Which place is cheaper, Split or Tbilisi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Tbilisi or Split?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Tbilisi or Split? 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 Split?
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.
Split
Spit is a historic city in Central Dalmatia with many opportunities to glimpse its fascinating past in its historic city center. Centuries ago the city grew up around a Diocletian palace that was used as refuge by the locals.
Today, as you wander around the historic center, you can see the remains of the Roman walls, temples, and squares. Despite it's appeal to tourists, Split is much more than just a tourist destination. It is larger than you might initially realize and it spreads well beyond the historic center. There is a population of about 300,000 in the larger area and it is an economic center for the region.
Split has a beautiful climate with mild winters, countless sunny days, and a generally pleasant temperature. As such, there are many opportunities to enjoy yourself outdoors, whether by participating in sports or walking around the city's quaint streets. Winters in Split are also quite mild, but there may be one snowy day, on average, every year. This rare snowfall can cause a significant disruption in the flow of traffic.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Walking Tours in Croatia, and The Best Luxury Tours to Croatia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTbilisi $29Split $116
The average daily cost (per person) in Tbilisi is $29, while the average daily cost in Split is $116. 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 Split in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTbilisi $13Split $78
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTbilisi $26Split $156
Compare Hotels in Tbilisi and Split
Looking for a hotel in Tbilisi or Split? 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: Split Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tbilisi $6.20Split $15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tbilisi
Also for Tbilisi, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer: Tbilisi - Kazbegi: $60
- Transfer to Ski resort Bakuriani: $181
- Transfer to Mestia Svaneti: $136
- Transfer from airport to any place in Tbilisi: $33
- Transfer from Tbilisi to skiing resort Gudauri: $61
- Transfer from Tbilisi to Yerevan whith tour.: $180
- Transfer from Tbilisi to Kazbegi : $65
- Transfer from Tbilisi airport to hotel and from hotel to airport : $203
- Transfer from Tbilisi City to Tbilisi Airport: $10
- Transfer from Tbilisi Airport to the city: $35
- Transfer airport Tbilisi - Gudauri: $80
- Transfer Airport Tbilisi to Tbilisi : $30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Split
Also for Split, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- private transfer from Split airport to Novalja/Zrće: $532
- private transfer from Split airport or Trogir to Šibenik: $181
- Zagreb to Private Transfer with Plitvice Lakes: $1,011
- Transfer from Split to Dubrovnik with 2 hours stop in Ston Town: $94
- Transfer Split airport to Split: $85
- Transfer Split airport to Makarska: $148
- Transfer: $798
- Transfer to Zagreb with Plitvice Lakes Entry Tickets: $180
- Private Transfer to Zagreb with Plitvice Lakes Stop: $731
- Private Transfer to Krka with Driver & Optional Guide: $425
- Premium Transfers with for Up to 3 Passengers: $160
- Diocletian's Palace & Trogir Old Town with Transfer: $15
Is it cheaper to fly into Tbilisi or Split?
Prices for flights to both Split 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 $8.03Split $25
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
- Cooking Class with a Local Family: $49
- Tbilisi Street Food Tour: $70
- Authentic Georgian Cooking Lesson and Meal with a Mother-Daughter Duo in Tbilisi: $71
- Taste of Georgia. Cooking-Class Khinkali, Khachapuri and more: $75
- Vegetarian Georgian Cooking Class: $78
- Food Tour with 9 Tastings and Wine: $88
- In Georgian Cooking Masterclass by Local: $101
- Nana's Kitchen - traditional Georgian cooking class at real Georgian family home: $110
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Split
For Split, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Small Group Food Tour: $37
- Food Tour in Split ( Small Group): $96
- Vegan Food tour of Split with local gastronomy: $101
- Dinner In Dalmatia: A Family Affair Outside Split: $108
- Split Food Tour: Discover Split One Bite At A Time: $131
- Split Cooking Class: $169
- Split Cooking Class - Afternoon Edition Shared Activity: $190
- Private Authentic Wine & Food tour from Split: $239
- Culinary Experience – Cooking Class & Walking Tour Split: $250
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tbilisi $15Split $3.96
Tours and Activities in Tbilisi
For Tbilisi, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Kakheti One Day Tour: $17
- tour in art-studio in suburb of Tbilisi,you can take memories of georgia along: $103
- "Tbilisi to Borjomi Rabati Vardzia:Full-Day GuidedGroupTour: $38
- "Tbilisi to Kazbegi, Gudauri, Ananuri Group Guided Tour": $25
- "Bodbe,Signaghi,Telavi:GuidedTour FreeWineTasting: $15
- 002 | Kakheti Wine Region Full Day Tour -Group: $25
- 1 Day Kazbegi Tour: $26
- 1 Day Tour in Dashbashi Canyon: $50
- 1 day Gudauri and Kazbegi private tour-By Travel master (Georgia): $169
- 1 day Mtskheta Tour: $26
- 13 km hike in Borjomi - Group tour from Tbilisi: $47
- 19th Century Tbilisi In a Nutshell- walking tour: $75
Tours and Activities in Split
For Split, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Blue cave and Hvar - 5 Islands speedboat tour from Split: $169
- History tour: $33
- SPLIT-"Emperor's City for History Lovers"/BOUTIQUE Walking Tour+Cellars Museum: $30
- "Blue Lagoon" Half day Chill out tour from Split: $75
- "Not Today" - Game of Thrones and History of Split Private Guided Walking Tour: $82
- 2 Day Pass with Sightseeing Bus: $33
- 2 Hour Walking Tour of Split with an Art Historian: $24
- 2 Hours Split Walking tour with free food tasting: $33
- 2-Hour Private Guided Tour of Split in a Classic Ford T: $45
- 2-Hour Sunset Cruise Split: $62
- 3-Hour Via-Ferrata Adventure in Fortica Fortress: $33
- 4-Island Split Boat Tour (Brač, Pakleni, Hvar, Šolta): $131
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTbilisi $18Split $8.49
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
- Full Day Wine Tour Bodbe , Sighnaghi , Telavi: $16
- Wine Tasting Feel the Difference of Qvevri or Classical Wine: $16
- Kakheti Day Group Tour: Free Wine Tasting: $17
- Jewish Heritage Walking Tour with Kosher Wine Tasting: $18
- 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
Sample the Local Flavors in Split
Also in Split, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- From Krka Waterfalls, Food & Wine Tasting Tour: $26
- Tower Pub Crawl in Split: $29
- Split/Trogir: Krka National Park Day Trip with Wine Tasting: $38
- Wine Tasting and Sunset Klis Fortress Tour from Split: $38
- Krka National Park Tour with tour Guide & Wine tasting from Split & Trogir: $46
- Krka Waterfalls and wine tasting Tour from Split or Trogir : $46
- Wine Tasting in the Diocletian's Palace: $53
- Wine Tasting in the Diocletian’s Palace: $54
- Diocletian's Palace Walking and Wine Tasting Tour: $71
- "The Eye Of The Earth" with wine tasting: $109
- Split wine tour-indigenous sorts of Kastela region: $120
- Beer Tasting Split - visit to the local brewery: $120
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tbilisi and Split, we can see that Split 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 Split would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Split 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 Split Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Tbilisi or Split?
Tbilisi has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Split. When comparing the sizes of Tbilisi and Split, 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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