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- Residency-via-property threshold: $150,000 in Georgia (appraisal value) versus $200,000 in Turkey (purchase price)
- Georgia has no property purchase tax; Turkey charges 4% (Tapu tax) for all buyers
- Turkey offers a clear path to citizenship after 5 years of residency; Georgia has no such automatic chain
- Price per m²: Tbilisi roughly $1,100–3,150; Turkey averages around $1,080 nationally, with huge regional variance
Side by Side, in Numbers
| Parameter | Georgia | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
| Residency-via-property threshold | $150,000, by appraisal value | $200,000, by purchase price |
| Purchase tax | 0% | 4% (Tapu tax) |
| Annual property tax | up to 1% of appraisal value | 0.1–0.2% of cadastral value |
| Capital gains tax on sale | 0% after 2 years of ownership | depends on holding period and seller status |
| Price benchmark, $/m² | ~$1,100–3,150 (Tbilisi, by district) | ~$585–2,500+ (wide regional spread) |
| Path to citizenship | a separate process, not an automatic chain from residency | naturalization after 5 years of continuous residency |
These figures are a benchmark for comparing the two markets' logic, not a ready-made consultation. Exact terms change — check current legislation and a licensed consultant in each country before deciding.
What You're Actually Choosing Between
This isn't a "better/worse" comparison — the countries answer different needs. Turkey is historically more familiar to buyers from Russia and the CIS, its market is larger and more varied in scale (from budget coastal towns to premium Istanbul), and its residency program is part of a more established, decades-tested chain toward citizenship. Georgia's market is smaller and younger, its residency entry threshold is lower, and its ownership and sale tax regime is noticeably lighter — but turnkey infrastructure for foreign investors isn't as developed everywhere as it is in Turkey.
Before You Decide — Look Closer at Georgia
Residency via Property
The $150,000 threshold since March 2026 — how it's calculated and what you need.
Read →Taxes in Georgia
Purchase, ownership, rental, and sale — step by step.
Read →Compare Georgian Cities
Tbilisi, Batumi, Kutaisi, Rustavi — in one table.
Read →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper for residency — Georgia or Turkey?
Georgia has a lower entry threshold: $150,000 based on appraisal value versus $200,000 based on purchase price in Turkey. But Turkey offers a clear path to citizenship after 5 years of continuous residency, while Georgia's property-based residency doesn't include such an automatic chain — these are programs with different end goals, not just a different entry price.
Where are property taxes lower — Georgia or Turkey?
Georgia has no property purchase tax and a 0% capital gains tax after 2 years of ownership. Turkey charges a one-time purchase tax (Tapu) of 4% of the cadastral value for all buyers. That said, Turkey's annual property tax is lower (0.1–0.2%) versus up to 1% in Georgia.