Rustavi vs Sokhumi
How to read the comparison chart
The grouped bars score each city 0–100 on cost, climate and safety — taller is better. Rustavi leads on any axis where its bar is higher, Sokhumi where its is. The cost bar uses a higher-is-cheaper scale, so Sokhumi's taller cost bar reflects its lower cost of living, not a higher price.
| Axis | Rustavi | Sokhumi |
|---|---|---|
| Livability | 64 | 70 |
| Cost (higher=cheaper) | 49 | 51 |
| Climate | 83 | 97 |
| Safety | 62 | 67 |
| Summer °C | 25.3 | 22.3 |
| Winter °C | 1.4 | 4.7 |
| Top disaster risk | earthquake | earthquake |
Rustavi vs Sokhumi: the short answer
Sokhumi comes out ahead on overall livability (70/100), modestly above Rustavi (64/100). The two cities diverge most on climate. On affordability Sokhumi is the cheaper base — nearly identical prices on our cost index (Rustavi 49 vs Sokhumi 51, 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 22.3°C in Sokhumi), while winter lows sit near 1.4°C in Rustavi and 4.7°C in Sokhumi. On natural-disaster exposure Sokhumi is the safer choice (safety 67/100); the dominant modelled hazard is earthquake for Rustavi and earthquake for Sokhumi.
Which city should you choose?
- On a tight budget → Sokhumi — lower everyday costs..
- You want warmth → Rustavi — hotter summers.
- Safety is the priority → Sokhumi — lower disaster risk.
- Best all-rounder → Sokhumi — 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 Rustavi or Sokhumi better to live in?
Sokhumi scores higher overall — 70 vs 64 on our 0–100 livability index, which weights cost, climate and safety.
Which is cheaper, Rustavi or Sokhumi?
Sokhumi has the lower cost of living (cost index 51 vs 49; higher = cheaper, from World Bank price levels).
Which is warmer, Rustavi or Sokhumi?
Rustavi — summer highs reach about 25.3°C versus 22.3°C in Sokhumi.
Which is safer from natural disasters, Rustavi or Sokhumi?
Sokhumi (disaster-safety 67/100). Main hazard: earthquake in Rustavi, earthquake in Sokhumi.
What is the main natural-disaster risk in Rustavi?
earthquake is the dominant modelled hazard for Rustavi on our risk index.
How is the Rustavi vs Sokhumi 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.