Cost of Living Comparison Between Zurich and Tbilisi Cost of Living Comparison Between Zurich and Tbilisi

😐 Solo nomad: Zurich is 173.3% more expensive than Tbilisi without rent, and 251.9% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Zurich is 181.1% more expensive than Tbilisi without rent, and 239.4% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Zurich
Tbilisi
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$31.12 CHF 25.3
$10.75 ₾29.26
189.49%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$148 CHF 120
$43.26 ₾118
242.02%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$20.93 CHF 17.02
$8.45 ₾22.99
147.69%
Cappuccino
$6.67 CHF 5.43
$3.13 ₾8.5
113.10%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$6.1 CHF 4.96
$0.76 ₾2.07
702.63%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$5.18 CHF 4.21
$0.45 ₾1.23
1051.11%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$9.93 CHF 8.08
$2.14 ₾5.83
364.02%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$8.68 CHF 7.05
$2.95 ₾8.02
194.24%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Zurich
Tbilisi
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.17 CHF 1.77
$1.89 ₾5.15
14.81%
White Bread (500g)
$3.4 CHF 2.77
$0.68 ₾1.86
400.00%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$3.94 CHF 3.2
$1.85 ₾5.03
112.97%
Eggs
$7.42 CHF 6.03
$2.55 ₾6.95
190.98%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$29.63 CHF 24.09
$7.79 ₾21.19
280.36%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$33.86 CHF 27.53
$6.5 ₾17.69
420.92%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$49.36 CHF 40.13
$9.64 ₾26.22
412.03%
Apples (1kg)
$4.12 CHF 3.35
$1.21 ₾3.28
240.50%
Banana (1kg)
$2.83 CHF 2.3
$1.59 ₾4.33
77.99%
Oranges (1kg)
$3.01 CHF 2.45
$1.78 ₾4.85
69.10%
Tomato (1kg)
$5 CHF 4.06
$2.32 ₾6.3
115.52%
Potato (1kg)
$2.78 CHF 2.26
$0.71 ₾1.94
291.55%
Onion (1kg)
$2.38 CHF 1.94
$0.68 ₾1.85
250.00%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.58 CHF 2.1
$1.24 ₾3.37
108.06%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.66 CHF 1.35
$0.71 ₾1.92
133.80%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$10.87 CHF 8.84
$2.93 ₾7.97
270.99%
Wine (Bottle)
$15.34 CHF 12.48
$7.34 ₾19.96
108.99%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.64 CHF 2.15
$1.55 ₾4.21
70.32%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.23 CHF 2.62
$2.23 ₾6.08
44.84%
🚌 Getting Around
Zurich
Tbilisi
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$4.89 CHF 3.98
$0.36 ₾0.98
1258.33%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$107 CHF 87.3
$14.67 ₾39.91
631.70%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$7.55 CHF 6.14
$1.5 ₾4.07
403.33%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$4.32 CHF 3.52
$0.72 ₾1.97
500.00%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$86.9 CHF 70.7
$7.09 ₾19.3
1125.81%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$2.32 CHF 1.88
$1.14 ₾3.09
103.51%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$39.6K CHF 32.2K
$18.4K ₾50.1K
115.37%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$40.2K CHF 32.7K
$20.4K ₾55.6K
96.56%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Zurich
Tbilisi
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$253 CHF 206
$74 ₾201
242.36%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$36.2 CHF 29.43
$11.72 ₾31.89
208.87%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$57.7 CHF 46.92
$17.76 ₾48.31
224.94%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Zurich
Tbilisi
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$89.6 CHF 72.9
$61.7 ₾168
45.28%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$49.81 CHF 40.5
$16.27 ₾44.26
206.15%
Cinema Ticket
$25.08 CHF 20.39
$6.48 ₾17.62
287.04%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Zurich
Tbilisi
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$3,449 CHF 2,805
$267 ₾727
1191.27%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$39.4K CHF 32.1K
$5,107 ₾13.9K
672.41%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Zurich
Tbilisi
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$140 CHF 114
$77.4 ₾211
80.50%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$62.2 CHF 50.5
$43.57 ₾119
42.64%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$145 CHF 118
$119 ₾325
21.78%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$198 CHF 161
$112 ₾305
76.77%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Zurich
Tbilisi
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,766 CHF 2,249
$696 ₾1,895
297.23%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,234 CHF 1,816
$468 ₾1,273
377.28%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$4,875 CHF 3,964
$1,351 ₾3,675
260.88%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$3,725 CHF 3,029
$779 ₾2,119
378.27%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$24.6K CHF 20K
$2,244 ₾6,104
995.37%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$18K CHF 14.7K
$1,354 ₾3,683
1233.42%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Zurich
Tbilisi
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$8,196 CHF 6,664
$606 ₾1,650
1251.53%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
2.09
11.89
-82.42%

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

Last update for Zurich: October 27, 2025

Last update for Tbilisi: October 27, 2025

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