Moving from Boise to Tbilisi (2026)

Tbilisi has a COL index of 41 vs 105 for Boise (100 = US average). You'd pay about 61% less for the same lifestyle.

Save ~$263/mo
on rent + taxes ยท $75K salary baseline

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Key differences

COL index
105 โ†’ 41
100 = US avg
1BR rent
$1,600 โ†’ $450
per month
State tax
5.8% โ†’ 20%
income tax
COL difference
105 โ†’ 41
61% cheaper

Salary needed in Tbilisi to match your Boise lifestyle

Based on the 61% cost of living decrease between the two cities.

Your salary in BoiseEquivalent in Tbilisi
$40K$15,429
$50K$19,286
$60K$23,143
$75K$28,929
$80K$30,857
$100K$38,571
$120K$46,286
$150K$57,857

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Save ~$1,162/moon core expenses at $75K

Monthly budget at $75K โ€” Boise vs Tbilisi

ExpenseBoiseTbilisi
Monthly take-home$4,378$3,491
1BR rent$1,600$450
Groceries$372$380
Transport$45$150
Utilities$145$60
Internet$60$20
Left after essentials$2,156$2,431

30-Year Wealth Builder

If you invest your monthly savings of $1,162 in a low-cost index fund (7% avg return), you'd accumulate an extra:

$1,417,606

over 30 years compared to staying in Boise โ€” that's the real price of a city.

$1,162/mo invested

Frequently asked questions

Is Tbilisi cheaper than Boise?

Yes. Tbilisi has a cost of living index of 41 vs 105 for Boise (100 = US average). That's about 61% cheaper.

How much will I save moving from Boise to Tbilisi?

On a $75K salary, moving from Boise to Tbilisi saves roughly $263/month on core expenses. That's ~$3,156/year.

What salary do I need in Tbilisi to match my Boise lifestyle?

To maintain the same purchasing power as $75,000 in Boise, you'd need roughly $28,929/year in Tbilisi. This is based on the overall COL index difference.

Estimates based on Q1 2026 COL index and market data. Budget uses simplified federal/state tax rates. Zillow ยท BLS ยท Numbeo ยท For general guidance only