34 cities covered · Currency: GEL (₾) · Capital: Tbilisi
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | ₾12.88 ($4.77) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | ₾51.52 ($19.08) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | ₾3.86 ($1.43) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | ₾292 ($108) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | ₾47.22 ($17.49) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | ₾124 ($46.11) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | ₾36.06 ($13.36) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | ₾36.06 ($13.36) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | ₾9.44 ($3.50) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | ₾601 ($223) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | ₾418 ($155) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | ₾1,255 ($465) | per month |
Tbilisi · pop. 1,118,035
Ajaria · pop. 169,095
Imereti · pop. 147,900
Kvemo Kartli · pop. 132,333
Abkhazia · pop. 64,441
Shida Kartli · pop. 44,524
Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti · pop. 41,500
Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti · pop. 41,494
Abkhazia · pop. 26,636
Shida Kartli · pop. 25,200
Kvemo Kartli · pop. 24,928
Samtskhe-Javakheti · pop. 24,570
Imereti · pop. 24,158
Guria · pop. 23,399
Imereti · pop. 23,153
Imereti · pop. 22,201
Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti · pop. 21,596
Imereti · pop. 21,280
K’akheti · pop. 19,509
Kvemo Kartli · pop. 17,176
Ajaria · pop. 16,546
Imereti · pop. 14,549
Imereti · pop. 12,803
Shida Kartli · pop. 12,708
Side-by-side cost of living comparison in Georgia
Side-by-side cost of living comparison in Georgia
Side-by-side cost of living comparison in Georgia
Side-by-side cost of living comparison in Georgia
Living costs in Georgia vary significantly depending on city size. Large metropolitan areas with populations over one million typically see housing costs 15–30% above the national average, while smaller towns can be 10–20% below it. The national baseline of ₾1,277 ($473) per month represents a mid-sized city estimate.
Capital cities and major economic hubs command the highest rents and overall expenses. For budget-conscious residents, mid-sized cities offer a balance of amenities and affordability. Rural and small-town living remains the most economical option, though transport and service access may be limited.