✦ Cost of living
Tbilisi
Tbilisi, Georgia
US = 100
In plain terms: Tbilisi is about 54% cheaper than a typical US city. A one-bedroom in the centre runs around $500/month.
▤ Category breakdown
Index vs the US average — the line marks 100. Lower is cheaper.
- Housing40−60%
- Food & groceries45−55%
- Transport35−65%
- Utilities55−45%
- Healthcare50−50%
- Goods & services55−45%
About
“The Warm City”
A full year visa-free, a 1% small-business tax and cheap rents have made Georgia's wine-and-sulphur-bath capital a low-tax nomad magnet. Old-town charm and fast growth, weighed against regional geopolitics.
- Currency
- Georgian lari · GEL
- Languages
- Georgian
- Coordinates
- 41.72, 44.79
- Emergency
- 112
What things cost
Housing
Taxes
20%
Income tax
flat
18%
VAT / sales
15%
Corporate
$600
Avg net salary
per month
1% small-business regime on turnover up to ~155k GEL.
Estonian-style corporate tax — levied only on distributed profit.
Visas & residency
A full year of visa-free stay for many nationals, a famous 1% small-business tax, and the Remotely from Georgia program.
✈ Visa-free up to 365 days for citizens of ~95 countries.
~95 nationalities; de-facto nomad base.
Max stay: 12 months
Remote workers, ~$2,000/mo income.
Permanent residence after ~6 yrs. Citizenship after ~10 yrs.
Quality of life
Safety
70/100
Healthcare
55/100
Pollution
60/100
Internet
40 Mbps
Jan avg
+3 °C
Jul avg
+25 °C
Sunny days
210/yr
Walkability
60/100
Public transit
55/100
Family-friendly
58/100
Living there
- English spoken
- Moderate
- Expat community
- Medium
- Coworking spaces
- 25
- Tap water
- Safe to drink
Popular areas
Relocation & documents
Where to look
Updated: 2026-08-14 · Sources: Cost/quality survey (placeholder) · Economy: World Bank Open Data (GDP per capita, life expectancy, inflation) · Taxes: national tax authority / OECD (headline figures)
? Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to live in Tbilisi, GE?
Tbilisi, GE's cost-of-living index is 46 (US average = 100) — about 54% cheaper than a typical US city. A one-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around $500 per month.
What are the average living costs in Tbilisi, GE?
Living costs in Tbilisi, GE are about 54% cheaper than the US average — its cost-of-living index is 46 (US = 100). Monthly living expenses scale with that, and housing is the biggest line: a one-bedroom in the centre runs around $500. See the category breakdown above for where the money goes.
What is the average rent in Tbilisi, GE?
A one-bedroom in the city centre averages about $500 per month, and around $320 outside the centre.
What taxes would I pay in Georgia?
Georgia has a top income-tax rate of 20% and a VAT or sales tax of 18%. See the taxes section above for the full breakdown.
What is the weather like in Tbilisi, GE?
Tbilisi, GE averages around +3 °C in January and +25 °C in July, with roughly 210 sunny days a year.
Is Tbilisi, GE safe?
Tbilisi, GE scores 70 out of 100 on our safety index, where higher means safer.
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Estimates use approximate cost-of-living indices (US average = 100) and are for general guidance only.