How much do groceries cost in Tbilisi?

Basic grocery prices: milk (1L) — $2.01, eggs (12) — $2.62, chicken breast (500g) — $3.36.

Cost of Living in Tbilisi, Georgia

Prices in Georgia — Tbilisi + 1 more cities, Updated March 2026

Expensive

1 GEL = 0.3852 USD Rate updated October 27, 2026

GEL / USD →

🍜 $13.1 34 GEL Business Lunch (incl. drink)

☕ $3.36 8.72 GEL Cappuccino

🚌 $16.4 42.7 GEL Monthly Transport Pass

🏠 $518.5 1,346 GEL Studio 45m² (normal area)

How much does it cost to live in Tbilisi alone?

1 person

$999

≈ €893

To live in Tbilisi on a moderate budget, you'll need around $999/month. That covers renting a studio in a normal area ($519), weekday lunches out ($262), weekend casual meals ($69), a daily coffee, tea, or other cheap drinks ($101), a monthly transit pass ($16), and a few taxi rides ($33). No gym, no dining out every night — just everyday life.

How much does it cost to live in Tbilisi for two?

2 persons

$1,798 ≈ €1,608

If there are two of you, plan on around $1,798 ≈ €1,608/month — a proper apartment ($838), meals and daily drinks for both, two transit passes, and more taxi rides.

What does it cost to raise a family in Tbilisi?

Family

$1,968 ≈ €1,760

With a child, the total comes to around $1,968 ≈ €1,760/month. Kids eat less, rarely pay for transit, but you'll need more taxi rides and little extras add up fast. School fees not included.

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Food & Drinks

How much does eating out cost in Tbilisi?

Item USD $ GEL ₾

🍽️ Business Lunch (incl. drink) $13.1 34 GEL

🍔 Fast Food Combo Meal $8.59 22.3 GEL

🍗 Chicken Breast (500g) $3.36 8.72 GEL

🥛 Milk (1L) $2.01 5.22 GEL

🥚 Eggs (12) $2.62 6.80 GEL

🍅 Tomatoes (1kg) $2.24 5.82 GEL

🧀 Local Cheese (500g) $4.86 12.6 GEL

🍎 Apples (1kg) $1.51 3.92 GEL

🥔 Potatoes (1kg) $0.72 1.87 GEL

🍺 Beer 0.5L (supermarket) $1.71 4.44 GEL

🍷 Wine Bottle (red, table) $10.5 27.2 GEL

🥤 Coca-Cola (2L) $1.46 3.79 GEL

🍞 Bread (2 people, 1 day) $0.54 1.40 GEL

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Rent & Housing

How much is rent in Tbilisi?

Item USD $ GEL ₾

🏢 Rent 85m² (expensive area) $1,063 2,760 GEL

🏠 Rent 85m² (normal area) $837.6 2,174 GEL

💡 Utilities 85m² (2 persons) $84.1 218.2 GEL

🏢 Studio 45m² (expensive) $778.5 2,021 GEL

🏠 Studio 45m² (normal area) $518.5 1,346 GEL

💡 Utilities 45m² (1 person) $60.9 158.1 GEL

📶 Internet (monthly) $13.5 34.9 GEL

📺 TV 40" Flat Screen $319.4 829.2 GEL

🔲 Microwave (800/900W) $150.6 390.8 GEL

🧴 Laundry Detergent (3L) $10.8 28.1 GEL

🧹 Cleaning Help (per hour) $6.72 17.4 GEL

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Clothing & Shoes

How much do clothes cost in Tbilisi?

Item USD $ GEL ₾

👖 Jeans (Levis 501) $104.6 271.5 GEL

👗 Summer Dress (Zara, H&M) $53.1 137.7 GEL

👟 Sport Shoes (Nike, Adidas) $118.8 308.4 GEL

👞 Leather Business Shoes $111.3 289 GEL

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Transportation

How much does transport cost in Tbilisi?

Item USD $ GEL ₾

🚗 VW Golf (new) $11,671 30,298 GEL

⛽ Gasoline (1L) $1.20 3.12 GEL

🎫 Monthly Transport Pass $16.4 42.7 GEL

🚕 Taxi Trip (8km) $8.22 21.3 GEL

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Healthcare

How much does healthcare cost in Tbilisi?

Item USD $ GEL ₾

💊 Cold Medicine (6 days) $7.47 19.4 GEL

💉 Antibiotics (12 doses) $6.72 17.4 GEL

🏥 Doctor Visit (15 min) $29.1 75.6 GEL

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Personal Care

How much does personal care cost in Tbilisi?

Item USD $ GEL ₾

🧻 Tampons (32 pcs) $5.23 13.6 GEL

🧴 Deodorant (50ml) $4.11 10.7 GEL

🧴 Shampoo (400ml) $5.98 15.5 GEL

🧻 Toilet Paper (4 rolls) $2.62 6.80 GEL

🪥 Toothpaste $3.74 9.71 GEL

💇 Men's Haircut $12.7 33 GEL

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Entertainment & Leisure

How much does entertainment cost in Tbilisi?

Item USD $ GEL ₾

🍺 Dinner for 2 (pub) $29.9 77.6 GEL

🎬 Cinema (2 tickets) $12.3 32 GEL

🎭 Theater (2 tickets, best) $43.3 112.5 GEL

🍝 Italian Dinner for 2 (full) $46.3 120.2 GEL

🍸 Cocktail (downtown) $8.22 21.3 GEL

☕ Cappuccino $3.36 8.72 GEL

🍺 Beer in Pub (500ml) $2.99 7.76 GEL

📱 iPad Wi-Fi 128GB $565.6 1,468 GEL

📱 Mobile (1 min, prepaid) $0.10 0.26 GEL

🏋️ Gym Membership (monthly) $54.9 142.6 GEL

🚬 Marlboro Cigarettes $3.36 8.72 GEL

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Prices by City

Which city in Georgia is the cheapest to live in?

	Tbilisi ★	Batumi
🍽️ Business Lunch (incl. drink)	$13.1 34 GEL	$13.1 34 GEL
☕ Cappuccino	$3.36 8.72 GEL	$2.99 7.76 GEL
🍺 Beer in Pub (500ml)	$2.99 7.76 GEL	$3.36 8.72 GEL
🎫 Monthly Transport Pass	$16.4 42.7 GEL	$20.2 52.4 GEL
🏢 Studio 45m² (expensive)	$778.5 2,021 GEL	$823.4 2,137 GEL

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All Cities in Georgia

Average cost of living in other cities

Tbilisi ~$999 (current) Batumi ~$909

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Georgia lives between contrasts - the mountainous north and the Black Sea coast - where Batumi on the water is cheaper than the capital Tbilisi, running $909 and $999/month respectively. Georgia was the first country to officially adopt Christianity back in 301 - you'll see that spiritual legacy in every city's architecture, and it often makes Georgia a better deal for travelers than its neighbors. The local khachapuri - that cheese-filled bread - is one of the most filling and budget-friendly lunches you can get.