Should you visit Tbilisi or Prague?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Tbilisi or Prague? 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 Prague?
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.
Prague
Prague is the capital city of the Czech Republic. It is also the largest city in the country and one of the largest cities in Central Europe. Prague has long enticed travelers for its beautiful architecture, impressive bridges, detailed cathedrals, and fascinating history. Prague is unique in that is remained almost completely undamaged during World War II. The medieval city center still feels like you've stepped back in time. Despite this historic atmosphere, there is still a lot of vibrant energy and you'll find many different live music venues, art galleries, modern restaurants, and unique festivals throughout the year.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Czech Republic, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Czech Republic.
Which place is cheaper, Prague or Tbilisi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
The average daily cost (per person) in Tbilisi is $36, while the average daily cost in Prague is $140. 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 Prague in more detail.
Accommodation
Looking for a hotel in Tbilisi or Prague? 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:
Prague Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tbilisi
Also for Tbilisi, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Tbilisi First Touch (Airport Transfer):
$5.00
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Tbilisi Airport to Tbilisi city : Private Transfer:
$9.81
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24/7 Taxi Airport Shuttle and Transfer Private Service:
$14
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TRANSFER - Tbilisi Airport to Tbilisi Hotels:
$15
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Private airport - city transfer Tbilisi:
$22
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Tbilisi Airport to Hotel Transfer:
$24
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SafeRideAirport transfers Tbilisi:
$25
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Transfer from Tbilisi Airport to Tbilisi:
$25
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Private Transfer to Tbilisi International Airport 24/7:
$27
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TBILISI-KUTAISI Shared Transfer:
$30
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Private Tbilisi Airport Transfer to City Hotels:
$30
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Private Airport Transfer in Tbilisi:
$30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Prague
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Prague:
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VIP Private Transfer from Prague Hotel to Prague Airport:
$63
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VIP Private Transfer from Prague Airport to Hotel in Prague:
$69
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Transfers and driving tours in Prague and Czech Republic:
$57
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Transfer from Prague to Munich with 3h of stop in Karlovy Vary:
$296
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Transfer from Prague to Karlovy Vary: Private daytrip with 2h for sightseeing:
$134
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Transfer from Prague City Center to Vaclav Airport (PRG):
$25
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Private transfer from Prague to Passau:
$190
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Private transfer from Prague to Dresden:
$134
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Private transfer from Prague to Berlin with stops in Potsdam + Sanssouci Palace:
$297
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Private transfer from Prague to Berlin with Terezin Concentration Camp stop:
$297
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Private Transfer-Prague to River Cruise Dock Nuremberg: Port / Harbor transport:
$251
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Private Transfer to Regensburg from Prague:
$190
Is it cheaper to fly into Tbilisi or Prague?
Prices for flights to both Prague 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 day
Tbilisi $14
Prague $49
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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Small-Group Khinkali and Khachapuri Cooking Class in Tbilisi:
$31
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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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Georgian Dinner & Dance Show – Social Night:
$39
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Tbilisi Georgian Cooking Class with Khinkali and Khachapuri:
$40
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Guided tour Discover Armenia Hagpati Sanahin,Akhtala,Local dinner:
$47
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Tbilisi Food Tour in a Local Family:
$55
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Khinkali Kitchens Tbilisi Food Tour with 12+ Tastings:
$59
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Tbilisi Tastes Food Tour with 12+ Tastings:
$59
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Georgian Dinner with Unlimited Wine and Tamada (Toastmaster):
$71
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Georgian Family Dinner in Cooking, Wine & Traditions:
$75
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Private Tbilisi Food Tour: 9 Tastings Walk in Bohemian District:
$79
Typical Food Prices in Prague
Some typical examples of dining costs in Prague are as follows:
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Fruit
$4.60
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Lunch for One
$14
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Bananas
$0.65
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Cookies
$0.36
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Prague
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Prague.
