A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Tbilisi vs. Paris for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Tbilisi or Paris?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Should I visit Tbilisi or Paris? 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 Paris?

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.

Paris

Paris is a dream destination for many people. It's location on the river Seine contributes to its stunning beauty and you can spend many days wandering through its wonderfully diverse neighborhoods. It's known as a city of culture, fashion, food and fun. There is never a shortage of entertainment and activities around town and a highlight of many people's trips to Paris is to explore the city at night, when it truly comes to life. It is not hard to see why this city has received the nickname as the "City of Lights."

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Historical Tours in France, and The Best 10-Day Tours in France.


Which place is cheaper, Paris or Tbilisi?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Tbilisi is $29, while the average daily cost in Paris is $249. 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 Paris in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Tbilisi $13
    Paris $162
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Tbilisi $26
    Paris $324
Compare Hotels in Tbilisi and Paris

Looking for a hotel in Tbilisi or Paris? 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.

Hotels in Tbilisi


Hotels in Paris


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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: Paris Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Tbilisi $6.20
    Paris $23

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tbilisi

Also for Tbilisi, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Private transfer: Yerevan-Tbilisi: $248
  • From Tbilisi:Private Transfer service To Batumi: $242
  • 4 Days Private Tour in Georgia With Free Airport Transfers: $237
  • Tbilisi-Batumi Private Transfer: $220
  • Transfer to Ski resort Bakuriani: $181
  • Transfer Georgia To Armenia With Tour: $175
  • Transfer from Tbilisi to Yerevan whith tour.: $175
  • Private Effortless transfer from Tbilisi to Gudauri ski resort: $169
  • 3-Day Tbilisi & Mtskheta Discovery + Airport Transfers: $159
  • Tbilisi to Batumi Private Transfer : $155
  • Private Transfer: From Tbilisi to Gudauri Ski Resort: $150
  • Private Transfer from Tbilisi to Bakuriani: $150

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Paris

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Paris are as follows:


  • Metro
    $6.86
  • Train from Airport
    $9.64
  • Metro tickets
    $7.29
  • Train
    $21

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Paris

Also for Paris, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • transfer from CDG/ORLY airport to Paris ,multilingual driver: $44
  • Versailles: Skip-the-Line Day Tour & Transfer from Paris: $2,583
  • Versailles Round-Trip Transfers: Multiple Departures: $53
  • Versailles Palace Guided Tour with Coach Transfer from Paris: $99
  • VERSAILLES CASTLE Round-Trip Transfer from Paris by Luxury Van: $191
  • VERSAILLES CASTLE Private Round-Trip Transfer from Paris in Van: $191
  • VERSAILLES CASTLE Private Round-Trip Transfer from Paris by Sedan: $187
  • Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Paris HTL-APT (CDG): $121
  • Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Paris APT-HTL (CDG): $104
  • Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Orly HTL-APT (ORY): $104
  • Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Orly APT-HTL (ORY): $104
  • Transfert Privé Aéroport Charles de Gaulle vers Paris: $95

Is it cheaper to fly into Tbilisi or Paris?

Prices for flights to both Paris 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Tbilisi $8.03
    Paris $44

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
  • Small-Group Khinkali and Khachapuri Cooking Class in Tbilisi: $24
  • Georgian Cooking Class with Khinkali and Khachapuri: $25
  • 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
  • Food Tour with 9 Tastings and Wine: $70
  • Full Day Tbilisi Tour with Cooking Class & Wine Tasting Activity: $95
  • In Georgian Cooking Masterclass by Local: $102
  • Half-Day Food Tour of Tbilisi Dezerter's Bazaar: $125
  • Private Cooking Class with a Georgian Grandmother in Tbilisi: $130

Typical Food Prices in Paris

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Paris:


  • Ice Cream
    $8.57
  • Breakfast
    $7.50
  • Breakfast for 2
    $32
  • Dinner on River Cruise
    $92
  • Dinner
    $61
  • Cheese
    $14

