The cost of living in Georgia (the country, not the US state) for a comfortable single professional is roughly ₾3,770-4,890 a month (about $1,450-1,880) in Tbilisi, including a 1-bed flat, coworking and health insurance. Batumi and Kutaisi are cheaper again, which makes Georgia far less expensive than Portugal or Spain, but the 2026 work-permit rules matter more than the prices.
Last checked: October 2026. USD conversions use 1 USD = 2.6024 GEL (open.er-api.com, updated 1 October 2026) and are rounded. ₾ is the Georgian lari (GEL).
In short:
- A comfortable month in Tbilisi runs about ₾3,770-4,890 ($1,450-1,880), with a 1-bed flat at ₾1,179 outside the centre to ₾1,758 in the centre (Numbeo, September 2026).
- Many passports, including British, can stay in Georgia visa-free for up to one year, but since 1 March 2026 the UK FCDO says working in Georgia, including remotely, requires a work permit.
- Georgia treats you as tax resident after 183 days in any continuous 12-month period, and resident individuals are exempt on income without a Georgian source (PwC, reviewed September 2026).
The short verdict
On price alone, Georgia is one of the best-value bases near Europe. On our numbers, a comfortable Tbilisi month costs a little under 60% of a comparable month in Lisbon or Madrid. The catch is legal, not financial. A new work-permit regime took effect in 2026, and whether it applies to someone working for a foreign employer or foreign clients is still unclear. Budget for professional advice before you plan a long stay.
Monthly budget for a single professional
Based on Tbilisi. Comfortable means a 1-bed in a good area and a coworking desk.
| Item | GEL / month | Approx USD | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bed flat | ₾1,179-1,758 | $453-676 | Numbeo Tbilisi: outside centre / city centre (updated 28 Sept 2026) |
| Utilities + home internet | ₾283 | $109 | Numbeo: ₾231.89 utilities (85 m² flat) + ₾50.83 broadband |
| Day-to-day spending | ₾1,732 | $666 | Numbeo estimate for a single person, excluding rent |
| Coworking | ₾400-650 | $154-250 | PB Services list of Tbilisi spaces, Feb 2025 prices (verify) |
| Health insurance | ₾177-462 | $68-178 | SafetyWing Nomad Insurance, ages 18-39 |
| Rough total | ₾3,771-4,885 | $1,449-1,877 |
Numbeo’s day-to-day estimate is crowd-sourced and may already include some utilities, so treat the total as a slightly generous ceiling. For reference, Numbeo lists a cheap restaurant meal at ₾30 and a mid-range dinner for two at ₾100. A monthly transport pass is ₾40, and a gym membership averages ₾165.
Coworking prices are the weakest data here. The PB Services list (February 2025) gave monthly prices of ₾400 at KD4US, ₾500 for a flexible desk at D Block @Stamba, from ₾500 for a dedicated desk at Terminal and ₾600-650 at Vake Co-work. A June 2026 roundup by Red Fedora Diary listed day passes of ₾30-45 at most central spaces. Ask for current monthly rates.
City comparison
Monthly total = Numbeo city-centre 1-bed rent plus Numbeo’s single-person estimate excluding rent. It does not include coworking or insurance.
| City | 1-bed centre | 1-bed outside centre | Monthly total | Approx USD | Numbeo last update |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tbilisi | ₾1,758 | ₾1,179 | ₾3,489 | $1,341 | 28 Sept 2026 |
| Batumi | ₾1,310 | ₾934 | ₾2,869 | $1,103 | 29 Sept 2026 |
| Kutaisi | ₾923 | ₾686 | ₾2,241 | $861 | 19 June 2026 |
Kutaisi’s Numbeo data is thin (14 contributors in 12 months) and was last updated in June, so treat it as indicative only. Batumi is a Black Sea resort city: expect summer short-let prices well above these averages (verify locally).
Visa options for remote workers
- Visa-free stay: the UK FCDO says British visitors can stay up to one year without a visa. Allowances for other nationalities vary; check your own country’s rules.
- Work permit: the FCDO says that from 1 March 2026, foreign nationals who want to work in Georgia, “including working remotely or running a business”, must have a work permit. Investor.ge reports that self-employed foreigners already operating had until 1 May 2026 to comply, and that there is “uncertainty” over whether people employed by foreign entities are covered.
- No nomad visa: Georgia has no dedicated digital nomad visa at present (verify). Our list of nomad-visa countries covers the alternatives.
Healthcare and insurance costs
Health insurance is compulsory for visitors. The FCDO says all visitors must have health and accident insurance covering all healthcare needs during the visit, with cover of no less than ₾30,000 (about $11,530). SafetyWing’s Nomad Insurance costs $62.72 per 4 weeks (Essential) or $177.50 a month (Complete) for ages 18-39, with US cover extra. Check that any policy you buy states cover in a way that meets the Georgian minimum. Private clinic prices vary widely (verify with a quote).
Tax note
You become tax resident in Georgia if you are in the country for 183 days or more in any continuous 12-month period ending in the current tax year (PwC). Resident individuals are exempt on income without a Georgian source, which makes Georgia a territorial system for individuals. Georgian-source income is taxed at a flat 20%. Individual entrepreneurs with small business status pay 1% on turnover up to ₾500,000 (about $192,000) and 3% above that. Whether your remote income counts as Georgian-source depends on how you work and who pays you, so get local advice.
Who it suits, and who it doesn’t
Suits: founders and remote workers who want a low-cost, sociable base with a long visa-free stay, and who are comfortable getting advice on the work-permit question. Tbilisi suits people who want a capital-city scene; Batumi suits those who want the sea.
Doesn’t suit: anyone who needs legal certainty about working remotely, people who want EU residence rights, and anyone relying on a cheap coworking budget without checking current prices.
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Quick answers
Q: How much does it cost to live in Georgia per month?
A comfortable single professional in Tbilisi should budget about ₾3,770-4,890 a month, or roughly $1,450-1,880, including a 1-bed flat, utilities, coworking and health insurance. Without coworking or insurance, Numbeo data puts a month at about ₾2,869 ($1,103) in Batumi and ₾2,241 ($861) in Kutaisi.
Q: Can digital nomads work remotely in Georgia in 2026?
Many passports, including British, can stay visa-free for up to a year. But the UK FCDO says that from 1 March 2026 anyone working in Georgia, including remotely, needs a work permit. Investor.ge reports uncertainty over whether people employed by foreign companies are covered, so take advice before a long stay.
Q: Do you pay tax in Georgia on foreign income?
Georgia makes you tax resident after 183 days in any continuous 12-month period. Resident individuals are exempt on income without a Georgian source, and Georgian-source income is taxed at a flat 20%. Small business status allows 1% tax on turnover up to ₾500,000. Whether remote income is Georgian-source needs local advice.
Sources
- Numbeo: Cost of living in Tbilisi
- Numbeo: Cost of living in Batumi
- Numbeo: Cost of living in Kutaisi
- PB Services: Coworking spaces in Tbilisi and Batumi
- Red Fedora Diary: Coworking spaces in Tbilisi
- UK FCDO: Georgia entry requirements
- Investor.ge: Georgia’s labor migration reform moves into implementation
- SafetyWing: Nomad Insurance
- PwC: Georgia individual tax residence
- PwC: Georgia taxes on personal income
- Exchange rates: open.er-api.com
This is general information from the Nomad Forums team, not immigration, tax or legal advice. Rules change; check the official source or a qualified adviser before applying.
Over to you: If you’ve been in Tbilisi or Batumi since March 2026, did you apply for a work permit as a remote worker, and what did the process and fee look like? And what are you paying per month for a coworking desk?