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Expat Budget: 🇬🇪 Tbilisi, Georgia
Monthly cost-of-living breakdown for expatriates in Tbilisi. All amounts in GEL (₾), editable to match your lifestyle.
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Tbilisi is among the most affordable cities in this dataset, with housing, food, and transport costs well below European averages. The Georgian lari offers favorable conversion rates for Western earners. The city has a growing expat community, and private healthcare costs remain low by international standards.
Last updated: August 2026. Sources: Numbeo, Geostat.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Tbilisi?
Around 1,850 GEL per month for a one-bedroom apartment in the city centre and 1,150 GEL outside the centre (Numbeo, Geostat).
What monthly budget excluding rent in Tbilisi?
Monthly single-person markers, in GEL: groceries 750, utilities 230, internet 50, public transport pass 40. The calculator above adjusts each line by profile.
Is Tbilisi more expensive than Paris?
On our consolidated index (Paris = 100), Tbilisi stands at 40. Overall cost of living is lower than in Paris.