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Anti Tour Prague - Self Guided Beer and Food Tour:
$17
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Prague Comedy Walking Tour with Unlimited Drinks & Dinner:
$56
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Prague Sightseeing Boat Cruise with Buffet Dinner:
$60
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Sinatra Tribute Show and Optional Dinner with Audio Guide:
$65
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Prague 5 Courses Medieval Dinner and Live Performances:
$73
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Prague Old Town And Beer Walking Tour Including Dinner:
$80
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3-Hour Prague by Night Dinner Cruise:
$81
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Prague Food Tour with 10 Tastings of Authentic Czech Classics:
$84
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Folklore Evening with Music and Dinner:
$86
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Prague Crystal Dinner: 3-Hour Panoramic Glass Boat Cruise:
$93
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Savor 10 Course Dinner in Chef’s Kitchen:
$102
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Homemade Czech Dinner in a Cozy Prague Home:
$113
Entertainment
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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Tbilisi City Walking Tour:
$5.00
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Tbilisi Walking Tour with Guide & 8 Wine and Chacha Tasting:
$6.85
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Rustaveli Avenue: Roam down Tbilisi's historic main street on an audio tour:
$6.99
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An audio tour of New Tiflis: From flea markets to grand theatres:
$7.99
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Tbilisi Through the Ages Self Guided Walking Tour:
$7.99
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Virtual tour to Georgia:
$10
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Gori Uplistsikhe Group Tour from Tbilisi:
$10
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Magical Kazbegi Gudauri & Ananuri DayTrip GuidedTour from Tbilisi:
$11
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Kazbegi Gudauri Ananuri: Full Day Group Tour:
$12
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3 Hour Walking Tour in Tbilisi:
$13
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Tbilisi Guided Walking Tour:
$14
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Kazbegi, Gudauri and Ananuri Day Tour from Tbilisi:
$14
Typical Entertainment Prices in Prague
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Prague are as follows:
Tours and Activities in Prague
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Prague are as follows:
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"Best of Prague" Customised Private Full Day Tour:
$250
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1 Day Prague Artists Museum Experience:
$67
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1 hour Prague Sightseeing tour using Vintage Car for 1- 6 persons:
$183
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1,5 hour oldtimer convertible Prague sightseeing tour:
$229
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2 Countries Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland tour from Prague:
$131
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2 Hours Private Guided Prague Walking Tour Highlights Old Town:
$147
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2-Hour Old Town and Jewish Quarter Tour in Prague:
$29
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2hrs Unlimited Beer Pong Experience in Prague Sports Bar:
$27
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3 Hours Magnificent Tour by E-scooter Hugobike:
$151
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3 hours Prague Private Tour:
$211
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3-Hour Private Guided Tour of Prague:
$137
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3-Hour Private Romantic Walking Tour in Prague:
$171
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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Kakheti Group Tour with Wine Tasting and Sighnaghi Visit:
$10
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T'bilisi Wine Tasting Private Activity:
$10
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Vintage Bus City Tour with Wine Tasting:
$12
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Vintage Bus City Tour with Wine Tasting and City Sights:
$13
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From Tbilisi Kakheti Wine Tour to Bodbe Sighnaghi and Telavi:
$15
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Kakheti Wine Tour Bodbe Sighnaghi and Telavi Experience:
$17
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Wine tour to Kakheti from Tbilisi, Кахетия -Винный Тур:
$18
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Kakheti Wine Region Tour Sighnaghi Bodbe Monastery & Wine Tasting:
$19
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Kakheti Wine Tasting Tour from Sighnaghi, Bodbe & Telavi:
$20
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Kakheti: Bodbe, Sighnaghi, Telavi Wine Tour from Tbilisi:
$20
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Tbilisi Day Trip to Sighnaghi, Bodbe Monastery and Wine Tasting:
$23
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From tbilisi; Sighnaghi and Bodbe; 9-wine tasting at the winery.:
$23
Typical Alcohol Prices in Prague
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Prague from other travelers:
Sample the Local Flavors in Prague
Also in Prague, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Prague Pub Crawl with Karlovy Lazne Entry and Shots:
$25
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Prague Blaze Pub Crawl 2hr Unlimited Drinks and Top Club Entry:
$37
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Prague Pub Crawl with Unlimited Drinks & 5 Story Club Entry:
$39
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Pub Crawl: 2Hour Open Bar, Welcome Shots & VIP Club-Limited Spots:
$43
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2.5-Hour Prague Wine Tasting Walking Tour:
$50
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Drunken Monkey Prague Boat Party Pub Crawl: Open Bar & Club Entry:
$54
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Craft Beer Tour: Try 8 Czech Beers, Brewery and Beer Garden:
$59
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Prague Historic Pub Tour with Drinks Included:
$62
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Prague Microbrewery Tour and Beer Tasting:
$72
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COUNTRY BIKE TOUR TO UNETICE BREWERY. Bike / e-Bike tour:
$74
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Czech Local Wine Tasting in Grape & Sour:
$80
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Strahov Monastery and Brewery Experience with Pickup:
$90
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tbilisi and Prague, we can see that Prague 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 Prague would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Prague 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 Prague Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Tbilisi or Prague?
Prague has a larger population, and is about 11% larger than the population of Tbilisi. When comparing the sizes of Tbilisi and Prague, 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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