Batumi vs Sousse: cost of living for digital nomads
Batumi, Georgia and Sousse, Tunisia, line by line from the catalogue: what a month costs, rent, food, coworking, safety and internet. Every figure links back to its source on the city page.
The short version
- Sousse is about 11% cheaper than Batumi for a month of nomad living ($930 vs $1,050).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $350 in Sousse against $450 in Batumi.
- Batumi scores higher on safety (7/10 vs 6/10).
- Internet is faster in Sousse: 80 Mbps typical against 50 Mbps.
- Batumi is temperate; Sousse is mediterranean.
Batumi wins 2 of the measured lines; Sousse wins 6.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Batumi or Sousse?
Sousse is cheaper: about $930/month against $1,050/month in Batumi, roughly 11% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Batumi or Sousse?
Batumi scores higher on safety: 7/10 against 6/10 for Sousse.
Which has faster internet, Batumi or Sousse?
Sousse has faster typical internet: 80 Mbps against 50 Mbps in Batumi.
| Line | Batumi | Sousse |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,050 | $930 |
| Rent | $450 | $350 |
| Food | $300 | $270 |
| Transport | $35 | $25 |
| Coworking | $90 | $70 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 50 | 80 |
| Climate | temperate | mediterranean |
| City size | mid | mid |
| Setting | coast | coast |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 7/10 | 6/10 |
Batumi
Georgia's Black Sea resort city — cheap, 1-year visa-free entry, favourable taxes.
Costs are typical monthly figures for one person in USD, from the sources named on each city page; safety and internet are the catalogue's own ratings. Cost figures verified (Eastern Time): Batumi November 5, 2026, Sousse September 11, 2026.