Cost of Living in Tbilisi

Summary about cost of living in Tbilisi, Georgia:

Restaurants
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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 15.99 C$ 8.53-23.98
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 53.29 C$ 37.30-95.92
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 10.66 C$ 9.59-13.32
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) 2.66 C$ 1.60-4.26
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 3.73 C$ 2.66-6.39
Cappuccino (regular) 3.85 C$ 2.13-6.39
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) 1.20 C$ 0.80-1.87
Water (12 oz small bottle) 0.68 C$ 0.53-1.33
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Milk (regular), (1 gallon) 10.51 C$ 8.07-12.41
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) 0.85 C$ 0.48-1.93
Rice (white), (1 lb) 1.47 C$ 0.73-2.18
Eggs (regular) (12) 3.48 C$ 2.56-4.16
Local Cheese (1 lb) 5.55 C$ 3.63-10.66
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 4.26 C$ 2.42-5.56
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) 6.19 C$ 4.59-7.25
Apples (1 lb) 0.81 C$ 0.48-1.21
Banana (1 lb) 1.12 C$ 0.85-1.69
Oranges (1 lb) 1.07 C$ 0.48-1.69
Tomato (1 lb) 1.08 C$ 0.48-1.93
Potato (1 lb) 0.55 C$ 0.24-0.83
Onion (1 lb) 0.50 C$ 0.24-0.80
Lettuce (1 head) 1.72 C$ 1.07-3.20
Water (1.5 liter bottle) 0.89 C$ 0.53-1.07
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 7.99 C$ 5.33-13.32
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 1.85 C$ 1.55-3.20
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 2.80 C$ 1.87-4.26
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) 4.26 C$ 3.73-4.80
Transportation
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One-way Ticket (Local Transport) 0.53 C$ 0.53-0.55
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) 21.31 C$ 15.99-21.31
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 2.13 C$ 1.17-3.20
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) 1.72 C$ 0.86-4.29
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 6.39 C$ 4.80-10.66
Gasoline (1 gallon) 7.55 C$ 6.05-8.07
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) 31,972.19 C$ 26,643.50-41,164.20
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) 38,994.66 C$ 31,972.19-42,629.59
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment 98.58 C$ 56.62-165.19
1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) 0.12 C$ 0.04-0.16
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) 28.12 C$ 18.65-42.63
Sports And Leisure
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Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 78.05 C$ 47.96-148.75
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) 22.45 C$ 13.72-26.64
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat 9.59 C$ 6.93-11.72
Childcare
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Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child 317.30 C$ 213.15-479.58
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child 7,157.70 C$ 2,664.35-19,183.32
Clothing And Shoes
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1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) 134.42 C$ 53.29-213.15
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) 72.57 C$ 31.97-133.22
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 170.44 C$ 85.26-213.15
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes 218.01 C$ 106.57-346.37
Rent Per Month
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Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 1,338.89 C$ 905.88-1,838.40
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 900.13 C$ 548.86-1,225.60
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 2,257.38 C$ 1,492.04-3,430.35
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 1,387.34 C$ 823.28-2,131.48
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 245.38 C$ 190.10-336.63
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 138.50 C$ 99.01-173.27
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 703.40 C$
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate 11.34 8.00-15.00

Prices in Tbilisi

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Last update: March 2023
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David on Dec 16, 2022:
I have lived in Georgia already for 10 years, I can say that this place is heaven for everyone who respects others. I have read comments here, and I can assure you that only angry Russians leave negative comments.
Excapnes increased after a lot of Russians fled to avoid army in Russia.
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Abdullah on Nov 02, 2022:
Tbilisi city is a city full of dogs, international students , universities , and restaurants , its expensive if you want apartment (1 bed room and hall) it will be like 600$ average cost , utilities, gas. Heating is cheap compared to Europe or middle east , food is expensive (if you don't eat pork ofc) , transportation is cheap , young people know english and little of old people know english as well as russian , don't learn about russian or speak russian when you come here (learn georgian) , the problem is when dollar price increases everything (including products electronics etc) increases in price but when dollar price is going down nothing goes down everything will be the same price , electronics and shoes are expensive, there isn't much of fun in the city ,few tourist interest places , not alot of activities to do , more like quiet city ,nature and climate is the best thing about it 4 seasons in a day ,my advice for muslims:see information about the food you want to buy in the back of the product , don't eat (pepperoni , bacon , pork) always ask about the meat type if its chicken or beef or fish you can eat also 7days croissant isn't halal so avoid it , marjanishvili have arabic restaurants and are mostly halal food ,monthly cost living for a student is 500-600$ , for a family of 4 is 3000$ .
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Anonymous on Oct 02, 2022:
Georgians feel entitled in most everything but Tbilisi looks like a dog kennel throughout the city, clean up the dogshit.
Anonymous on Aug 27, 2022:
I have been living in Georgia for 3 years
After the start of the Ukrainian-Russian War
300,000 Russians came to Georgia. Real estate and all prices rose. But only Russians don't know about it and complain that it's expensive

They do not speak English or Georgian in Georgia. Only speaks Russian. Only Russians don't know why you shouldn't speak Russian in Georgia. And they complain that Georgians are unkind

I thought they had no manners
But looking back, they were mindless.

