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What a month costs, how prices compare with other countries
Monthly cost in Georgia
Spending runs from GEL 658 a month in the poorest fifth to GEL 3,740 in the richest
Per person, whole country
GEL 1,490
what a typical person spends in a month
Spending across the population
GEL 658richest 20%
GEL 3,740
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How living costs in Georgia compare
Neighbours, region and the world on the same monthly figure
What things cost here
How much the same goods and services cost in Georgia against other countries
Cheaper than 69% of countries
Where Georgia sits when every country is lined up from cheapest to most expensive
Pakistanmost expensive
Bermuda
middle
A basket of goods and services that costs GEL 2,660 at world-middle prices costs GEL 2,250 here.
Data source: household consumption 2024 (World Bank), International Comparison Program 2021 (World Bank), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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Cost of living in Georgia
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of living in Georgia?
A typical person in Georgia spends about GEL 1,490 a month — around GEL 17,800 a year — on housing, groceries, transport and other everyday costs. It's a nationwide average across different regions, cities and types of housing.
What is the standard of living in Georgia?
By spending, Georgia ranks #75 of 185 countries. A typical person spends about GEL 1,490 a month, the poorest 20% about GEL 658 and the richest 20% about GEL 3,740. The gap between them shows how unevenly people live.
What is the cost of living in Georgia in US dollars?
The cost of living in Georgia is about $560 a month, or roughly $6,720 a year per person.
How much money do you need to live comfortably in Georgia?
It all depends on your standard of living. A modest budget runs about GEL 658 a month per person, a typical one around GEL 1,490, and a comfortable life around GEL 2,030. In big cities and for a family, costs are usually higher.
Is the average salary in Georgia enough to live on?
Usually not quite. Average spending is about GEL 1,490 a month, while the average take-home pay in Georgia is about GEL 958. For more on incomes, see salaries in Georgia.
Is Georgia an expensive country to live in?
Somewhat. Georgia is more expensive than 60% of countries worldwide and ranks 10th of 17 in the Middle East by cost of living.
What currency is used in Georgia?
Georgia uses the Georgian Lari (GEL). Amounts on this page are shown in it; the currency switcher converts them.
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