Which place is cheaper, Tbilisi or Antalya?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Antalya or Tbilisi?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Antalya or Tbilisi? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Antalya or Tbilisi?
Antalya
Antalya is the largest city along Turkey's Mediterranean coast and the eighth largest city in the country with over one million people in the metropolitan area. The city dates back to about 200 BC when it was settled by the Attalid Dynasty of Pergamon and soon conquered by the Romans. The city was ruled by several different groups and most recently was transferred to Italian suzerainty following World War I. It became part of Turkey following the War of Independence. The city has seen an influx of development in recent years and it has grown into a tourism mecca with more than 12 million visitors in 2014.
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 10-Day Tours in Turkey, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Turkey.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAntalya $147Tbilisi $29
The average daily cost (per person) in Antalya is $147, while the average daily cost in Tbilisi is $29. 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 Antalya and Tbilisi in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAntalya $55Tbilisi $13
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAntalya $110Tbilisi $26
Compare Hotels in Antalya and Tbilisi
Looking for a hotel in Antalya 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: Antalya Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Antalya $110Tbilisi $6.20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antalya
Also for Antalya, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- olympos cable car with transfer from antalya: $87
- Two Days Tour to Cappadocia with HB Hotel & Transfer from Antalya: $249
- Turkey Antalya Airport Transfer Service VIP Transfer AYT: $46
- Transfer from Antalya Airport to city of Side: $74
- Transfer from Antalya Airport to Tekirova: $84
- Transfer from Antalya Airport to Kiris/Camyuva: $80
- Transfer from Antalya Airport to Kemer: $74
- The Land of Legends at Night w/Boat Parade Inl. Transfer f/Side: $35
- The Land of Legends Theme Park with Transfer from Side: $140
- Tazi Canyon & Rafting tour with BBQ Lunch & Transfer from Antalya: $57
- Suluada Boat Trip With Lunch & Transfer (Belek,Antalya,Kemer): $10
- Side Land of Legend Night Show Transfer (Turkish Disneyland): $24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tbilisi
Also for Tbilisi, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer: Tbilisi - Kazbegi: $60
- Transfer from the airport, railway and bus station in Tbilisi : $200
- Transfer from airport to any place in Tbilisi: $33
- Transfer from Tbilisi to skiing resort Gudauri: $61
- Transfer from Tbilisi to Yerevan whith tour.: $175
- Transfer from Tbilisi City to Tbilisi Airport: $10
- Transfer from Tbilisi Airport to the city: $35
- Transfer from Tbilisi Airport to Tbilisi: $10
- Transfer from Tbilisi Airport to Borjomi and Bakuriani.: $67
- Transfer airport Tbilisi - Gudauri: $80
- Transfer Tbilisi to Gudauri ski resort: $53
- Transfer Georgia To Armenia With Tour: $170
Is it cheaper to fly into Antalya or Tbilisi?
Prices for flights to both Tbilisi and Antalya 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 dayAntalya $25Tbilisi $8.03
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antalya
For Antalya, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Traditional Turkish Tastes at Antalya Food Tour: $47
- Giza Pyramids Sound and Light Show with Dinner: $72
- Full day trip to Pamukkale from Side with dinner: $103
- Pamukkale tour w. Entrance, Lunch, Dinner & Transfer from Antalya: $118
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tbilisi
For Tbilisi, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Natural Wine Degustation and Tasting with Georgian Dinner Option: $20
- Georgian Cooking Class with Khinkali and Khachapuri: $25
- Middle East Evening with Live Singers and Dinner in Tbilisi: $40
- Adjarian Khachapuri Making Private Virtual Cooking Class: $40
- Traveling Spoon Georgian Dumplings Private Online Cooking Class: $40
- Cooking Class with a Local Family: $49
- Tbilisi Street Food Tour: $70
- Tbilisi Street Food Tour: $72
- Taste of Georgia. Cooking-Class Khinkali, Khachapuri and more: $75
- Vegetarian Georgian Cooking Class: $78
- Food Tour with 9 Tastings and Wine: $88
- Full Day Tbilisi Tour with Cooking Class & Wine Tasting Activity: $95
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Antalya $46Tbilisi $15
Tours and Activities in Antalya
For Antalya, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Full Day Green Canyon Boat Tour with Lunch Included: $60
- Full-Day Adventure 3 in 1 activity from Antalya to Köprülü Canyon National Park: $52
- Tour of waterfall (unıque): $71
- 2 Days Cappadocia Tour From Antalya With Cave Hotel Overnight: $60
- 2 in 1 Tour in Antalya Rafting and Buggy Safari Tour with Lunch : $40
- 3 in 1 Rafting Buggy Safari and Zipline Adventure in Antalya: $38
- 4-Hour Antalya Short Shopping Tour: $15
- 4-Hour Guided Antalya Aquarium Tour : $68
- 6-Hour Kemer Pirate Boat Tour with Open-Buffet Lunch from Antalya: $25
- 7 Hour Adventure on The Land of Legends Theme Park (Antalya): $120
- 9 hours Antalya Canyoning and Rafting Tours: $43
- A Walking Adventure in Antalya: $174
Tours and Activities in Tbilisi
For Tbilisi, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Borjomi city tour,Тур по Городу Боржоми: $70
- Full Day Private Tour in Vardzia, Rabati and Borjomi with Guide: $90
- Kakheti One Day Tour: $17
- Mtskheta One Day Tour: $58
- Vardzia - Rabati - Borjomi · Full Day Private Tour · Trending Georgia: $83
- 'Uplistsikhe'-Borjomi 1 Day Tour: $50
- "Tbilisi to Borjomi Rabati Vardzia:Full-Day GuidedGroupTour: $38
- "Tbilisi to Kazbegi, Gudauri, Ananuri Group Guided Tour": $16
- "Bodbe,Signaghi,Telavi:GuidedTour FreeWineTasting: $15
- 002 | Kakheti Wine Region Full Day Tour -Group: $25
- 1 Day Guided Express Shared Tour in Tbilisi in Georgia: $217
- 1 Day Kakheti Private Tour: $36
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAntalya $20Tbilisi $18
Sample the Local Flavors in Tbilisi
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Tbilisi:
- 3 Hours Walk Around Wine Tasting of 12 Different Wines in Tbilisi: $10
- Tbilisi.First impression of Tbilisi-evening walking,wine tasting: $11
- One-day tour of Kakheti from Tbilisi, free wine tasting: $14
- Wine Tasting Feel the Difference of Qvevri or Classical Wine: $16
- Full Day Wine Tour Bodbe , Sighnaghi , Telavi: $16
- Kakheti Day Group Tour: Free Wine Tasting: $17
- Kakheti Wine Tour, Кахетия -Винный Тур: $19
- From Tbilisi:Kakheti-Sighnaghi&Chateau 7Wine Tasting Tour: $21
- Kakheti, Signaghi, & Chateau Tour with Wine Tasting: $21
- From Kakheti Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting: $24
- City Pub Crawl with welcome shots in game format: $24
- Tbilisi City Pub Crawl: $26
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Antalya and Tbilisi, we can see that Antalya is more expensive. And not only is Tbilisi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Antalya would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Antalya 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 Antalya Expensive? and Is Tbilisi Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Antalya or Tbilisi?
Tbilisi has a larger population, and is about 38% larger than the population of Antalya. When comparing the sizes of Antalya 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.