Cost of Living

Tbilisi, Georgia

Live cost-of-living data for Tbilisi — rent, groceries, transport, healthcare and more, sourced and cross-checked by AI and refreshed regularly.

CheapestNew York = 100
19/ 10081% cheaper than New York
0% rent since Jul 2026
$650/mo
Median Income
74/100
Safety
20%
Income Tax
temperate continental
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

Each score runs 0–100, where higher means pricier. Representative prices shown per category.

Housing
28/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$700/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$450/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,300/month
Food & Groceries
22/100
Milk (1 liter)$0.63/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$0.58/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$0.75/kg
Transportation
20/100
Monthly Transit Pass$15/month
One-Way Ticket$0.37/trip
Taxi (1 km)$0.7/km
Utilities
18/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$65/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$18/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$12/month
Healthcare
35/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$22/visit
Dentist Visit$35/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$8/course
Education
40/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$220/month
International Primary School (yearly)$5,500/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$200/course
Entertainment
35/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$5/ticket
Theater Ticket$15/ticket
Museum Entry$6/ticket
Clothing
32/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$35/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$22/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$50/pair
Personal Care
25/100
Haircut (Men)$8/cut
Haircut (Women)$18/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$2.5/bottle
Dining Out
22/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$5/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$25/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$4/meal
Childcare
32/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$300/month
Babysitter (per hour)$6/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$8/pack
Fitness & Sports
28/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$22/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$8/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$4/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

85 Mbps
Internet Speed
$160
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
68/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Vake, Vera, Saburtalo

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tbilisi cheap to live in?

Tbilisi has a cost of living index of 19/100, where New York = 100. It is 81% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $680–$952 per month.

How much does rent cost in Tbilisi?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Tbilisi costs approximately $700/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $450/month.

Is Tbilisi good for digital nomads?

Tbilisi has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 85 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $160/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in Tbilisi?

The median net monthly salary in Tbilisi is approximately $650 USD. The income tax rate is around 20%.

How does Tbilisi compare to New York for cost of living?

Tbilisi (cost index 19) is 81% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $2,025/month by moving from New York to Tbilisi.

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