Best cities to live in Georgia (2026)
2 cities ranked by Livability Score — affordability, safety, internet, democracy & climate.
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Batumi
68/100Tbilisi
66/100Compare 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 68/100, and city-centre rent from around $461/month.
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 Tbilisi?▾
Batumi scores 68/100 on our Livability Score vs 66/100 for Tbilisi. Rent is $461/mo in Batumi vs $681/mo in Tbilisi. 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.
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