Cost of living in Georgia (country) - Prices and recommendations.

[@malcolmnicoll1165]

Thanks, Tony. I appreciate your covering all the basics and breaking down of cost of day-to-day living. Most grateful.

[@TonyGoesGlobal]

My pleasure!

[@SvanTowerMan]

I first became interested in Georgia a few years ago, and totally fell in love with it last year. I want to visit it, and potentially even live there temporarily or permanently. It's good to know that everything is really cheap there! Even if I didn't have a great job, living a normal life would be inexpensive, which is good. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that the supermarkets have a lot of the same brands we have here in the States. It would certainly make the transition easier, as I wouldn't have to adjust my lifestyle too much, while learning more about the Georgian culture at the same time. Thanks for the video!

[@Food4thought1234]

Thanks! I've been planning this move for the past 2 years, but because of the Pandemic I pushed off. I'm going on vacation in November to see how I like it... then hopefully be there for a year or more. Just watching your video got me excited. I'm so ready. I think I might just stay for a year, just because it's pretty cheap there, and I can just soak in the culture and take my time. THanks!

[@TonyGoesGlobal]

I'm happy that my video was useful. Good luck with your move.

[@pompeyboy1612]

How did I go bro??

[@TonyGoesGlobal]

Got questions about living in Georgia as an expat? Please leave a comment below and i'll try and answer them. If this video was useful for you then please subscribe to my channel. 0:00 Introduction 0:40 Accommodation 4:24 Transportation 7:26 Eating out 8:32 Supermarkets 10:45 Mobile data

[@GringoNation]

Extremely helpful content, Tony! Good choices on the restaurants too. Hope to see more from you soon. :-)

[@TonyGoesGlobal]

Thanks for your kind comment. I've had a bit of a break from my channel recently. My dad went into hospital and sadly died last week. Now getting round to editing old content. I see you are now in Turkey. Never been there but it's on my list. Enjoy!

[@GringoNation]

@@TonyGoesGlobal Oh no, Tony! I'm so sorry to hear that. My condolences. Priorities are priorities. I wish you all the best going forward. Turkey is beautiful, no doubt!

[@TonyGoesGlobal]

@@GringoNation Thank you

[@zazorsps6180]

I have been trying to find quality videos to explain living expenses in georgia for a while cuz i wanna study there tysm mate have a good day ❤️

[@TonyGoesGlobal]

Happy to help!

[@starkRECORDINGS]

Great video, Tony. Excellent insights and recommendations. Most appreciated, thank you.

[@TonyGoesGlobal]

You’re welcome.

[@andrewtuson6990]

Very useful - it matched my experience.

[@TonyGoesGlobal]

Thanks Andrew

[@sanjojohn5060]

Great video. Informative ! Thanks Tony. Keep up the good work man. cheers!

[@JerryCHEN-bh7fj]

thanks, your voice is nice and your presentation is well organized.

[@TonyGoesGlobal]

Thank you.

[@CaptCanuck4444]

Useful information, thanks!

[@whereisteacherjoyce]

Super useful. 🙂

[@AlwaysonaJourney]

Thanks Tony. This was very useful. Just what I was looking for. ;-)

[@TonyGoesGlobal]

Glad it was helpful for you. Happy travelling.

[@sammiesmith6690]

Very informative video on the republic of Georgia 🇬🇪.

[@TonyGoesGlobal]

Thanks for watching

[@ODeTravelCultureLife]

Pretty good information about Georgia living, thank you for sharing your experience.

[@TonyGoesGlobal]

Thanks for watching!

[@soundslight7754]

Interesting and helpful. Thanks for sharing Tony :)

[@TonyGoesGlobal]

Glad it was useful.

[@allenst3867]

Hi Tony, I'm thinking about moving to Georgia at the end of august 2022. I was planning on teaching English as main income and teach online as well. but for me I feel like i have no legs if I don't have a vehicle for travelling around the country specially going camping and off-roading, are there a good choice of 4x4 suv's ? and how expensive are they?

[@mpmmohmykinggoldglorysport3420]

MY DEAR TONY KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK

[@TonyGoesGlobal]

Thank you for watching.

