Quick Answer
Tbilisi costs $700–1,000/month budget, $1,000–1,500/month mid-range, $1,500–2,500/month comfortable. Exceptional value for the quality of life — excellent coworking, great food and wine, vibrant social scene, safe streets.
Full Budget Summary
| Category | Budget | Mid-Range | Comfortable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | $300–500 | $500–800 | $800–1,500 |
| Food | $150–250 | $250–400 | $400–700 |
| Transport | $30–50 | $50–100 | $80–150 |
| Coworking/Internet | $50–100 | $100–200 | $150–300 |
| Health insurance | $45–60 | $60–80 | $80–150 |
| Misc/Social | $100–150 | $150–300 | $300–600 |
| Total | $675–1,110 | $1,110–1,880 | $1,810–3,400 |
Accommodation
Budget ($300–500/month): Furnished studio in Saburtalo or Gldani.
Mid-range ($500–800/month): Modern furnished apartment in Vake, Vera, or near Fabrika.
Comfortable ($800–1,500/month): Premium apartment in Old Town or Vera.
Use Booking.com for arrival. Facebook group "Flats for Rent in Tbilisi" for monthly deals.
Food and Drink
Khinkali, khachapuri, mtsadi. Full dinner at a good restaurant: $8–15. Natural wine bottle: $5–10. Georgia is one of the world's oldest wine regions.
Internet
100–500 Mbps fibre for ₾15–40/month ($5.50–15). Georgia is consistently among Europe's fastest. Wise works well for daily spending.
Bottom Line
$1,000–1,200/month gets you a genuinely comfortable Tbilisi life. Few cities in the world match that cost-to-quality ratio.
Next steps: Georgia Visa | Coworking in Tbilisi
*Last updated: April 2026*