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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช Cost of Living in Batumi

How much you'll actually spend โ€” not what travel blogs tell you

Monthly budget ยท Single ยท city center

$841/mo

Just you and your questionable life decisions

Rent(1BR)$461
Groceries & eating out$279
Transport$8.56
Utilities & phones$93
Average local salary (after tax)$556/mo

The real monthly damage

Rent โ€” the biggest line item

1BR, city center$461/mo
1BR, outside center$337/mo
3BR, city center$906/mo
3BR, outside center$610/mo

Source: Numbeo. Prices in USD unless toggled.

Grocery prices โ€” the supermarket reality check

Milk (1L)$1.83
Bread (loaf)$0.67
Eggs (12)$2.47
Rice (1kg)$1.75
Chicken (1kg)$6.05
Apples (1kg)$1.20
Tomatoes (1kg)$1.48
Potatoes (1kg)$0.68
Water (1.5L)$0.60
Wine (mid-range)$5.57
Beer (0.5L)$1.22

Eating out โ€” because you won't cook every night

Cheap meal$9.29
Mid-range dinner for 2$30
Cappuccino$3.13
Beer (draught)$1.47
Coke (0.33L)$0.85

Getting around โ€” or trying to

Monthly pass$8.56
Single ride$0.19
Taxi start$1.02
Taxi per km$0.74
Gasoline (1L)$1.13

30-day trial run

What a month-long scouting trip costs before you commit to anything permanent.

Short-term rental$692
Food (2 meals + coffee/day)$651
Transport (2 rides/day)$11
SIM card$10
Total 30 days$1,364

Batumi vs. similar cities

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to live in Batumi?โ–ผ

A single person can expect to spend about $841/month in Batumi, including rent in the city center, groceries, transport, and utilities. Couples need roughly $1,138/month.

What is the average salary in Batumi?โ–ผ

The average monthly net salary (after tax) in Batumi is about $556, according to Numbeo data.

Is Batumi expensive compared to other cities?โ–ผ

Compared to similar cities: Chiang Mai ($688/mo), Da Nang ($548/mo), Bangalore ($463/mo), Tashkent ($809/mo), Yerevan ($1,020/mo). Batumi comes in at $841/mo for a single person.

Cost data sourced from Numbeo. Updated periodically.