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Cost of Living in Georgia

34 cities covered · Currency: GEL (₾) · Capital: Tbilisi

Single person, monthly₾1,277 ($473)
Couple, monthly₾2,290 ($848)
Family of four, monthly₾2,984 ($1,105)
Average net salary₾1,288 ($477)

Average Prices in Georgia

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
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

Major Cities in Georgia

Tbilisi

Tbilisi · pop. 1,118,035

Batumi

Ajaria · pop. 169,095

Kutaisi

Imereti · pop. 147,900

Rustavi

Kvemo Kartli · pop. 132,333

Sokhumi

Abkhazia · pop. 64,441

Gori

Shida Kartli · pop. 44,524

Poti

Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti · pop. 41,500

Zugdidi

Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti · pop. 41,494

Gagra

Abkhazia · pop. 26,636

Khashuri

Shida Kartli · pop. 25,200

Marneuli

Kvemo Kartli · pop. 24,928

Akhaltsikhe

Samtskhe-Javakheti · pop. 24,570

Zest’aponi

Imereti · pop. 24,158

Ozurgeti

Guria · pop. 23,399

T’q’ibuli

Imereti · pop. 23,153

Samtredia

Imereti · pop. 22,201

Senaki

Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti · pop. 21,596

Tsqaltubo

Imereti · pop. 21,280

Telavi

K’akheti · pop. 19,509

Gardabani

Kvemo Kartli · pop. 17,176

Kobuleti

Ajaria · pop. 16,546

Khoni

Imereti · pop. 14,549

Chiatura

Imereti · pop. 12,803

Kaspi

Shida Kartli · pop. 12,708

Cheapest Cities in Georgia

GoriPotiZugdidiGagraKhashuriMarneuliAkhaltsikheZest’aponiOzurgetiT’q’ibuliFull ranking →

City Comparisons in Georgia

Tbilisi vs Batumi

Side-by-side cost of living comparison in Georgia

Tbilisi vs Kutaisi

Side-by-side cost of living comparison in Georgia

Batumi vs Rustavi

Side-by-side cost of living comparison in Georgia

Kutaisi vs Rustavi

Side-by-side cost of living comparison in Georgia

Cost of Living by City Size 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average cost of living in Georgia?
The estimated average monthly cost for a single person in Georgia is ₾1,277 ($473), including rent outside the city centre. A family of four needs roughly ₾2,984 ($1,105) per month.
Which city has the lowest cost of living in Georgia?
Gori ranks among the most affordable cities in Georgia with a low cost-of-living multiplier.
What is the average salary in Georgia?
The estimated average net salary in Georgia is ₾1,288 ($477) per month. Actual salaries vary significantly by profession, experience and city.
All figures are planning estimates for Georgia derived from national baselines. Individual city pages adjust these figures for city size. Methodology.