Cost of Living in Tbilisi

For me as Russian it is expensive. I used to rent a nice flat for 450$ in St.Petersburg and now, in Tbilisi, I can only find apartment for 700$. Body products and food are twice expensive as well.

Georgia is a sht hole which Russia will own very soon. Afterall,Russia took a big piece of Northern Georgia when 2008 Olympics were going on and soon Russia will take the rest.

I visited Georgia last year, I spent my winter break in the country. Georgia is a welcoming country. I had read some statements saying the people are unfriendly and unkind, but based on my personal experience, people are gratifying! Yes, some of them can't speak English, especially the older ones. I suggest you ask questions or everything you want with the younger locals. They can fluently speak English.
Prices of products are surprisingly affordable, even the best liquor. All things considered best! My travel experience was truly satisfying and memorable.

Georgia is a very safe country cost of living is one of cheapest in world its a beautiful country with amazing food not good as turkish food but close however it a police run state they are everywhere in tbilisi and local people fear them i have been to the country twice for business you will meet the most unfriendly people in the world do not believe all what say about georgians are friendly and the hospitality etc go and see for yourself its not true

Hello, i want to go to Georgia someday so anyone can tell me how much money do i spent
By the way i'm from philippines
Thanks in advance:)

Visited Tbilisi and enjoyed the experience. Food is excellent and inexpensive including good quality wine. Once two of us had lunch for a total of 8.5 lari (including drinks) so I gave the waitress 10 and said keep the change. She was absolutely overjoyed. Things are a bit scruffy compared to home (Canada) but not problematic. Accommodations are adequate but usually there is something slightly amiss or non-functional compared to a first world country. We noticed that the public signage has been converted from Georgian/Russian to Georgian/English. We had no concerns regarding safety. Public transportation network is pretty good, and very inexpensive. I would highly recommend Tbilisi for a visit!

Hey all! Stop insulting Georgia, if you come from a wealthy but autocratic country and were not given legal permission to live here after "investing" some money that is no investment but a way to live here; because you come from a poor country and your landlord kicked you out of one-bedroom apartment which you have inhabited with tens of your relatives altogether; because you come from a wealthy country democratic country and look at others above shoulder; lastly if you are a simple Kremlin agent from Russia or elsewhere, trying to make bed reputation of Georgia, stop it, it does not work that much!... :) And those coming open-minded and with open hearts are very welcome, we are hospitable, tolerant nation and we will always be. We are Georgians, a nation with long history and promising future and if you don't like us, find your other peaceful destination!.. ;)

Some people are saying that Tbilisi is expensive. Comparing to what? If to the US or Europe - it's very cheap. There are many bullshit comments here. Georgia is a very beautiful and hospitable country. Of course it's not without problems, as any country. But some comments are really ugly and have nothing to do with reality. Probably from some Russians who are doing their best to put this country down.

Tbilisi changed ie Georgian government regulations as to staying in GA long term.Only invester visas are being granted.That law changed August 2018.The required investment is $200,000 USD and you must present a solid business plan guaranteed to employ 10 people minimum.The Georgian and Russian government are joined at the hip so to speak politically and economy wise.Putin and the current president are buddies,they communicate often.In a nutshell the Georgian government has raised the bar so high in an effort to get as much bang for the buck as possible, nothing wrong with that either if it boosts their economy.Students going to college are allowed to stay for the duration of their completed semesters but not beyond that.Tuition rates are high for the most part,for foreigners.Like many governments corruption reins supreme and Georgia isn't any different.Tourist ie travel information paints Georgia as a magical place cheap to live also, however that's a falsehood.Don't be fooled into believing that for this reason.I lived in Georgia as an expat for over 14 years until the new changes came into effect in 2018.I left one month later.Banks are very unstable and they'll drain your account any chance they get.I kept my debit card from Latvia and used it extensively.I received a letter from the Georgian government after living there for 3 years at that time.They demanded that 25% of my pension be deposited into a Georgian government regulated bank,so I appeased their demand.Some of my money started to be missing from my account beyond what my agreement was and it was $30 USD per month to maintain my account.Reality being the bank was skimming and additional $30 USD per month.I confronted the bank about it and they said they must follow government protocol.Prices here aren't correct.Rents in Tbilisi are minimum 400 eur per month for a small apartment.The rest of the list mentioned here should be raised another 30%.

Visit Georgia about 10 times. I from Lithuania. My opinion is very peaefuly country. I like Sakartvelo

Hey. Some advices for people who are going to visit Tbilis.

About Transport:
Taxi drivers are not controlled by government so many of them will try to take unreasonable money for service so advice is to use apps like Taxify or Yandex Taxi.

About safety:
Tourist places are safe and well controlled.
In regions people may be homofobic so any homosexual like behavior could provocate them.
If you are muslim or other religion nothing to worry about.
There are racists as in every country but in general people are nice.

About prices:
Products at supermarkets are cheaper than in other european countries. Restaurants at touristical places arent cheap.
Apartments in Tbilisi and Batumi is not cheap, im anothet cities prices are low.

About Places:
There are many good cafes, bars and restaurants.
Also recommended night clubs are: Bassiani, Khidi, Mtkvarze, Caffe Gallery. I recommend to avoid small and unknown night clubs as i heard tourists had been scammed.