Georgia (GE)
Caucasus gateway with long visa-free stays for many nationalities, low business taxes, mountain-and-wine culture, and a fast-changing 2026 work-permit environment.
Capital: Tbilisi
Region: Europe
Language: Georgian
Currency: GEL (₾)
Cost of living: Very affordable (index 34)
Emergency: 112
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Cost of Living
Real prices in Georgia — 2026 data in GEL.
34
Cost of living index
(100 = NYC reference)
Very affordable compared to major global cities. Your money goes a long way here.
Food & Groceries
Tonis puri (Georgian round loaf) GEL 1.50–3.50
Milk (1L) GEL 4–6
Eggs (12) GEL 8–14
Chicken breast (1kg) GEL 15–25
Suluguni cheese (1kg, local) GEL 18–35
Beer (0.5L, Natakhtari / Kazbegi, supermarket) GEL 4–8
Wine (750ml, Georgian domestic) GEL 18–60
Monthly groceries for 1 person GEL 350–700
Dining Out
Café lunch GEL 18–35
Khinkali (iconic Georgian dumplings, portion of 5) GEL 12–25
Restaurant main course GEL 25–80
Coffee (cappuccino) GEL 6–12
Beer in a bar (0.5L) GEL 8–18
Dinner for 2 (mid-range Georgian restaurant) GEL 90–200
Rent
1-bed apartment, Tbilisi central (Vake, Vera, Old Town) GEL 1,000–1,800/month
1-bed apartment, outer Tbilisi (Gldani, Isani) GEL 700–1,300/month
3-bed family apartment, good Tbilisi district GEL 2,500–6,000+/month
Room in shared flat, Tbilisi GEL 400–900/month
Utilities (electricity, heating, water) GEL 150–350/month
Short-stay furnished rental, Tbilisi GEL 2,500–6,000/month
Transport
Tbilisi metro / bus / minibus single fare GEL 1.00
Monthly transport pass (Tbilisi) GEL 40
Short app taxi (Bolt / Yandex, city ride) GEL 6–15
Intercity bus / train (Tbilisi–Batumi) GEL 35–120
Petrol (1L, 95 octane) GEL 3.50–4.00
Monthly parking (Tbilisi) GEL 100–300
Used compact car GEL 25,000–70,000
Health & Insurance
Universal Health Programme (state basic cover) Free at point of care (limited range)
Private GP visit GEL 80–180
Private specialist visit GEL 100–250
Private dental cleaning GEL 80–180
International / expat health insurance (annual) GEL 2,000–14,000
Utilities
Electricity (monthly, 1-bed) GEL 50–200
Gas (monthly, heating season) GEL 80–350
Water (monthly) GEL 20–60
Home fibre internet GEL 35–80/month
Mobile plan (calls + data) GEL 20–60/month
Childcare
State kindergarten (3–6 years) GEL 80–250/month
Private kindergarten GEL 400–1,500/month
International school tuition (annual) GEL 13,500–68,000
Private tutor / kids activity class (monthly) GEL 80–250
Leisure
Cinema ticket GEL 15–35
Gym membership (monthly) GEL 60–180
Museum entrance (National Museum Tbilisi) GEL 10–30
Sulphur bath (Abanotubani, private pool per hour) GEL 20–100
Sports club membership (monthly) GEL 100–350
Mountain day trip (Gudauri / Kazbegi) GEL 50–200
Haircut (men's) GEL 15–50
Haircut (women's) GEL 40–150
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