[@ianrichardson6125]

It's,all changed now it costs about £150 more than a year ago ,I've lived here 8 years when we first came living well was £700 per month including petrol ,great place to stay

[@TonyGoesGlobal]

I guess it means the economy is growing. Or maybe it's due to an oversaturated market. I understand that there are quite a few Russians there now.

[@ghulabkhan762]

Very nice to see the world of Georgia

[@TonyGoesGlobal]

It certainly is a beautiful country.

[@herbertbaz1417]

Thanks Tony, just the video I was looking for

[@TonyGoesGlobal]

Glad it was useful.

[@Bung-o-Boi]

Ant wait to visit Georgia again, anyone have any recommendation for some tours into the nature, I'd like to see stuff outside Tbilisi too

[@gvantsaghoniashvili8050]

I'd recommend you to check out Lopota Lake resort in Kakheti, it's absolutely beautiful. Also if you like nature, you can hike your way up to the Bursa waterfall, which is also in Kakheti.

[@user-ne8qy3no4w]

there are 14 national parks and a lot of museums, I don`t understand -why everybody links Georgia just like a country of tasty food...There is sooooooooo much interesting over food!!!!

[@ClaudiaFonguhTV]

Very helpful content

[@seanefrem9226]

Nice video. Detailed . Thank you.

[@TonyGoesGlobal]

Glad you liked it

[@Chap17]

Thanks for the info...it would have been nice to see the grocery stores and produce ..

[@2ndTim3_1-6]

This is was really great, thanks for being so clear and concise. Do you mind me asking, if we stay a year in Georgia would we need to pay tax in that country ? usually 180 days is the qualifier or did you get around that with a certain type of digital nomad visa ?

[@nzskipster]

Great content mate

[@TonyGoesGlobal]

Thanks very much.

[@ericc.sabadin4513]

Great Video...Very Informative!

[@TonyGoesGlobal]

Thank you!

[@lvngitcouture]

Very useful. Thank you

[@TonyGoesGlobal]

Glad it was useful.

[@pauljones3557]

Lots of backpacker hostels all over Georgia for less than £5 a night.

[@pdiamondp]

Mr. Tony, thank you for the useful information. This year I will be moving to Georgia. Thank you for that section. I will contact you. Eiichi Hirakawa

[@georgesumile8310]

Hi tony nice info,planning to visit next year

[@TonyGoesGlobal]

Thank you. I hope it was useful for you. Enjoy your trip.

[@osamaalashqar]

Nice and honest dialogue

[@TonyGoesGlobal]

Thanks for watching.

[@yousefahmed1748]

Thank you so much 🙏🙏🙏

[@TonyGoesGlobal]

You're welcome 👍

[@asharhasan75]

Georgia is a lovely place to visit, ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@TonyGoesGlobal]

Indeed it is.

[@oppydegold87]

Thanks for the info, I really appreciate this piece. Please do you have any idea on how to start poultry business in Tbilisi and the price of renting a penthouse farm?

[@TonyGoesGlobal]

No idea, sorry. You could join the Tbilisi expat group on Facebook and ask there. They might be able to help.

[@arifhidayatullah3346]

Do you know what salary standard in georgia as a restaurant cook sir? I got job offer to georgia and they offer me like $1000 / month, which is $5 / hour with 48 hour / week. I really need this information. Thank you sir. 😁

[@TonyGoesGlobal]

No idea, but you can check jobs.ge

[@marcorasool1593]

Hi, if u were to live for ever in Georgia then which city would u choose to live in? Would u buy or rent apartment for living & where which area? Tnkx

[@TonyGoesGlobal]

I would choose to live in Tbilisi. More to do and more opportunities. Saburtalo is an upcoming area. Not in the centre but with good transport links

[@Redwerewolf1]

Hi my name is Waldo from South Africa and im looking into moving to Georgia (poti /Tblisi or Batumi) i would just like to know what would the basic average salary be for a normal day job

[@pedromax6878]

I’m planning 22 days vacation to explore Giorgia so I need to know how many days to stay in different major cities in Georgia.hope I can communicate with you to know the details I’m solo traveler.

