Tbilisi

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Tbilisi

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Costs last verified

Part of the Cost of Living Abroad guide

Monthly cost

$1,150
Rent
$50043%
Food
$32028%
Transport
$403%
Coworking
$1009%
Other
$19017%
Cheaper than 74% of our costed cities
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Estimate for a solo remote worker — verify current local prices.

Studying here? About $780/mo

Studying here? Reckon on roughly 35% less. Shared halls instead of a private flat is most of it, with a meal plan, a student travel pass and a campus you do not have to rent a desk in doing the rest. Phone, insurance and a social life cost the same either way.

At a glance

Safety8/10
Internet55 Mbps
Nomad score9/10

Healthcare, taxes & language

The decisive three for a longer stay in Georgia.

Healthcare

Public coverage is provided via the state Universal Health Care programme, while higher-quality care is generally found in private hospitals and clinics in Tbilisi and Batumi.

Taxes

Residents are taxed only on Georgian-source income, so foreign-source income (including foreign pensions) is generally exempt from Georgian personal income tax.

English

Moderate — English is most common among younger people and in tourism/hospitality in Tbilisi and Batumi, while Russian remains widespread among older generations.

Getting in — Georgia

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94SCORE

Up to 365 days per entry

Student

Immigration Visa (D3) for Study

80SCORE

Up to 1 year, renewable

76SCORE

6 months+ (linked to visa-free/residence)

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Tbilisi at a glance

Tbilisi, Georgia costs about $1,150 USD a month for a solo remote worker, with rent at 43% of that budget. The biggest budget line is rent at $500 and the smallest is transport at $40. In our data internet averages 55 Mbps and safety scores 8/10.

Costs verified on November 4, 2026 (Eastern Time).

Questions about Tbilisi

How much does it cost to live in Tbilisi?

A solo remote worker in Tbilisi, Georgia spends an estimated $1,150 USD/month on rent, food, transport and coworking, based on our cost-of-living breakdown.

How much is rent in Tbilisi?

Rent in Tbilisi is an estimated $500 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.

How fast is the internet in Tbilisi?

Internet in Tbilisi averages 55 Mbps in our cost-of-living breakdown.

How much does coworking cost in Tbilisi?

A coworking space in Tbilisi costs an estimated $100 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.

Is Tbilisi safe?

Tbilisi has a safety score of 8/10 in our cost-of-living breakdown.

What is Tbilisi's nomad score?

Tbilisi scores 9/10 on our nomad score, which weighs cost, safety and internet quality for remote workers.

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