Which place is cheaper, Berlin or Tbilisi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Tbilisi or Berlin?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Tbilisi or Berlin? 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: Tbilisi or Berlin?
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.
Berlin
Berlin is the capital and largest city in Germany. As such, travelers can expect typical European prices for everything from hotels to food to sights and attractions. While it's possible to experience this city on a cheaper budget, don't expect to get much without paying a decent amount.
With a population of about 4.5 million, Berlin is a very international city that is well known for its high level of tolerance, an eclectic nightlife, an artistic vibe and many historical sights. There are museums, palaces and landmarks spread throughout the city. Despite having a significant amount of damage during the last few years of World War II, Berlin has been rebuilt with an interesting diversity of architecture styles. This is particularly true after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. Architecture in the city represents many different historical periods ranging from medieval buildings through modern, glass structures.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Germany, and The Best Cultural Tours in Germany.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTbilisi $35Berlin $205
The average daily cost (per person) in Tbilisi is $35, while the average daily cost in Berlin is $205. 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 Tbilisi and Berlin in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTbilisi $12Berlin $75
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTbilisi $24Berlin $150
Compare Hotels in Tbilisi and Berlin
Looking for a hotel in Tbilisi or Berlin? 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: Berlin Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tbilisi $6.12Berlin $21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tbilisi
Also for Tbilisi, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From 4-Day Wine Tour with Airport Transfers: $462
- From Tbilisi:Private Transfer service To Batumi: $352
- Transfer Tbilisi Batumi: $350
- Tbilisi Yerevan Transfer: $350
- Private transfer: Yerevan-Tbilisi: $317
- Private 3-Day Tours & Transfers from Tbilisi to Top Georgia Spots: $290
- Private Transfer from Tbilisi to Batumi: $250
- 4 Days Private Tour in Georgia With Free Airport Transfers: $237
- From Tbilisi:Private Transfer service To Gudauri Or Kazbegi: $235
- Transfer from Tbilisi airport to hotel and from hotel to airport : $203
- Private Transfer from Tbilisi to Gudauri : $194
- Transfer from Tbilisi to Yerevan whith tour.: $190
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Berlin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Berlin:
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Short Trip Metro Ticket$1.64
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Bahn Ticket$3.52
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Short Taxi Ride$23
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Berlin
Also for Berlin, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Berlin HTL-APT (SXF): $300
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Berlin APT-HTL (SXF): $300
- Transfer from Brandenburg Airport to Berlin City Center: $77
- Transfer from Berlin Schönefeld Airport (SXF) to Berlin city Hotels - ROUND TRIP: $239
- Transfer from Berlin City Center to Berlin Brandenburg Airport: $76
- Round Trip Private Transfer Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Berlin by Business Car: $299
- Private transfer from Berlin to Prague with Terezin Concentration Camp stop: $293
- Private transfer from Berlin to Prague with Meissen Porcelain Manufactory stop: $286
- Private arrival OR departure transfer from/to airport of Berlin: $155
- Private Transfers from to Berlin Airport BER: $108
- Private Transfer: Brandenburg Airport BER to Berlin in Luxury Car: $130
- Private Transfer: Brandenburg Airport BER to Berlin by Luxury Van: $130
Is it cheaper to fly into Tbilisi or Berlin?