[@wa9neu]

my daughter in law is from Tlilisi. she told me how inexpensive it is there. So I believe I could make it okay on my Social Security Pension ANd Not have to dip into my Millitary and VA Pension at all... How much is Maid service there? I might get a little lazy and want a house keeper and cook . lol

[@georgecoll5659]

Hello, great video! Very informative. I have a question, did you require a vaccine (not covid-19) to enter Georgia? On the travel guide for americans, it is recommended to get vaccines for hepatitis A and pre exposure rabies. Does the UK guide say something similar?

[@TonyGoesGlobal]

Thanks for watching. I had already had rabies and Hep vaccines when I went to live in Ukraine, so I didn't need to get them again. My wife got bitten by a dog in Georgia and needed 6 injections. There are many stray dogs there so it's probably a good idea to get rabies shots and probably Hep too. Personally, I probably wouldn't have bothered getting them if I was only going there for a week or 2. But if you are planning to be there long term then it would definitely be a good idea. One thing to consider is that your insurance might not cover you if you get bitten and need vaccines in Georgia. Especially if it's against US government advice.

[@ChefEarthenware]

How much of a barrier is the language? Could someone just arrive from the UK and be able to function? If I wanted to hire an unofficial translator, how much would it set me back? (I'm a bit too old to think about finding a Georgian girlfriend).

[@georgesboutz8080]

You will find that most people under 30 speak some or even good English, the older people do not. All hotels and most restaurants have staff that speaks English as well. The Georgian alphabet is undecipherable even to me and I am fluent in Russian French and English. Good luck on your travels.

[@sandhyashiva3036]

First of all thank you for the informative video. Have you been to kazbegi?

[@TonyGoesGlobal]

Unfortunately, we didn't go there. Maybe on our next visit.

[@bendtfender2894]

Great video

[@TonyGoesGlobal]

Thanks for watching.

[@misho1488]

Nice video , good luck

[@TonyGoesGlobal]

Thank you 👍

[@angelienestark5524]

Hello sir i had a question, i wanted to know that if i travel to georgia on tourist visa and later find a job and can i convert it to work visa?

[@TonyGoesGlobal]

Not sure about that. You would be better off emailing or calling the Georgian embassy in your country.

[@pauljones3557]

The cheapest discount supermarket is Libre. The lidi of Georgia.

[@bio10155]

Hi Tony, I'll be moving over to Tbilisi soon form the UK for ~5 years. I'd like to own a cheap run around car for the duration. Do you know if owning a car there requires road tax/MOT or is it simply registration and transfer of title and new number plates? Cheers.

[@TonyGoesGlobal]

Hi, judging by the quality of the cars on the road I can't imagine any have passed an MOT! There are plenty of old bangers. Joking aside. I didn't drive a car in Georgia because I was too scared to be on the roads. Mental drivers. Check out this link. It was written by a nomad. It might answer your questions better than I can. Sorry I can't be more helpful.

[@bio10155]

@@TonyGoesGlobal Hi Tony, thank for your time replying back. Yeah I heard about their driving...I've had my fair share of nutty divers across the globe, but I'm willing to take on the Georgians! did you mean to supply a link? Cheers.

[@TonyGoesGlobal]

nomadentrepreneur.io/buying-cars-georgia/

[@TonyGoesGlobal]

Sorry. Forgot to paste it.

[@bio10155]

@@TonyGoesGlobal no worries! 😊

[@muhammadbilal-sd1rg]

So beautiful

[@iyanuloluwaayodeji2283]

Do I need to go with either Police Clearance Report or Travel Health Insurance if I am considering traveling to Georgia?

[@TonyGoesGlobal]

Travel insurance would be a good idea. Also check this website. stopcov.ge/en

[@iyanuloluwaayodeji2283]

@@TonyGoesGlobal Thanks for the tip.

[@Danushka12321]

People also ask Can I change visit visa to work visa in Georgia?

[@TonyGoesGlobal]

I doubt it. Best to check with the Georgian embassy in your country.

