Kutaisi vs Rustavi
How to read the comparison chart
The grouped bars score each city 0–100 on cost, climate and safety — taller is better. Kutaisi leads on any axis where its bar is higher, Rustavi where its is. The cost bar uses a higher-is-cheaper scale, so Rustavi's taller cost bar reflects its lower cost of living, not a higher price.
| Axis | Kutaisi | Rustavi |
|---|---|---|
| Livability | 68 | 64 |
| Cost (higher=cheaper) | 49 | 49 |
| Climate | 97 | 83 |
| Safety | 62 | 62 |
| Summer °C | 23.1 | 25.3 |
| Winter °C | 4.6 | 1.4 |
| Top disaster risk | earthquake | earthquake |
Kutaisi vs Rustavi: the short answer
Kutaisi comes out ahead on overall livability (68/100), modestly above Rustavi (64/100). The two cities diverge most on climate. On affordability Rustavi is the cheaper base — nearly identical prices on our cost index (Kutaisi 49 vs Rustavi 49, where a higher score means a lower cost of living, normalised from World Bank price levels). For climate, Rustavi runs warmer in summer (about 25.3°C peak vs 23.1°C in Kutaisi), while winter lows sit near 4.6°C in Kutaisi and 1.4°C in Rustavi. On natural-disaster exposure Rustavi is the safer choice (safety 62/100); the dominant modelled hazard is earthquake for Kutaisi and earthquake for Rustavi.
Which city should you choose?
- On a tight budget → Rustavi — lower everyday costs..
- You want warmth → Rustavi — hotter summers.
- Safety is the priority → Rustavi — 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 Kutaisi or Rustavi better to live in?
Kutaisi scores higher overall — 68 vs 64 on our 0–100 livability index, which weights cost, climate and safety.
Which is cheaper, Kutaisi or Rustavi?
Rustavi has the lower cost of living (cost index 49 vs 49; higher = cheaper, from World Bank price levels).
Which is warmer, Kutaisi or Rustavi?
Rustavi — summer highs reach about 25.3°C versus 23.1°C in Kutaisi.
Which is safer from natural disasters, Kutaisi or Rustavi?
Rustavi (disaster-safety 62/100). Main hazard: earthquake in Kutaisi, earthquake in Rustavi.
What is the main natural-disaster risk in Kutaisi?
earthquake is the dominant modelled hazard for Kutaisi on our risk index.
How is the Kutaisi vs Rustavi 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.