Tbilisi

Tbilisi offers a unique blend of European and Asian influences, stunning mountain landscapes, and one of the world's most generous visa policies. The city combines ancient history with modern innovation.

84Excellent

Internet

60 Mbps

Monthly Cost

$700-$1,400

Safety Score

85/100

Coworking

25 spaces

Caucasus crossroads of culture

Quality Scores

Overall84

Cost of Living88

Internet75

Safety85

Lifestyle82

Highlights

Visa-free entry for 1 year
Incredible wine culture
Stunning mountain backdrop
Affordable European-style living
Unique cultural fusion

Living in Tbilisi — Your Questions Answered

Budget

1900-2600 GEL$700-$1000

Comfortable

2600-3800 GEL$1000-$1400

Luxury

3800+ GEL$1400+

Budget covers basics with local food, comfortable adds dining out and coworking, luxury includes premium accommodation and Western lifestyle.

Studio long-term

800-1400 GEL/mo$300-$520/mo

1-bed long-term

1200-2000 GEL/mo$440-$740/mo

Short-term furnished

1600-2700 GEL/mo$590-$1000/mo

Nomad hub area

Vake, Saburtalo, Old Town

Rental market is flexible with many landlords accustomed to foreigners, deposits typically one month's rent.

BESTMetro single ride

0.50 GEL$0.18

BESTBolt/Yandex taxi (5km)

6-10 GEL$2.20-$3.70

Marshrutka (minibus)

1 GEL$0.37

Monthly transport card

40 GEL$15

Ride-hailing apps are extremely cheap and convenient, making taxis the preferred option for most nomads.

Average speed

60 Mbps

SIM card (monthly data)

20-35 GEL$7-$13

Cafe WiFi quality

reliable

Coworking WiFi

100-300 Mbps

Fiber internet is excellent and widely available, with most apartments having 100+ Mbps connections.

Street food meal

5-10 GEL$1.85-$3.70

Local restaurant

15-30 GEL$5.50-$11

Western restaurant

35-60 GEL$13-$22

Coffee

5-8 GEL$1.85-$3

Beer

4-8 GEL$1.50-$3

Weekly groceries

80-150 GEL$30-$55

Georgian cuisine is exceptional and affordable, with khachapuri and khinkali being must-try staples found everywhere.

Day pass

25-35 GEL$9-$13

Monthly membership

250-400 GEL$92-$148

Best known space

Terminal, Impact Hub

Second space

Fabrika, The Hive

Growing coworking scene with modern spaces, though many nomads work from cafes due to excellent WiFi.

Tourist visa

365 days visa-free

Digital nomad visa

available

Min. income required

5400 GEL/month$2000/month

Application cost

freefree

Most nomads use the generous 365-day visa-free entry, while the official remotely from Georgia program offers tax benefits.

Safety score

85/100

Solo female travel

very comfortable

Main risk

petty theft in tourist areas

Areas to avoid

late night Gldani outskirts

Tbilisi is very safe with low crime rates, though standard precautions around belongings are advisable in crowds.

Climate type

humid subtropical

Best months

April-June, September-October

Avoid

July-August (hot, 35°C+) and January-February (cold)

Temperature range

-2°C to 35°C / 28°F to 95°F

Hot humid summers and cold winters mean spring and fall are ideal, though many nomads summer elsewhere.

Scene maturity

very established

Main nomad area

Vake, Vera, Sololaki

Facebook/Slack group

Digital Nomads Tbilisi

Typical demographic

European, Russian-speaking, crypto/tech workers 25-40

Thriving nomad scene with regular meetups, making it easy to build friendships and find collaborators.

Tbilisi Relocation Checklist

Everything you need before and after arriving in Tbilisi

Best Time to Visit

MayJuneSeptemberOctober

Visa Information

Visa on ArrivalYes

Digital Nomad VisaYes

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Timezone

UTC+4

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