If you want to be respected in other countries
First, respect the people and culture of the country.
Steven on Aug 17, 2022:
I've been living in Georgia off/on for 5 years. I would estimate that costs have doubled over the past year.
Anonymous on Aug 09, 2022:
I didn't see anything fascinating about Tbilisi when I visited for 2 weeks.Infrastructure is definitely lacking and transportation as well.It looks more like a dog pound than an upscale city, dogs are everywhere. Basically a wasted 2 weeks my time never again.
Anonymous on Jul 22, 2022:
Whoever calls Georgia the Sht hole is simply fool.
I would recommend to read history.
Anonimus on Jul 22, 2022:
Ivan JUST REMEMBER. We dont hate Russia or Russians.
But most definitely your NAZI president made Russia Enemy of the whole world. It is his actions what leess to hate.
John Thomas on Jul 09, 2022:
If you are from Pakistan or the Philippines, Tbilisi is the place for you Plenty of welfare and jobs ,bring your family everyone is welcome.
Anonymous on May 19, 2022:
I’m an American and I have been living in Tbilisi for the last 2 months and I pay $625 a month rent for a small studio in the city center next to liberty square and it’s the cheapest compared to other equivalent in size and price. A big shawarma costs $5.33 and a triple cheeseburger combo meal in McDonald’s is about $6. A cosmopolitan cocktail drink in a bar is about $6.66 whereas a draft beer costs $2.33 in the bar. One khinkali in the restaurant is about $0.40-0.80 each with a minimum order of 5 khinkali. A khachapuri is about $5. Overall, I find great value for the money I am paying despite the big cost of living increases in rent and food prices. Tbilisi, Georgia is a gem.
Anastasia on Apr 11, 2022:
For me as Russian it is expensive. I used to rent a nice flat for 450$ in St.Petersburg and now, in Tbilisi, I can only find apartment for 700$. Body products and food are twice expensive as well.
Ivan on Mar 30, 2022:
Great Country! if you love history go there, this country is so old and great today. but remember they HATE Russia (actually faily) and just beware. They love Europe and every civilized nation, and prices are so cheap. Just go there
Anonymous on Mar 06, 2022:
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.
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Kim S. Cabelleza on Jan 12, 2022:
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.
Anonymous on Aug 04, 2021:
Tbilisi is expensive even in compare to USA
people are rude and mostly don't speak English
country is very corrupt in every area
i had to bribe people working in hospital everyday to get my shots ( i got very sick there)
in general i don't recommend going to country of Georgia specially Tbilisi
Anonymous on Oct 15, 2020:
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
Anonymous on Oct 15, 2020:
Georgia is a very safe country cost of living is one of cheapest in world its a beautiful country with amazing food not good 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
Anonymous on Apr 16, 2020:
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:)
Russ on Feb 16, 2020:
The 'anonymous' comment below is quite mistaken, I arrived in Tbilisi from the UK on the 14th Feb 2020 and found the prices listed here to be quite accurate, the price of 20 western brand cigarettes (Marlboro, L&M etc) is pretty much bang on 5.70 Gel. A loaf of bread can be bought for as little as 0.60 GEL. A whole fresh chicken can be bought for around 6 GEL. Like anything it depends where you shop and of course these are average prices. The prices I am quoting are from places like SPAR, Goodwill which are more pricey but convenient. If you venture into the local markets you will find things considerably cheaper but then you will need a grasp of the language or a Georgian friend to help you.
Jeffrey on Jan 13, 2020:
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!
george zogheib on Nov 24, 2019:
what is the minumum budget to rent and open one restaurent has 60 persone capacity
what is the place rent by month in tiblisi
what is the taxes
what is the salery for one employer
Georgian on Nov 11, 2019:
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!.. ;)
Anonymous on Oct 30, 2019:
"A visitor would need atleast $125 USD per day per person to afford it."

So $3,750 per month, right? Then you guys should come and stay in London or Paris. It'll be cheaper!
Peter on Apr 25, 2019:
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.
Anonymous on Apr 08, 2019:
Tbilisi is very expensive to live in general.A studio apartment averages between 400 to 800 eur depending on what area you live in.I was told the water is safe to drink but that's not true.There are paracites in the water as I found out when hospitalized.Drink botteled water only.Few people speak english so know some basic phrases before you visit.Most everything is expensive including the food.A visitor would need atleast $125 USD per day per person to afford it.