[@ninicoolification]

For me Americano for 5 GEL is very expensive :D

[@TonyGoesGlobal]

:(

[@bertinakesseh2588]

Thank you so much Tony, but I want get the price of tourist visa and more information about it

[@TonyGoesGlobal]

Depending on your country, you may not need one. www.onlinevisa.com/visa-policy/georgia/#:~:text=At%20present%2C%20travelers%20from%20over,year%20depending%20on%20their%20nationality.&text=To%20visit%20Georgia%20for%20longer,embassy%20or%20consulate%20in%20person.

[@rodrigoramirjrfrancisco2721]

Does Tbilisi have Work Life balance?

[@TonyGoesGlobal]

I think people need to work a lot to survive, due to the low salaries.

[@mokushla6405]

Hello, in Georgia where is gluten free restaurant?

[@TonyGoesGlobal]

We didn't find one, but the Radio Cafe might be able to do something for you.

[@azoey87]

How about business sector in Georgia? For Engineering, Scaffolding sector in Georgia?

[@TonyGoesGlobal]

Not really sure about that. There is a lot of construction work going on though, especially in Batumi, loads of new buildings going up.

[@timcoley39]

Good job

[@TonyGoesGlobal]

Thanks.

[@billparrish9200]

Good stuff. Could a guy who bought a small place there live on, say, £700 a month? Modest life?

[@TonyGoesGlobal]

Yeah I think you will be fine. If you don't have any rent to pay then you will be able to live quite well.

[@japontv1158]

Can you rent apartament on Myhome before you go to Georgia? or do you need to stay there?

[@TonyGoesGlobal]

I guess you could contact some landlords, but they usually want a deposit in cash. The easiest thing would be to book an Airbnb for a week and then go and look at some places on Myhome when you're in the country.

[@japontv1158]

@@TonyGoesGlobal And the rental contract is made in English? (if not, I will not understand what I am signing)

[@TonyGoesGlobal]

@@japontv1158 If there is a contract, then it will be in Georgian. The best thing would be to find a Georgian to go with you to make sure you don't get ripped off. Just ask on the expat groups, I'm sure someone will help.

[@rondamon4408]

What about the weather? It seems to be a cold place.

[@TonyGoesGlobal]

A very mild winter and scorching hot summer.

[@eduardarakelov974]

Hi Toni Are you from Great Britain ? I am from Georgia

[@TonyGoesGlobal]

Yeah I am

[@eduardarakelov974]

@@TonyGoesGlobal If you need any assistance anyway I will try to do my best I like British people very much

[@pompeyboy1612]

I’m looking to move to Georgia from the UK, does anywhere know where I can get a bunch of questions asked, for free ofc? Thanks x

[@TonyGoesGlobal]

What did you want to know? Maybe I can help.

[@pompeyboy1612]

@@TonyGoesGlobal okay I’ll outline a couple of the questions, thanks very much, 1. When moving to Georgia from the UK, British nationals do not need a visa when staying for less than one year, does this mean I can stay for 364 days, leave for a day and come back to then start another year of visa free stay?? 2. What are the requirements for a visa, assuming I wanted to stay visa free and then transition to a visa, what would I need and is this difficult? 3. If I stay in Georgia visa free as allowed, am I then a tax resident there?

[@TonyGoesGlobal]

@@pompeyboy1612 I'll do my best to help you, but I would also advise talking to a professional. 1. Yes you can just walk across the border to Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan turn around and re enter for another 364 days. We went to Azerbaijan for the weekend on the train and then got stamped back into Georgia. 2. There is a 'nomad' type visa. As far as I know, you need to earn a certain level of salary and do a particular job to qualify. I think it was brought in to encourage IT people to work in Georgia. registration.gov.ge/pub/form/20/ydrv71/ 3. You would become a tax resident after 183 days in the country. As a foreigner you would be taxed only on Georgian income and not foreign income (unless you become a Georgian resident - by applying for temp/perm residency. Hope this helps. Tony

[@pompeyboy1612]

@@TonyGoesGlobal Thanks very much for your help, I'm seriously considering a move to Georgia, such a beautiful country! Your video and comments have been very helpful towards my decision so I thank you.