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Paris

For Paris, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • 1h30 Cooking Activity in English: $22
  • Hard Rock Cafe Paris with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner : $33
  • Authentic Indian Dinner in Paris : $49
  • Paris Capitaine Fracasse 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise: $52
  • Paris : Seine River Bistronomic Dinner Cruise: $53
  • Seine Cruise Departure from Pont Alexandre III with Dinner Included: $64
  • Seine River Panoramic Views Dinner Cruise: $67
  • Eat, play, love Montmartre: 3H Walking Food Tour -Kids friendly-: $68
  • No Diet Club - Paris : Night food tour - Montmartre: $68
  • Paris en Scene 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise: $68
  • 1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise with Bistro Dinner: $68
  • Le Marais Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $69

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Tbilisi $15
    Paris $83

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
  • Private Adorable City Tour of Tbilisi: $34
  • "Tbilisi to Borjomi Rabati Vardzia:Full-Day GuidedGroupTour: $38
  • "Tbilisi to Kazbegi, Gudauri, Ananuri Group Guided Tour": $16
  • "Bodbe,Signaghi,Telavi:GuidedTour FreeWineTasting: $17
  • 002 | Kakheti Wine Region Full Day Tour -Group: $25
  • 1 Day Guided Express Shared Tour in Tbilisi in Georgia: $219
  • 1 Day Tour in Dashbashi Canyon: $50
  • 1 Full Day Kakheti Private tour: $67
  • 1-Day Kazbegi Private tour : $36

Typical Entertainment Prices in Paris

For Paris, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Louvre Entry for Two
    $19
  • Admission to Pantheon
    $5.36
  • Catacombs (2)
    $25

Tours and Activities in Paris

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Paris.

  • Île de la Cité: Guided Tour + Sainte-Chapelle Fast Track Entry: $55
  • A Day at Parc Saint-Paul Ticket and Transport Included: $208
  • Day Tour- Normandy Omaha Beach - Cemetery - Cider Tasting: $260
  • Guided Tour to Montmartre & Sacré-Cœur Chronicles: $54
  • Notre-Dame Walking Tour with Skip The Line Sainte-Chapelle Entry: $61
  • Paris Boat River Seine Cruise Sightseeing TICKETS: $22
  • Paris Christmas Market Tour: $297
  • Paris City Center Self-Guided Walking Tour : $11
  • Paris Entrance Ticket to the Aura Invalides Immersive Show: $24
  • Paris Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide: $267
  • Paris Sightseeing Tour with Seine River Cruise from Disneyland®: $94
  • Private Tour in Medieval Paris with Latin Quarter and Panthéon: $251

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Tbilisi $18
    Paris $26

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
  • Tbilisi Walking Tour Including Wine Tasting Cable Car and Bakery: $14
  • Tbilisi Walking Tour with Cable Cars, Wine Tasting and Traditional Bakery: $15
  • Kakheti Day Group Tour: Free Wine Tasting: $15
  • Full Day Wine Tour Bodbe , Sighnaghi , Telavi: $16
  • Wine Tasting Feel the Difference of Qvevri or Classical Wine: $16
  • Kakheti Wine Tour, Кахетия -Винный Тур: $19
  • Kakheti: Sighnaghi city of love, Bodbe, Telavi, Free wine tasting: $19
  • Full Day Bodbe Sighnaghi and Telavi Wine Tasting Tour: $20
  • Whole day Wine Tour to Kakheti from Tbilisi: $20

Typical Alcohol Prices in Paris

Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Paris are as follows:


  • Wine
    $15

Sample the Local Flavors in Paris

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Paris:

  • Daily Paris Pub Crawl : Meet, Drink & Party: $11
  • Original Pub Crawl: $16
  • Daily Paris Pub Crawl : Meet, Drink & Party: $20
  • Latin Quarter Guided Pub Crawl to Bars and Clubs: $22
  • Paris Bar Crawl: $24
  • Paris Pub Crawl: $25
  • Audio guided tour and wine tasting at Caves du Louvre: $32
  • Paris Craft gin distillery guided Tour & Tasting in French: $32
  • Wine Museum Guided Tour with Wine Tasting: $39
  • Guided Visit and Wine Tasting in a Royal Wine Cellar in Paris: $39
  • Vineyard tour and wine tasting in Davron: $43
  • Paris St Germain Wine Tasting: $43


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tbilisi and Paris, we can see that Paris 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 Paris would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Paris 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 Paris Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Tbilisi or Paris?

Paris has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Tbilisi. When comparing the sizes of Tbilisi and Paris, 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.