🇬🇪 Central Asia & Caucasus
Tbilisi, Georgia
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Georgia's capital combines a 365-day visa-free stay for Americans, very low costs, and a fast-growing expat scene — with territorial taxation for many remote workers.
Climate
Rainfall, humidity, and the best months to visit: see the full Tbilisi climate profile →
Internet speeds
Measured medians from 30,599 real speedtests within 10 km of the city center (Q1 2026) — not advertised ISP numbers.
| Download | Upload | Latency | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed broadband | 48.4 Mbps | 49.1 Mbps | 5 ms | 22,470 |
| Mobile | 194 Mbps | 28 Mbps | 19 ms | 8,129 |
Speedtest® by Ookla Global Fixed and Mobile Network Performance Maps, © Ookla. Accessed 2026-07-18. Your building's wiring and ISP plan matter more than the city median. Compare all cities in the Internet Speed Explorer →
Cost of living breakdown
USD converted from local prices at baseline rates (1 USD = 2.65 GEL, 2026-06-16). Use the Cost of Living Explorer for live exchange rates.
| 💰 Monthly budgets | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Individual (excl. rent) | $650 | GEL 1,723 |
| Individual all-in (excl. rent + 1BR center) | $1,351 | — |
| Family of 4 (excl. rent) | $2,393 | GEL 6,342 |
| Average net salary (after tax) | $670 | GEL 1,775 |
| 🏢 Rent & property | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| 1BR city center | $701 | GEL 1,857 |
| 1BR outside center | $442 | GEL 1,172 |
| 3BR city center | $1,300 | GEL 3,446 |
| 3BR outside center | $863 | GEL 2,287 |
| Buy price / sqft — center | $228 | GEL 606 |
| Buy price / sqft — outside | $133 | GEL 352 |
| 🍽️ Food & dining | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Cheap meal (1 person) | $10.56 | GEL 28.00 |
| Mid-range dinner (2 people) | $37.73 | GEL 100 |
| Fast food combo | $9.43 | GEL 25.00 |
| Beef (per lb) | $5.61 | GEL 14.87 |
| Taxi (per mile) | $1.21 | GEL 3.22 |
| ⚡ Utilities & lifestyle | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Basic utilities / mo | $87 | GEL 230 |
| Phone plan / mo | $13 | GEL 33.36 |
| Internet / mo | $19 | GEL 50.89 |
| Gym membership / mo | $65 | GEL 173 |
| Cinema ticket | $6.79 | GEL 18.00 |
| Preschool / mo | $344 | GEL 913 |
| International school / yr | $10,219 | GEL 27,083 |
| New car (Corolla equiv.) | $24,469 | GEL 64,851 |
Visa, taxes & legal in Georgia
Country-level research that applies to living in Tbilisi — each row links to the full comparison dashboard.
| Tourist entry (US passport) | 365 DAYS visa-free (95 nationalities incl. US/UK/EU/CA/AU) → the world's most generous |
| Digital nomad visa | No dedicated digital nomad visa — compare all countries → |
| Path to permanent residency | Not via visa-free stays; property/business residence permits can lead to PR |
| Tax if you become resident | Territorial-leaning system · top rate 20% flat — tax breakdown → |
| Family-law exposure (payer) | Obligation 4/10 · cross-border collection 4/10 — legal detail → |
| Visa note | US citizens get 365 days visa-free on arrival |
| Timezone | UTC+4 |
| Safety | Generally very safe; low street crime |
Everything about the country in one place: Georgia profile for American nomads →
Location
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Data last updated · Source: Numbeo