10.98 ₾28.46
$15.10 CDF 34.7K
-27.28%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$38.21 ₾99.0
$84.8 CDF 194.9K
-54.91%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.58 ₾24.84
$10.13 CDF 23.3K
-5.43%
Cappuccino
$3.59 ₾9.31
$5.64 CDF 13.0K
-36.35%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.03 ₾2.66
$1.81 CDF 4,170
-43.09%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.63 ₾1.64
$1.53 CDF 3,520
-58.82%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.74 ₾7.10
$2.05 CDF 4,724
33.66%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.17 ₾8.22
$4.58 CDF 10.5K
-30.79%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Tbilisi
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.13 ₾5.53
$2.12 CDF 4,872
0.47%
White Bread (500g)
$0.74 ₾1.91
$1.73 CDF 3,987
-57.23%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.72 ₾4.46
$2.63 CDF 6,043
-34.60%
Eggs
$2.78 ₾7.21
$3.16 CDF 7,272
-12.03%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.48 ₾24.56
$8.32 CDF 19.1K
13.94%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.45 ₾16.71
$8.65 CDF 19.9K
-25.43%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$13.02 ₾33.76
$10.24 CDF 23.6K
27.15%
Apples (1kg)
$1.69 ₾4.37
$3.51 CDF 8,077
-51.85%
Banana (1kg)
$1.84 ₾4.76
$2.45 CDF 5,641
-24.90%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.89 ₾4.90
$3.23 CDF 7,433
-41.49%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.40 ₾6.22
$2.81 CDF 6,472
-14.59%
Potato (1kg)
$0.84 ₾2.17
$2.44 CDF 5,608
-65.57%
Onion (1kg)
$0.68 ₾1.75
$2.77 CDF 6,369
-75.45%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.42 ₾3.68
$2.04 CDF 4,702
-30.39%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.77 ₾2.01
$1.24 CDF 2,844
-37.90%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.56 ₾9.22
$4.39 CDF 10.1K
-18.91%
Wine (Bottle)
$7.48 ₾19.39
$14.72 CDF 33.9K
-49.18%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.71 ₾4.43
$1.84 CDF 4,237
-7.07%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.29 ₾5.94
$3.34 CDF 7,686
-31.44%
🚌 Getting Around
Tbilisi
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.40 ₾1.04
$0.48 CDF 1,114
-16.67%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$15.15 ₾39.27
$18.33 CDF 42.2K
-17.35%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.19 ₾3.08
$5.12 CDF 11.8K
-76.76%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.78 ₾2.03
$1.30 CDF 2,986
-40.00%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$11.77 ₾30.50
$10.18 CDF 23.4K
15.62%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.41 ₾3.65
$1.75 CDF 4,025
-19.43%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$24.3K ₾62.9K
$20.3K CDF 46.7M
19.54%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$21.7K ₾56.3K
$23.2K CDF 53.3M
-6.11%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Tbilisi
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$87.6 ₾227
$91.1 CDF 209.4K
-3.77%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$13.33 ₾34.55
$20.72 CDF 47.7K
-35.67%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$19.51 ₾50.6
$70.5 CDF 162.2K
-72.33%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Tbilisi
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$64.7 ₾168
$57.8 CDF 132.9K
11.94%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$18.85 ₾48.86
$21.24 CDF 48.8K
-11.25%
Cinema Ticket
$6.55 ₾16.97
$14.98 CDF 34.5K
-56.28%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Tbilisi
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$377 ₾978
$251 CDF 577.9K
50.12%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$10.6K ₾27.5K
$5,049 CDF 11.6M
110.50%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Tbilisi
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$102 ₾265
$32.79 CDF 75.4K
211.74%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$40.36 ₾105
$38.75 CDF 89.1K
4.15%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$117 ₾302
$72.0 CDF 165.5K
62.07%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$121 ₾314
$102 CDF 235.2K
18.44%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Tbilisi
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$675 ₾1,749
$1,596 CDF 3.7M
-57.73%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$451 ₾1,170
$347 CDF 799.0K
29.93%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,275 ₾3,305
$3,618 CDF 8.3M
-64.76%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$883 ₾2,288
$1,507 CDF 3.5M
-41.41%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,415 ₾6,259
$3,653 CDF 8.4M
-33.89%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,404 ₾3,640
$1,004 CDF 2.3M
39.80%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Tbilisi
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$706 ₾1,830
$635 CDF 1.5M
11.17%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
12.62
13.33
-5.33%

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

Last update for Tbilisi: October 4, 2026

Last update for the Democratic Republic of the Congo: October 4, 2026

Monthly budget structure
Share of the monthly basket for one person, rent included.
Accommodation & Living
Tbilisi
$451
Democratic Republic of the Congo
$347 23% $104
Groceries & Markets
Tbilisi
$232
Democratic Republic of the Congo
$301 29.5% $69
Eating Out
Tbilisi
$186
Democratic Republic of the Congo
$252 35.1% $65
Clothing & Footwear
Tbilisi
$171
Democratic Republic of the Congo
$111 35.4% $61
Monthly Utilities & Internet
Tbilisi
$120
Democratic Republic of the Congo
$182 51.3% $62
Sport & Entertainment
Tbilisi
$78
Democratic Republic of the Congo
$88 12.8% $10
Getting Around
Tbilisi
$22
Democratic Republic of the Congo
$32 45.8% $10
Good to know
🇬🇪 Tbilisi
🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo
🕒 Local time
12:58 12:58 PM
09:58 9:58 AM
3 h behind Tbilisi
🌤 Weather
👥 Population
1,241,700 Capital
105,789,731
💱 Currency
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CDF, USD, EUR to GEL – Georgian Lari Converter

Georgian Lari exchange rates as of October 10, 2026: 1 USD = 2.59 GEL (1 GEL = 0.386 USD). 1 EUR = 2.91 GEL (1 GEL = 0.344 EUR).

Congolese Franc exchange rates as of October 10, 2026: 1 USD = 2,300 CDF (10,000 CDF = 4.35 USD). 1 EUR = 2,580 CDF (10,000 CDF = 3.88 EUR).

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