Can you live in Tbilisi with $ 1,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,144, you would have roughly $0 left each month (Tight Budget).

Can you live in Tbilisi with $ 2,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,144, you would have roughly $856 left each month (Very Comfortable).

Can you live in Tbilisi with $ 3,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,144, you would have roughly $1,856 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Tbilisi with $ 5,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,144, you would have roughly $3,856 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Tbilisi with $ 8,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,144, you would have roughly $6,856 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

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Tbilisi, Georgia

How much does it really cost to live in Tbilisi? Housing, food, transport, internet and more — plus what salary you need to live comfortably.

Asia 👥 1,200,000 people 🌤️ Temperate climate Medium city ⛰️ Mountains 💱 GEL

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$ $470 1-bedroom rent / mo

74 Quality of life / 100

78 Safety / 100

82 Internet / 100

86 Affordability / 100

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Estimated Monthly Cost

Single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Rent (1-bedroom)	$470
Food (moderate)	$300
Transport	$12
Utilities	$55
Internet	$22
Healthcare	$45
Entertainment	$125
Total (moderate)	$1,144

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Housing Costs

Typical monthly rent in Tbilisi.

Shared accommodation	$200
Studio	$360
1-bedroom	$470
2-bedroom	$700
3-bedroom	$950

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City Scores

How Tbilisi rates, out of 100.

Cost of living

Safety

Quality of life

Internet

Healthcare

Transport

Nightlife

Climate

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At a Glance

Climate🌤️ Temperate
City sizeMedium
Near the seaNo
Geography⛰️ Mountains
Capital cityTbilisi
LanguageGeorgian
CurrencyGEL
Time zoneAsia/Tbilisi

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Pros and Cons of Tbilisi

✅ Pros

Affordable cost of living
Relatively safe city
Fast and reliable internet
Good public transport network
Great overall quality of life
Good healthcare options

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Monthly Budget by Lifestyle

Based on a single person living in a 1-bedroom apartment.

Budget $745 per month Basic $857 per month Moderate $1,144 per month Comfortable $1,609 per month Premium $2,590 per month

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Can You Live in Tbilisi on These Salaries?

Estimated for a single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Monthly income	Status	Remaining
$ 1,000	Tight Budget	$-144 / month
$ 2,000	Very Comfortable	$856 / month
$ 3,000	Premium Lifestyle	$1,856 / month
$ 5,000	Premium Lifestyle	$3,856 / month
$ 8,000	Premium Lifestyle	$6,856 / month