[@TonyGoesGlobal]

@@pompeyboy1612 You're most welcome. You'll love it there.

[@bhaveshrohira648]

Good morning sir.....i am from India Just wanted to know from job point of view wether we require to appear for IELTS to work in this country??

[@TonyGoesGlobal]

IELTS is usually required if you are going to work in an English speaking country. You will probably need to know the Georgian language to get a job there though.

[@bhaveshrohira648]

What all species of dogs are there on georgian streets??

[@TonyGoesGlobal]

@@bhaveshrohira648 loads of different ones

[@bhaveshrohira648]

Vch all?

[@TonyGoesGlobal]

@@bhaveshrohira648 What?

[@livingalpujarras]

Couldn’t work it out and then I realised ‘Robert ‘Wagner’

[@TonyGoesGlobal]

Haha - I've been called worse!

[@ilevbarepeter5279]

Did you see any blacks in your stay in Georgia because I'm planning on coming to Georgia.

[@TonyGoesGlobal]

Yeah I saw a few black people, also Chinese and Arab tourists. It’s a great country, you’ll have a great time.

[@Danushka12321]

How to find job in Georgia?

[@TonyGoesGlobal]

Try. jobs.ge

[@enkines1756]

I traveled to many countries one of my favour is Georgia. However there is one thing I do not like about Georgia, Georgia cities are one of dirtiest city in Europe. Do not get me wrong. The cities authorities try to clean the cities, but the problem is the thousands of stray dogs on the citied and their feces. A group of local doctors made an study. They said that the level of infection by dog parasite is so big in the population that it is endemic. The dogs infect the people and children. Many parasitic infections have not symptoms, to an epidemiologist, an endemic infection is one in which overall rates are static - not rising, not falling. More precisely, it means that the proportion of people who can get sick balances out the ‘basic reproduction number’ of the number of individuals that an infected individual would infect, assuming a population in which everyone could get sick. Walking on the street of Tbilisi I saw many young and old people with infection of parasites without symptoms . The same in Batumi. The local doctors reported the government back in 2018, so far the government has not done anything about it. The bad part is that people do not care about the problem, out of ignorance.

[@TonyGoesGlobal]

The government probably just kept the money for themselves rather than dealing with the problem. It's such a shame that there aren't more shelters for the stray dogs. :(

[@bertinakesseh2588]

I have interest

[@muhammadbilal-sd1rg]

You have jub mi

[@biggatap]

am black should i move to Georgia

[@TonyGoesGlobal]

Unfortunately, you will probably experience some racism, but it will be just people staring rather than being verbally or physically abusive. Georgia is still a wonderful country with mostly lovely people.

[@biggatap]

@@TonyGoesGlobal that's not racism if you come to Jamaica they stare as well .. i thought it was something more sinister than that i can live with that

[@TonyGoesGlobal]

@@biggatap Good luck then

[@biggatap]

@@TonyGoesGlobal blessings brother

[@someting9205]

I wanted to move and buy a country side home but i see they made it illegal in 2017.. shame. Not gonna visit then.

[@TonyGoesGlobal]

I think that law just applies to buying agricultural land.

[@someting9205]

@@TonyGoesGlobal i cant afford city residental sorry i read its illegsl to have a garden and i mostly eat vegetables

[@ninicoolification]

@@someting9205 the cost of land in small cities are not that high as in and in the vicinity of the capital. I have non-agricultural land in Gori, just a garden behind me house and I can still grow some fruit and vegetables there. if you are interested in some issues feel free to ask me. there were rumors foreigners would be permitted to purchase even the agricultural land.

[@someting9205]

@@ninicoolification aha, yes it is. Because i only have €15k. I also dont wanna live in a "small city" i will live in the forest. Alone. I dont need a store. I can grow food.

[@someting9205]

@@ninicoolification also i hear. They will destroy the country by digging for oil. Good luck. I stay here, even if my country is now a communist regim. Here i can grow foods somewhat, maybe the government will steal it later i dont know. I dont care.