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πŸ‡¬πŸ‡ͺ Cost of Living in Tbilisi

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

Monthly budget Β· Single Β· city center

$1,147/mo

Just you and your questionable life decisions

Rent(1BR)$681
Groceries & eating out$335
Transport$15
Utilities & phones$116
Average local salary (after tax)$645/mo

The real monthly damage

Rent β€” the biggest line item

1BR, city center$681/mo
1BR, outside center$429/mo
3BR, city center$1,348/mo
3BR, outside center$813/mo

Source: Numbeo. Prices in USD unless toggled.

Grocery prices β€” the supermarket reality check

Milk (1L)$2.00
Bread (loaf)$0.74
Eggs (12)$2.66
Rice (1kg)$1.75
Chicken (1kg)$6.62
Apples (1kg)$1.47
Tomatoes (1kg)$2.14
Potatoes (1kg)$0.78
Water (1.5L)$0.69
Wine (mid-range)$7.43
Beer (0.5L)$1.57

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

Cheap meal$11
Mid-range dinner for 2$37
Cappuccino$3.16
Beer (draught)$2.97
Coke (0.33L)$0.92

Getting around β€” or trying to

Monthly pass$15
Single ride$0.37
Taxi start$1.11
Taxi per km$0.74
Gasoline (1L)$1.15

30-day trial run

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

Short-term rental$1,022
Food (2 meals + coffee/day)$764
Transport (2 rides/day)$22
SIM card$12
Total 30 days$1,820

Tbilisi vs. similar cities

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to live in Tbilisi?β–Ό

A single person can expect to spend about $1,147/month in Tbilisi, including rent in the city center, groceries, transport, and utilities. Couples need roughly $1,508/month.

What is the average salary in Tbilisi?β–Ό

The average monthly net salary (after tax) in Tbilisi is about $645, according to Numbeo data.

Is Tbilisi expensive compared to other cities?β–Ό

Compared to similar cities: Yerevan ($1,020/mo), Kuala Lumpur ($958/mo), Bangkok ($982/mo), Phuket ($1,065/mo), Tashkent ($809/mo). Tbilisi comes in at $1,147/mo for a single person.

Cost data sourced from Numbeo. Updated periodically.