Best Cities in Georgia to Live In 2026
3 cities ranked by Livability Score — affordability, safety, internet, democracy & climate.
Batumi
72/100Kutaisi
71/100Tbilisi
70/100Compare cities in Georgia
❓ Living in Georgia — Common Questions
What is the best city to live in Georgia?▾
Based on our Livability Score, Batumi ranks #1 in Georgia with a score of 72/100, and city-centre rent from around $531/month.
What is the cheapest city in Georgia?▾
Kutaisi has the most affordable city-centre rent in our Georgia data, at around $334/month for a 1-bedroom apartment.
What is the safest city in Georgia?▾
By UNODC homicide rate data, Batumi is the safest city in Georgia in our database, with a rate of 2.3 per 100,000 people.
Should I move to Batumi or Kutaisi?▾
Batumi scores 72/100 on our Livability Score vs 71/100 for Kutaisi. Rent is $531/mo in Batumi vs $334/mo in Kutaisi. See the full comparison at the bottom of this page.
How do I get long-term residency or a visa to live in Georgia?▾
Georgia offers the Remotely from Georgia (easy process). Duration: Up to 1 year. Key requirement: Passport from 95+ countries. No income tax if employed abroad.. The process is relatively easy. Check individual city pages for full details.