Cost of Living in Tbilisi, Georgia

Tbilisi has a cost of living index of 33/100 (New York = 100). It is 67% cheaper than New York. Data sourced live via AI — updated regularly.

33/100
Cost Index
$930/mo
Median Income
78/100
Safety Index
temperate continental
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

HousingScore: 35/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$700/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$500/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,200/month
Food & GroceriesScore: 25/100
Milk (1 liter)$0.73/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$0.26/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$0.68/kg
Dining OutScore: 25/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$6/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$23/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$4.5/meal
TransportationScore: 15/100
Monthly Transit Pass$5.7/month
One-Way Ticket$0.15/trip
Taxi (1 km)$0.38/km
UtilitiesScore: 10/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$28/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$12/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$8/month
HealthcareScore: 30/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$32/visit
Dentist Visit$38/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$6/course
EntertainmentScore: 30/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$5/ticket
Theater Ticket$12/ticket
Museum Entry$4/ticket
FitnessScore: 20/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$18/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$8/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$2.5/entry
Personal CareScore: 20/100
Haircut (Men)$6/cut
Haircut (Women)$15/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$2/bottle
ClothingScore: 25/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$30/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$18/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$45/pair

Digital Nomad Profile

95 Mbps
Internet Speed
$150
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
large
Nomad Community
72/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Vake, Saburtalo, Old Town

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tbilisi cheap to live in?

Tbilisi has a cost of living index of 33/100, where New York = 100. It is 67% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $660–$924 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 $500/month.

Is Tbilisi good for digital nomads?

Tbilisi has a large digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 95 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $150/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in Tbilisi?

The median net monthly salary in Tbilisi is approximately $930 USD. The income tax rate is around 20%.

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

Tbilisi (cost index 33) is 67% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,675/month by moving from New York to Tbilisi.

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