What can $200 get you in Georgia: How much is renting an apartment

[@TheJoah2010]

Very informative video! Also a good reminder that 600/800/1000 dollars for a place, even in Vake or Vera, is a total rip off (please expats, don't spoil the market for others).

[@RJinspire]

Foreigners been overcharged for an apartment is one important thing that I've missed talking about. I hope this video help others not to be overcharged in excess of over US$500, thanks Jo, well said

[@iraklaaaa]

It's not good to talk about stuff that you have no idea about. 600$+ is an average cost for a GOOD apartment in Vake area specifically. 1000$ is expensive and the apartment should be a top class for you to pay this money. However, as I said people pay 600-700-800-900$ for just decent apartments in Vake. Including locals. I myself am renting apartments for 3 years+ and have never paid less than 650$ in Vake. What about this apartment shown in the video, I consider it as a pretty low quality one, would not live there myself (don't trying to insult anybody, everybody has his own taste) and the area looks terrible, must be somewhere in the suburbs.

[@Blenduu]

Very detailed and educational. Stay well!

[@RJinspire]

I hope you find the video helpful when in the Caucasus

[@hendrikmostert3305]

This is hands down the best and most informative video I've seen about life as an expat in Tbilisi. I am moving out of my home country (South Africa) to Georgia next month. Thanks for the great video!

[@RJinspire]

I hope you enjoy Tbilisi and the rest of Georgia but watch-out for the Gypsy kids, they are taught to target tourists foreigners and if you are not careful they will steal your money

[@hendrikmostert3305]

@@RJinspire Hi RJ! I've arrived in Tbilisi. Currently staying in AirBnB. However, everyone is telling me that I won't be able to find an apartment for under 500 Dollar?! This is way above my budget. Do you have any advice for me? I'm looking for 250 - 300 USD maximum. Please, any help would be a blessing.

[@RJinspire]

Don't believe what everyone is telling you there are plenty of apartments that you can still find for between 300-450 US dollars, also try to avoid agents. I am back in Tbilisi after one of my subscribers wanted my help and if I have the time I might sit down with you and give you some tips and also get you a few numbers to call apartment owners. How long are you likely to stay at your Airbnb and what sort of a job do you do

[@RJinspire]

send me an email

[@hendrikmostert3305]

@@RJinspire Thanks! I sent you an email.

[@CowboyJojosAdventures]

Lots of great pointers when renting an Appartment. Great to know RJ well covered. 👍

[@RJinspire]

Thanks a lot my friends, I thought sharing my experience would be helpful to others

[@krissmgvlogs]

First time seeing you in an apartment. I like it, nice and bright and airy. And some good tips too. Thanks for this wonderful vlog!

[@RJinspire]

I took your advice on making some videos to show the places I stay in when not camping, thanks for that advice, Kris, it did bear some fruits, especially now when I am not travelling from one country to another.

[@RJinspire]

Kris, you won't have been uploading for a while, are you on a sabbatical?😂

[@krissmgvlogs]

@@RJinspire Kinda. Relaxing and regrouping. I also have an online business which I'm trying to improve upon. Will be back soon. 🙂

[@krissmgvlogs]

@@RJinspire I can't remember offering that advice but glad I did 😄

[@RJinspire]

@@krissmgvlogs no worries, at least I took your advice and loved making this video

[@PJS_PJS]

Great guide RJ, you didn’t miss anything!

[@RJinspire]

I tried to cover as much as I could to help those who would like to visit and stay for a few months

[@RJinspire]

Let me know when you are likely to be in any former Soviet country, we might meet there

[@blablaba1871]

Excellent information about prices and paying for utilities.

[@RJinspire]

Thanks, I hope the info helps

[@RaiFlyAway]

Very interesting God bless you my brother

[@RJinspire]

Thank you

[@diannebrown8083]

Just stumbled across your channel and have subscribed. I am now in Turkey and researching Georgia for long term stay. I will definitely check out you other videos. I would really love to meet with you when I do arrive to help navigate me through the process of renting.. Love and Light to you my new found friend!!!

[@RJinspire]

Thanks Dianne, message me through my contact below any video description or go to my KZbin 'About' page. I will be happy to give you some tips as I know the country like the back of my hand

[@diannebrown8083]

@@RJinspire Forgive me for not answering sooner. I was doing research on Portugal trying to make a decision. One thing that scared me off on one of your video how the children can be a menace. That was scary. But I will keep in touch. You have not done any video lately. Are you well?

