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The cost of living is made up of rent or the costs of one's own home, utilities, food, transport and other monthly payments. It depends on the city, the district and the way of life, so the materials do not give a single figure: they show the expense items and the sources instead.
The material on the cost of living breaks down expenses in two large cities. The material on an owner's costs is useful for anyone buying a home to live in: it shows the payments that remain after the purchase. The comparison of cities helps to see how the cities differ for buying and for living.
What to prepare: your own list of monthly expenses, an idea of how much time you plan to spend in the country, and questions about which city suits your aims. Price data changes, so the dates and sources in the materials are worth keeping in mind while reading.
Materials on this topic
Cost of Living in Tbilisi and Batumi in 2026
Rent, utilities, food — Tbilisi and Batumi in real numbers.
Read this if you want to estimate a monthly budget for living in the larger cities.
Read →Cost of owning an apartment in Georgia 2026: bills, tax, fees
Utility tariffs, the GEL 100,000 property tax threshold and building fees, with dates and sources.
Read this if you are buying a home to live in and need to include an owner's payments.
Read →Comparing Georgian Cities for Buying Real Estate 2026
Tbilisi, Batumi, Kutaisi, Rustavi — in one table.
Read this if you want to compare cities and see which suits your aims.
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Frequently asked questions
What makes up the cost of living in Georgia?
Rent or the costs of one's own home, utilities, food, transport and other monthly payments. The items and sources are gathered in the material on the cost of living.
Why do the materials not give a single total?
Expenses depend on the city, the district and the way of life, so a single figure could mislead. Instead the materials show the expense items and data with dates and sources.
How can I choose a city to live in?
Compare the cities by costs, the availability of housing and the habits of your family. The material comparing cities gathers the main differences in one place, and the decision remains yours.
How we work: BuyGeorgia is an independent reference for foreign buyers of property in Georgia. Sources are listed at the bottom of each guide. More on the page About and methodology.