Which place is cheaper, Tbilisi or Abu Dhabi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Abu Dhabi or Tbilisi?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Abu Dhabi and Tbilisi can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Abu Dhabi or Tbilisi?
Abu Dhabi
It doesn't get more "lifestyles of the rich and famous" than a vacation to Abu Dhabi. The federal capital and center of government for the United Arab Emirates is arguably the most modern city in the world.
Abu Dhabi has a population of 1.5 million and provides a home to several oil companies and embassies, but this place is definitely a playground for the world's fanciest tourists. This city has several large projects underway including Yas Island's Formula 1 track and Ferrari theme park.
Note: homosexuality is still outlawed in the UAE with harsh punishments including deportation, fines, jail time or even a death sentence.
Tbilisi
Tbilisi is the capital of the country of Georgia. Its cobblestoned old town reflects a long, complicated history, with periods under Persian and Russian rule. Its diverse architecture encompasses Eastern Orthodox churches, ornate art nouveau buildings and Soviet Modernist structures. Looming over it all are Narikala, a reconstructed 4th-century fortress, and Kartlis Deda, an iconic statue of the "Mother of Georgia." Tbilisi’s eternal charms of a dramatic setting in the deep valley of the swift Mtkvari River, picturesque architecture, an ever-lively arts and cultural scene, and the welcoming Georgian lifestyle have been added a whole new 21st-century dimension of inviting cafes and restaurants serving ever better food, up-to-date lodgings from backpacker hostels to international five-stars, interesting bars and clubs, spruced-up museums, galleries, parks, plazas and whole streets, modernized transport and a sprinkling of eye-catching contemporary architecture. The mix of modern and ancient elements makes Tbilisi the beating heart of the South Caucasus and it is well worth a visit.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to United Arab Emirates, and The Best Tours for Seniors to United Arab Emirates.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAbu Dhabi $164Tbilisi $28
The average daily cost (per person) in Abu Dhabi is $164, while the average daily cost in Tbilisi is $28. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Abu Dhabi and Tbilisi in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAbu Dhabi $98Tbilisi $12
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAbu Dhabi $196Tbilisi $24
Compare Hotels in Abu Dhabi and Tbilisi
Looking for a hotel in Abu Dhabi or Tbilisi? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Abu Dhabi Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Abu Dhabi $20Tbilisi $5.99
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Abu Dhabi
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Abu Dhabi are as follows:
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Car Rental$31
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Taxi to Airport$14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Abu Dhabi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Abu Dhabi:
- Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi Tickets With Meal and Transfers : $100
- Warner Bros General Admission with Transfers: $150
- Try find your better than us! Airport transfer service in Abu Dhabi APT-HTL(AUH): $56
- Transfer in private vehicle from Abu Dhabi City - Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH): $42
- Transfer in private minivan from Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH)- Abu Dhabi City: $58
- Tickets to Global Village with Private Transfer: $95
- Snow Abu Dhabi Tour with Optional Private Transfers: $110
- Skip the Line: Ferrari World Ticket With Transfer: $205
- Ski Abu Dhabi with Optional Transfers: $100
- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque-Entry to the Masterpiece with Transfer: $110
- Qasr al Watan Tour with Optional Private Transfers: $50
- Private transfer: Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to Abu Dhabi: $41
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tbilisi
Also for Tbilisi, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Tbilisi Airport to Tbilisi city : Private Transfer: $9.81
- Kutaisi: BUS Transfer to/from Tbilisi: $10
- 24/7 Taxi Airport Shuttle and Transfer Private Service: $14
- Airport Shuttle and Transfer Service: $14
- Batumi airport: Bus Transfer to/from Tbilisi: $16
- Tbilisi Private Arrival Airport Transfer: $19
- Tbilisi International Airport Departure Transfer From Tbilisi: $19
- Private airport - city transfer Tbilisi: $22
- Tbilisi Airport Transfers: Tbilisi City to Tbilisi Airport TBS in Standard Car: $22
- Tbilisi Airport Transfers: Tbilisi Airport TBS to Tbilisi City in Standard Car: $22
- A shared transfer from Tbilisi to Borjomi: $24
- Tbilisi Airport to Hotel Transfer: $24
Is it cheaper to fly into Abu Dhabi or Tbilisi?
Prices for flights to both Tbilisi and Abu Dhabi change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayAbu Dhabi $45Tbilisi $7.76
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Abu Dhabi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Abu Dhabi.
