Batumi vs Kutaisi
How to read the comparison chart
The grouped bars score each city 0–100 on cost, climate and safety — taller is better. Batumi leads on any axis where its bar is higher, Kutaisi where its is. The cost bar uses a higher-is-cheaper scale, so Kutaisi's taller cost bar reflects its lower cost of living, not a higher price.
| Axis | Batumi | Kutaisi |
|---|---|---|
| Livability | 68 | 68 |
| Cost (higher=cheaper) | 49 | 49 |
| Climate | 95 | 97 |
| Safety | 63 | 62 |
| Summer °C | 20.7 | 23.1 |
| Winter °C | 3.9 | 4.6 |
| Top disaster risk | earthquake | earthquake |
Batumi vs Kutaisi: the short answer
Kutaisi comes out ahead on overall livability (68/100), only marginally above Batumi (68/100). The two cities diverge most on climate. On affordability Kutaisi is the cheaper base — nearly identical prices on our cost index (Batumi 49 vs Kutaisi 49, where a higher score means a lower cost of living, normalised from World Bank price levels). For climate, Kutaisi runs warmer in summer (about 23.1°C peak vs 20.7°C in Batumi), while winter lows sit near 3.9°C in Batumi and 4.6°C in Kutaisi. On natural-disaster exposure Batumi is the safer choice (safety 63/100); the dominant modelled hazard is earthquake for Batumi and earthquake for Kutaisi.
Which city should you choose?
- On a tight budget → Kutaisi — lower everyday costs..
- You want warmth → Kutaisi — hotter summers.
- Safety is the priority → Batumi — lower disaster risk.
- Best all-rounder → Kutaisi — highest overall livability.
Data & methodology
Cost scores are normalised from World Bank price-level data. Climate figures (summer highs, winter lows) are drawn from 1991–2020 climate normals. Disaster-safety blends USGS earthquake history (magnitude 4.5+ within 300 km since 1980), tropical-cyclone basin position, flood/elevation exposure and Köppen climate zone. The livability score is the weighted composite of cost, climate and safety. All figures are planning indicators for 2026, not guarantees — verify specifics before relocating.
FAQ
Is Batumi or Kutaisi better to live in?
Kutaisi scores higher overall — 68 vs 68 on our 0–100 livability index, which weights cost, climate and safety.
Which is cheaper, Batumi or Kutaisi?
Kutaisi has the lower cost of living (cost index 49 vs 49; higher = cheaper, from World Bank price levels).
Which is warmer, Batumi or Kutaisi?
Kutaisi — summer highs reach about 23.1°C versus 20.7°C in Batumi.
Which is safer from natural disasters, Batumi or Kutaisi?
Batumi (disaster-safety 63/100). Main hazard: earthquake in Batumi, earthquake in Kutaisi.
What is the main natural-disaster risk in Batumi?
earthquake is the dominant modelled hazard for Batumi on our risk index.
How is the Batumi vs Kutaisi comparison calculated?
Cost comes from World Bank price levels, climate from 1991–2020 normals, and disaster risk from USGS earthquake data, cyclone-basin position and flood exposure; livability is their weighted composite.