How Much It Costs to Live in Tbilisi: Full Breakdown (993)
A complete Unehasim guide for relocants and investors
Tbilisi remains one of the most affordable and comfortable cities to live in across the region.
The cost of living is lower than in Europe or Israel, while the quality of life is high.
However, expenses vary significantly depending on the district, lifestyle, and housing format.
This Unehasim guide explains how much it costs to live in Tbilisi in 2026: housing, food, transport, healthcare, education, and entertainment.
- Housing Costs in Tbilisi
Prices depend on the district and type of apartment.
Average rental prices (2026):
| Type of housing | Monthly price |
| Studio | $350–550 |
| 1‑bedroom | $450–700 |
| 2‑bedroom | $600–1,000 |
| Premium‑class | $1,200–2,500 |
By district:
- Saburtalo: $450–900
• Vake: $700–1,500
• Mtatsminda: $600–1,200
• Isani: $350–600
• Didi Digomi: $350–550
Conclusion: rent is the main expense for relocants.
- Utilities
Average monthly costs:
- electricity + water + gas: $40–70
• heating in winter: $30–60
• internet: $12–20
• mobile plan: $5–10
Total: $60–120 per month.
- Food and groceries
Supermarket prices:
- bread — $0.50
• milk — $1
• eggs (10 pcs) — $1.50
• chicken (1 kg) — $3–4
• vegetables/fruits — $0.5–1.5/kg
• cheese — $4–7
Monthly grocery budget:
- one person — $150–250
• couple — $250–350
• family — $350–500
Cafés and restaurants:
- lunch in a café — $6–10
• dinner in a restaurant — $12–25
• coffee — $1.5–3
- Transportation
- metro/bus: $0.35 per ride
• monthly pass: $12
• taxi within the city: $2–5
• gasoline: $1.1–1.3 per liter
Tbilisi offers very affordable transportation.
- Healthcare
Public healthcare:
cheap, but quality varies.
Private healthcare:
- doctor consultation — $15–30
• lab tests — $10–40
• dentistry — $20–80
Insurance: $20–60/month.
- Education
Public schools:
free, but instruction is in Georgian.
Private schools:
$150–500/month.
International schools:
$600–1,500/month.
Kindergartens:
- public — $15–30
• private — $100–250
- Sports and fitness
- gym — $20–40
• swimming pool — $20–50
• yoga/pilates — $30–60
- Entertainment and leisure
- cinema — $4–6
• theater — $8–20
• museums — $2–5
• bar/pub — $10–20 per evening
- Monthly budget needed to live in Tbilisi
Minimum budget (one person):
$600–800
Comfortable budget:
$900–1,300
Premium lifestyle:
$1,500–2,500
Family of three:
$1,500–2,500 (depending on school choice)
- Conclusion: Tbilisi is one of the most affordable relocation destinations
Advantages:
- low cost of living
• strong infrastructure
• international community
• affordable housing
• cheap transportation
• high‑quality food
Tbilisi suits both young professionals and families.
Unehasim Recommendations
- calculate your budget in advance
• choose a district that fits your lifestyle
• consider school expenses
• compare rental options
• plan for healthcare costs
Professional Support from Unehasim
We help relocants:
- choose the right district and housing
• calculate their monthly budget
• verify documents
• organize the relocation
• find a property management company
With us, relocation becomes simple, comfortable, and safe.