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari BBQ Dinner Live Shows Pick & Drop More: $45
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari With BBQ Dinner & Live Shows: $49
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari With Live Shows And BBQ Buffet Dinner: $60
- Evening Desert Safari Abu Dhabi with Hot BBQ Dinner : $65
- Abu Dhabi Desert Safari 4x4, BBQ Dinner, Camel Ride: $81
- Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari with Camel Ride and Dinner: $84
- Buffet Dinner Cruise including Transfer from Abu Dhabi: $93
- 4x4 Desert Safari Abu Dhabi with BBQ Dinner: $96
- Desert Safari Adventure With Dinner In Dubai: $100
- Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner: $110
- Overnight Safari Abu Dhabi ,Belly Dance ,Camel Ride ,Henna Painting ,BBQ Dinner: $130
- Overnight Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner & Breakfast Abu Dhabi: $140
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tbilisi
For Tbilisi, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Small-Group Khinkali and Khachapuri Cooking Class in Tbilisi: $24
- Georgian Cooking Class with Khinkali and Khachapuri: $25
- Georgian traditional dumplings "Khinkali" cooking master class!!: $34
- Best of Tbilisi wine and food tour with local guide: $35
- Adjarian Khachapuri Making Private Virtual Cooking Class: $40
- Cooking Class with a Local Family: $49
- Tbilisi Food Tour in a Local Family: $49
- Discovery more Tbilisi evening wine tasting food tour: $65
- Food Tour with 9 Tastings and Wine: $70
- Authentic Georgian Cooking Lesson and Meal with a Mother-Daughter Duo in Tbilisi: $71
- Tbilisi Street Food Tour (All-inclusive): $80
- Tbilisi Street Food Tour: $90
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Abu Dhabi $39Tbilisi $14
Tours and Activities in Abu Dhabi
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Abu Dhabi are as follows:
- Abu Dhabi Louvre Museum Entrance Ticket: $41
- Ferrari World Entrance ticket : $95
- Louvre Museum in Abu Dhabi Ticket: $31
- Private Full-Day Tour in Abu Dhabi: $234
- 4 Hour Cultural Tour of Abu Dhabi - Private Tour: $160
- 45 minutes Yas Experience: $42
- Abu Dhabi : Private Walking Tour with A guide (Private Tour): $44
- Abu Dhabi City Sightseeing Tour with Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque : $259
- Abu Dhabi City Tour & Ferrari World Ticket: $129
- Abu Dhabi City Tour Including Ferrari World Tickets from Dubai: $135
- Abu Dhabi City Tour With Louvre Museum Ticket: $160
- Abu Dhabi City Tour and Desert Safari: $125
Tours and Activities in Tbilisi
For Tbilisi, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Rustaveli Avenue: Roam down Tbilisi's historic main street on an audio tour: $5.20
- Old Town Walking Tour - Must-See Attractions: $9.50
- Virtual tour to Georgia: $10
- Private 4 days Food & Wine and Sightseeing tour to Kakheti, Kazbegi, Mtskheta.: $10
- Discover Hidden Gems and Iconic Sights Walking Tour: $10
- Highlands Tour: Kazbegi, Ananuri, Gudauri, and Zhinvali: $11
- Walking Tour in Old Tbilisi - Group Tour: $12
- From Tbilisi to Kazbegi, Gudauri, and Ananuri: Group Tour: $12
- 3 Hour Walking Tour in Tbilisi: $13
- Afternoon Walking tour of Old Town: $13
- Tbilisi Guided Walking Tour: $13
- Underground Printing House Museum Tour in Tbilisi: $14
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAbu Dhabi $13Tbilisi $17
Sample the Local Flavors in Tbilisi
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Tbilisi:
- Full Day Wine Tour Bodbe , Sighnaghi , Telavi: $14
- Guided Walking Tour of Old Tbilisi with Free Wine Tasting: $14
- One-day tour of Kakheti from Tbilisi, free wine tasting: $14
- From Kakheti - Sighnaghi & 7Wine Tasting GuidedTour: $15
- Tbilisi Walking Tour with Cable Cars, Wine Tasting and Traditional Bakery: $15
- From Kakheti Free Wine Tasting and Cultural Tour: $15
- Kakheti Day Group Tour: Free Wine Tasting: $15
- Wine Tasting Feel the Difference of Qvevri or Classical Wine: $16
- From Kakheti Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting: $17
- From Tbilisi to Bodbe Kakheti Signaghi & Wine Tasting Free: $17
- Tbilisi.First impression of Tbilisi-evening walking,wine tasting: $19
- Tbilisi Walking Tour Including Wine Tasting Cable Car and Bakery: $19
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Abu Dhabi and Tbilisi, we can see that Abu Dhabi is more expensive. And not only is Tbilisi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Abu Dhabi is in Middle East and Tbilisi is in Europe, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Tbilisi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Tbilisi and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Abu Dhabi would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Abu Dhabi than you might in Tbilisi.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Abu Dhabi Expensive? and Is Tbilisi Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Abu Dhabi or Tbilisi?
Tbilisi has a larger population, and is about 74% larger than the population of Abu Dhabi. When comparing the sizes of Abu Dhabi and Tbilisi, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
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