Should you visit Doha or Tbilisi?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Doha and Tbilisi can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Doha or Tbilisi?
Doha
Doha is the capital city of Qatar, modern and rapidly developing with much construction underway. It is home to Doha International Airport, the main point of entry for Qatar, as well as many of the country's best museums and examples of cultural heritage.
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.
Which place is cheaper, Tbilisi or Doha?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Doha is $200, 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 Doha and Tbilisi in more detail.
Accommodation
Looking for a hotel in Doha 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:
Doha Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Doha
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Doha:
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Transfer Doha:
$40
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Sharing Arrival Transfer - West Bay:
$20
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Shared Transfer from Doha Port and Hamad Airport to Doha City:
$14
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Shared Departure Transfer in West Bay :
$20
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Shared Departure Transfer from Doha:
$14
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Round trip private transfer: Doha Airport DOH - Doha City by business Car:
$1,000
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Round Trip Private Transfer from Doha Airport DOH to Doha City by minibus:
$2,500
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Round Trip Private Transfer Doha Airport DOH to Doha City by Luxury Van or Car:
$1,333
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Qatar Doha Hamad Airport (DOH): Transfer to Doha city:
$179
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Qatar Doha Hamad Airport (DOH) to Doha - Arrival Private Transfer:
$66
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Qatar Doha Airport (DOH) to Doha - Round-Trip Private Transfer:
$146
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Private transfer: Doha to Doha Airport (DOH):
$70
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tbilisi
Also for Tbilisi, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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3 Days trip Kazbegi, Kakheti, Mtskheta-Tbilisi with roundtrip airport transfer:
$965
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Tbilisi Airport to Tbilisi city : Private Transfer:
$9.81
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2 Private Transfers and 4 Group Tours:
$165
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24/7 Private Transfer from/to Tbilisi Airport :
$43
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24/7 Taxi Airport Shuttle and Transfer Private Service:
$14
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3 DAYS CULTURAL TOURS-Tbilisi-Kakheti-Kazbegi with airport transfer:
$980
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3-Day Tbilisi & Mtskheta Discovery + Airport Transfers:
$159
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3-Day Tbilisi & Mtskheta Discovery + Airport Transfers:
$159
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4 Best Tours in Georgia Including Airport Transfers :
$165
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4 Days Private Tour in Georgia With Free Airport Transfers:
$237
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Airport transfer by Visit-geo:
$16
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Arrival Private Transfer from Tbilisi Airport to Tbilisi Hotel :
$41
Is it cheaper to fly into Doha or Tbilisi?
Prices for flights to both Tbilisi and Doha 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 day
Doha $61
Tbilisi $7.96
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Doha
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Doha.
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Private Dinner on Safliya Island:
$72
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Private Dinner on Al Safliya Island:
$76
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Private Souk Waqif with Lunch or Dinner Tour:
$96
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Half Day Doha City Tour with Lunch or Dinner:
$143
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Embrace Doha's Local Food Tour | Sample Delicious Qatari Dishes:
$145
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Full-Day Desert Safari with Buffet Dinner || Inland Sea Visit:
$194
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Doha : Full Day Desert Safari | BBQ Dinner | Inland sea:
$197
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Full Day Desert Safari with Camp Access, Buffet Dinner,Camel Ride:
$198
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Private Desert Safari with BBQ Lunch/Dinner at Souk Al Wakra Tour:
$202
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Private Desert Safari with BBQ Lunch/Dinner at Souk Al Wakra:
$202
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Private Overnight Desert Safari, Dune bashing, dinner & Breakfast:
$220
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Desert Safari 7 Hours Tour with Dinner and Camp:
$270
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tbilisi
For Tbilisi, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Natural Wine Degustation and Tasting with Georgian Dinner Option:
$20
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Small-Group Khinkali and Khachapuri Cooking Class in Tbilisi:
$24
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Georgian traditional dumplings "Khinkali" cooking master class!!:
$34
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Georgian traditional bread "Khachapuri" master cooking class!! :
$34
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Traveling Spoon Georgian Dumplings Private Online Cooking Class:
$40
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Adjarian Khachapuri Making Private Virtual Cooking Class:
$40
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Middle East Evening with Live Singers and Dinner in Tbilisi:
$40
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Tbilisi Food Tour in a Local Family:
$49
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Tbilisi Food Tour in a Local Family:
$49
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Authentic Georgian Cooking Lesson and Meal with a Mother-Daughter Duo in Tbilisi:
$71
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Tbilisi Street Food Tour:
$72
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Tbilisi Street Food Tour:
$72
Entertainment
Tours and Activities in Doha
Here are a few actual costs in Doha for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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Doha City Tour And Dhow Boat Ride (Private Tour):
$105
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Doha:Night City Tour|Souq waqif| Katara| Pearl Qatar|Lusail City:
$91
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Premium Sunset Safari Tour from Sealine, Sand Dunes, and Beach:
$280
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Private Express Doha City Tour:
$165
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Private North of Qatar Tour:
$84
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Private Tour Doha City and Safari Combo:
$150
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Romantic Tour In Al Wakrah :
$459
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Romantic Tour In Ar-rayyan:
$442
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Romantic Tour In Doha:
$453
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Romantic Tour In Mesaieed:
$459
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The Best Of Al Wakrah Walking Tour:
$459
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The Best Of Doha Walking Tour:
$464
Tours and Activities in Tbilisi
For Tbilisi, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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An audio tour of New Tiflis: From flea markets to grand theatres:
$5.20
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Rustaveli Avenue: Roam down Tbilisi's historic main street on an audio tour:
$5.20
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Skip the Line: Experimentorium Ticket:
$5.45
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Tbilisi City Private Walking Tour, Ride by Cable Car to Narikala Fortress :
$9.24
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Virtual tour to Georgia:
$10
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Walking City Tour in Tbilisi:
$11
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Old Town Walking Tour:
$12
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3 Hour Walking Tour in Tbilisi:
$13
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Guided Half Day Walking Tour of Old Tbilisi:
$13
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Tbilisi Guided Walking Tour:
$13
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Full Day Tbilisi City Tour :
$14
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City Highlights Guided Walking Tour:
$14
Alcohol
Sample the Local Flavors in Tbilisi
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Tbilisi:
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Tbilisi Walking Tour Including Wine Tasting Cable Car and Bakery:
$14
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Tbilisi Walking Tour with Cable Cars, Wine Tasting and Traditional Bakery:
$15
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Wine Tasting Feel the Difference of Qvevri or Classical Wine:
$16
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Tbilisi Wine Tasting Experience with Snacks:
$18
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Kakheti Wine Tour · Full Day Group Tour · Trending Georgia:
$19
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Tbilisi.First impression of Tbilisi-evening walking,wine tasting:
$19
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Kakheti Wine Tour, Кахетия -Винный Тур:
$19
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Kakheti, Guided GroupTour+7 Wine Tastings*FREE*:
$20
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Party Animal Tour - Tbilisi Pub Crawls:
$22
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From Kakheti Vineyard Tour with Wine Tasting:
$23
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Kakheti: Sighnaghi city of love, Bodbe, Telavi, Free wine tasting:
$24
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Tbilisi City Pub Crawl:
$25
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Doha and Tbilisi, we can see that Doha is more expensive. And not only is Tbilisi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Doha 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 Doha would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Doha than you might in Tbilisi.
Which is Bigger, Doha or Tbilisi?
Tbilisi is bigger, and its population is about 3 times larger than the population of Doha. When comparing the population of Doha vs. 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 and the activities that interest you.