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Cost of living in Georgia for expats

A realistic monthly budget for one person living comfortably in Georgia — rent, food, transport, and everyday costs in Tbilisi.

Monthly budget

$1,000–1,500

One person, all-in, in Tbilisi

Rent (1-bed)

$450–850

1-bedroom city-centre apartment, per month

Budget tier

Budget

under ~$1,500/mo

What to know

What makes Georgia stand out, and what to watch for

Why expats choose Georgia

A 365-day visa-free stay for most nationalities, a 1% freelancer tax scheme, cheap rent and fast internet make Tbilisi a nomad favourite.

Watch out for

Prices have risen 20–40% since the 2022 influx so it's no longer dirt-cheap, and prime-location modern flats now reach $800–1,200.

Costs vary a lot by city, neighbourhood, and lifestyle — these are directional monthly bands for the main expat city, current as of 2026. Treat them as a starting point, not a quote. Information only, not financial advice.

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Cost of living elsewhere in Asia

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Country	Monthly budget	Tier
Thailand	$1,100–1,700	Budget
Vietnam	$900–1,500	Budget
Malaysia	$1,100–1,700	Budget
Indonesia	$1,300–2,200	Moderate
Philippines	$1,000–1,600	Budget
Japan	$2,000–3,500	Premium

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The rest of the move

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Managing your money

Banking abroadUS banks often close accounts with a foreign address. Compare the ones that keep working.Sending money abroadGet your money to Georgia without the markup banks hide in the exchange rate.Health cover abroadYour US health plan doesn't follow you overseas. Compare the plans that do.

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