Prices for flights to both Berlin and Tbilisi 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 dayTbilisi $14Berlin $105
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: $28
- Georgian Cooking Class with Khinkali and Khachapuri: $29
- Left Bank Alternative Street Food Tour with Drinks: $37
- Georgian Wine and Kachapuri & Pizza, with Tbilisi Tour bonus: $46
- Tbilisi Private Dinner: Georgian BBQ & Fireplace: $49
- Tbilisi Food Tour in a Local Family: $49
- Cooking Class with a Local Family: $49
- Tbilisi Street Food Tour (All-inclusive): $54
- Georgian Feast with Wine and Cooking Class: $70
- Georgian Dinner with Wine and Tamada (Toastmaster): $71
- Guided tour Discover Armenia Hagpati Sanahin,Akhtala,Local dinner: $77
- Eat Like a Local – Street Food Tour w/ 10 Tastings: $81
Typical Food Prices in Berlin
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Berlin:
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Sandwich and Coffee To Go$5.87
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Turkish Sandwich$2.35
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Currywurst$2.35
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2 Pho Noodles$11
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Restaurant Dinner and Beers (for 2)$70
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Mauer Park (2)$13
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Coffees at Impala$9.15
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Berlin
For Berlin, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe Berlin with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $32
- Hard Rock Cafe Berlin With Set Lunch or Dinner : $39
- Kreuzberg kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $53
- Sharing plate food tour in Berlin: $84
- Berlin Food Tour with Full Meal & Drinks by Do Eat Better : $85
- Vegan and Gluten-Free Dinner Experience: $88
- Dinner Cruise on the Spree with Prosecco: $92
- Street Food Tour with 10 Tastings: $93
- Berlin 3-Course Dinner Cruise: $93
- Vegetarian Berlin Food Tour Global Flavors in Alexanderplatz: $93
- True Berlin Street Food Tour – Global Flavors in Alexanderplatz: $98
- Berlin Street Food Tour by Bike: $102
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tbilisi $14Berlin $26
Tours and Activities in Tbilisi
For Tbilisi, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Borjomi Bus Tour from Tbilisi: $45
- Full Day Private Tour in Vardzia, Rabati and Borjomi with Guide: $110
- Tbilisi Chronicles Shared Group Tour: $23
- 1 Day Horse Riding Adventure in Borjomi Mountains: $155
- 1 Day Mtskheta-Uplistsikhe private Tour: $36
- 1 Day Tour In Shiny Mountains of Kazbegi: $161
- 1 Day Tour in Dashbashi Canyon: $50
- 1 Day detour to Armenia from Tbilisi & Local family lunch : $75
- 1 day Gudauri and Kazbegi private tour-By Travel master (Georgia): $169
- 1 day Mtskheta Tour: $26
- 1-Hour Horse Riding Tour at Palomino Ranch Near Tbilisi: $80
- 13 km hike in Borjomi - Group tour from Tbilisi: $51
Typical Entertainment Prices in Berlin
For Berlin, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Berlin Zoo (2)$23
Tours and Activities in Berlin
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Berlin.
- Berlin German Spy Museum Ticket & Digital City Tour: $55
- Private Berlin Rickshaw and guide most essensial (Guests Cruise): $179
- Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Bus Tour in English from Berlin: $72
- "Inside Berlin" East meets West - Food & Culture Tour: $216
- 1-Hour River Cruise with Tour Guide. Bilingual (Ger/Engl): $23
- 1-Hour Segway Discovery Tour Berlin: $54
- 1-hour Sightseeing Boat Cruise Through Historic City Center: $26
- 2 Hours E-Scooter Tour: $66
- Albert Einstein in Berlin Private Guided Tour: $184
- All-in-One Berlin Highlights on Foot: Private Walking Tour: $210
- Alternative Berlin Bike Tour - Off the Beaten Tracks in Small Groups: $43
- Alternative tour of Berlin in Spanish: $24
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTbilisi $18Berlin $19
Sample the Local Flavors in Tbilisi
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Tbilisi:
- Wine Tasting Experience: $7.20
- 3 Hours GRAND Wine Tasting event of 20 Different Wines in Tbilisi: $10
- From Tbilisi Kakheti Wine Tour to Bodbe Sighnaghi and Telavi: $14
- Kakheti Wine Tasting Tour of Signagi and Bodbe: $14
- Kakheti Wine Tour: Sighnaghi, Bodbe, Kindzmarauli Winery, Telavi: $17
- Kakheti Wine Tour Bodbe Sighnaghi and Telavi Experience: $17
- Afternoon Walking tour & wine tasting in Old Town: $18
- Uforgatable Kakheti Tour with wine tasting - in Georgia: $18
- Old Town Walking Tour & Wine Tasting with a Local Guide: $19
- Tbilisi Walking Tour Including Wine Tasting Cable Car and Bakery: $19
- Kakheti wine tour: $20
- Tbilisi:Mtskheta,Jvari,Bazaar,wine tasting,Chronicles of Georgia: $20
Typical Alcohol Prices in Berlin
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Berlin from other travelers:
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Drinks at a Show$16
Sample the Local Flavors in Berlin
Also in Berlin, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Berlin Pub Crawl: $24
- Original Pub Crawl Berlin: $24
- Night Pub Crawl Tour in Berlin Shots and Party: $30
- Beer hike in Berlin Experience brewery and craft beer: $66
- Showgirls of Burlesque Show: $76
- Culinary Journey and Wine Tasting in Kerstin's Wine Kitchen: $78
- New Year’s Eve Pub Crawl with Open Bar in Berlin: $106
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tbilisi and Berlin, we can see that Berlin 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 Berlin would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Berlin 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 Tbilisi Expensive? and Is Berlin Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Tbilisi or Berlin?
Berlin has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Tbilisi. When comparing the sizes of Tbilisi and Berlin, 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.