Cost of Living in Tbilisi

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.

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!.. ;)

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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%.

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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.

Tbilisi is way more expensive than shown in here. For example, cigarettes have become around 4.8-5 laris instead of 4.15. Apartment prices are very mislead as well. You will not find a single, well-maintained apartment for 2,500 per square meter. would be about 4000-5000.

Georgians are very racist people. We are Portuguese and came to Tbilisi, Georgia for two weeks and the experience was bad.
When we were walking in the streets, Georgian men carrying the Georgian flag were following us and we ran, then they chased us into a small crowd, and we luckily never saw them again.
There was another incident in restaurant when we ordered food, the waitress was rude and threw the food on the table, and gave us very nasty looks.
Georgians spit on the street and pee everywhere, and swear so much. Tbilisi Georgia is the most dangerous country I have been.
On the internet you will read Georgians say tourists are "guests from god", but they lie and treat tourists bad. They say want Georgia to be part of the EU, but it will never happen.

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International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child = 8,023.08 GEL
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Hi. Can you help me about the rate of Monte incoming for living in Tbilisi? Thank so much.

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Georgians lie a lot to rip tourists off. They will do, say or be anything just to get your money. Would not advise visiting Georgia. Thailand is way better.

The above prices are inaccurate.
I'm a Brit, and an English speaker.
If you're a tourist, the locals and local stores will overcharge you. That's right- don't rely on receipts, because they seldom give you one, and when they do, they will ignore you when you point out that they have short-changed you. Thieves! Happens over and over again. And they laugh while they at it.

Case in point: I was at a SPAR (supermarket) and a Subway store, and both times they overcharged me by $9 and $7 by each place respectively! You can't tell them that they gave the wrong change, they just ignore you, and say stuff in their language referring to the customer as "Touristi" but in a derogatory manner. Both cases, the actual amount I paid was over double the prices listed in the store. Literally overcharged me by an amount well above the actual meal! Bloody Gypsies! In fact I got charged much more than I would in the UK!! This is what happens when you carry their "big" notes 100GEL or 50GEL... they just take it all, and hand you cents as change.

Make sure that to prevent overcharging, carry very very small denominations of their currency with you to pay with, such as 1GEL, 2GEL, 5GEL, 10GEL, or just your credit card from your home country and pay- saved me stacks! Completely skip stores that do not allow card payments-typically thieving.

Word of advice to tourists: pretend to be a mute (dumb)- that way they won't know that you're French or American or English... because prices just go up and up. Wanna buy something? Simply point at the item you wish to purchase, and nod or make hand gestures... works like a charm.

Georgian culture is based on thieving and pretending to be friendly to gain financially from Tourists that they do not like at all.

Gypsy fools. Avoid this country.

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I visited Tbilisi last December 2016 and I am coming back again this August 2017.
Why I'm coming back? Because I'm in love with people, and the country. Very cheap cost of living.
A lot of nice places to visit and very safe.
Well, wherever you go always Safety First, be vigilant.

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Hello all, This is Naveed. I am a Pakistani residing in UAE. I just came back this morning from a trip of Tbilisi- Georgia. Wow, what a beautiful country. The sights are amazing and the country is not expensive at all for tourism. Most Nationalities residing in UAE get entry on arrival in Georgia if you have a booking from a hotel (Use booking.com). You need to carry reasonable cash to declare at the immigration as they might ask. The currency GEL is a closed currency therefore you can't get it exchanged in UAE. Preferable currency to carry their is Euro or USD and then you can get it exchanged there. People are poor there but still it is cheap. The transportation is quite cheap as well. Just be careful of the Taxi's as they might scam you if you go by meter. No one uses taxi by meter there and it is by bargain. I got scammed first day I arrived at Tbilisi as the meter taxi charged me 120 Lari's and while going back same distance last night I paid only 20 Lari. Cruising inside city from one place to another costs about 3 - 7 Lari's max. The Metro is very cheap 0.5 Lari 1 way.
The only thing I do not appreciate is the child beggars on the street who really spoil your mood as they might pull your water bottles (If you give to one all of them surround you). Otherwise, people are nice and friendly and appreciate if you tip them and the hotel staffs are very cooperative. Language is a bit of problem as not many people speak English.
If you decide to go to Tbilisi dont forget to take hot sulphar showers in old tbilisi and I suggest to book a shower room for 20 Lari's where you can shower with family as they have a bathroom and corridor separate rather than having shower in general where everyone is showering with you naked :-0. Do visit botanical garden in old Tbilisi as well (Nice place).
The places to visits near Tbilisi are Mtskheta (Old capital), Water Dam, Ananuri and Kazbeki.
I would strongly suggest take a flight to Tbilisi but return from Batumi. (I did not go to Batumi but heard it is beautiful too- 5 to 6 Hours on train)
Halal food only in Majanishveli area. Many Turkish and Indian Pakistani restaurants.
Hope this information is useful for anyone who plans to travel to Georgia.
Note: 500 USD is a good amount to carry per person for 4 nights there. (Excluding hotel fare)

Best of luck and Enjoy.
Naveed

I have lived here for 21 and don't take the bait of anyone telling you this is the best place to live and make business. Here is one country where the more you want the trust a person the less you can, as most people are trying to scam you.

lol guys just visit georgia as tourists have fun and go home dont even consider NOT FOR A SECOND that you can find a job here as a foreigner (unless its some sort of a miracle). if you get a job and you are lucky it will be something like 500 Gel (less than 250 usd) and rent is twice higher than that. why people dont die of hunger in georgia is because they already own homes from their parents andthey live with theirpatents. dont expect to find a job that will pay your rent. Obviously not everyone but a lot of georgians are very very very VERY (I MEAN IT) racist and homophobic. it might not show on short term but if yoi consider moving here... just wow dont do it guys. its a beautiful county with cool traditions and AMAZING FOOD and wine but seriously... dont move in here. im georgian and i myself want to leave this country and move somewhere where people respect privacy at least.