[@RJinspire]

They don't bother females as much, they are taught to target males due to the belief that the male has the cash and the female doesn't have. Let me know when you are likely to get to Georgia and if I am still in Georgia I would be happy to meet and possibly help you get an apartment. M advice is that you should come to Georgia first and if you don't like it then you can head to Portugal. Georgia is pretty cheap for your living and Portugal is a bit more expensive

[@diannebrown8083]

@@RJinspire Hello RJ and thank you for replying. Yes, you are right Portugal is very expensive compare to Georgia. I think I have decided on Georgia. Hopefully when I arrived the end of the month you will be available. I definitely can use your help..I will be in touch Blessing and Peace be yours💜

[@RJinspire]

You will definitely love Georgia and I mist warn that the country is addictive, you might never leave. Email me through contacts on about page

[@shereep6332]

Ok. Now i’ve seen the whole apartment. Its actually very nice! Very very clean ! Lots of space

[@RJinspire]

The apartment is huge and it gives me that Soviet feel and inspiration to learn more of the Soviet-way did things. You should visit the Caucasus and/or Turkey this year while I am still around these areas

[@AmericanEnglishBrent]

Love your content. Keep it up! I'd love to visit Georgia one day.

[@RJinspire]

If you ever decide to visit Georgia, don't hesitate to ask for any information before going there and I would be happy to give you as much info as possible. I am like the King of the Caucasus (Afghanistan, Armenia and Georgia), thanks for liking the video

[@AmericanEnglishBrent]

@@RJinspire Awesome! Thanks so much. Keep up the great work!

[@RJinspire]

Will do, thanks

[@MandaLynn8]

Now I have Georgia on my mind 🤣 you really covered everything. But RJ, do you ever miss sleeping on the ground in the tent? Love the laugh 💚

[@RJinspire]

I never miss camping and sleeping on my camping mat because I just wake up and go, too much snow at the moment and I will be going camping in the snow, you want to join😂. I realised that many travellers struggle to find a decent place to rent and it's also a headache when they have no idea what to bring along

[@RJinspire]

You haven't uploaded in a while, my dear

[@MandaLynn8]

@@RJinspire I have not. I had to put my writing and health first. 💚

[@RJinspire]

@@MandaLynn8 let me know when is your next uplaod

[@rutherfordbhayes423]

Great video and spirit ! I too am fascinated by Soviet buildings . Thanks for showing something affordable ! That’s what I am looking for . Do you think they would let me have my dogs ? I have two small ones .

[@RJinspire]

Some landlords are okay with tenant's having animals, ask first though

[@shereep6332]

I like the floor alot Herringbone wood.

[@RJinspire]

It really is an interesting building. I hope you get to visit Georgia and Armenia while I am still over here, you will love it

[@hunji._]

Thank you for this video! IT IS informative :) Do you have any plans to make a video about platforms/websites we can sue to rent an apartment ourselves not through agents?

[@RJinspire]

I am travelling across Asia at the moment, I will definitely consider making another video on how to find places to rent in Georgia, thanks for asking👌

[@MartintheMetalhead]

Very Nice place you got there in Tbilisi. Its coming up 3 years in April since the last time I was in Georgia. I hope to be back in the former USSR as I've only got like 3 Soviet states left to visit.

[@RJinspire]

I love Georgia and they taught me how to make chacha and wine( editing the video and is coming soon). Wow, you have done well, only three Soviet countries to visit, I hope to complete all of them by 2023, hopefully covid wont stand on my way. Let me know when you are likely to be in any former Soviet country

[@greatnamewelldone383]

Thank you for posting this video. All the apartment videos I have watched for Tbilisi were making me feel worried I could not afford to live there. I have a question please 😊 If I rented an apartment like yours would I feel safe there do you think?

[@RJinspire]

I am glad the video gave you a different perspective, yes, you will feel safe if you rented a old building (Soviet built) and they are a lot cheaper, where in Georgia you would like to rent? Feel free to message me if you ever need more info, you can find my contacts on the About page and also below the description of this video

[@locumania]

I'm your first Yt subscriber, how do you feel? 😅

[@warriorbard]

As someone is who is petrified of heights, just watching you operate the washing line had my stomach dropping to the floor in terror. There is no way in hell I would use that. I would just get a laundry drying rack.😱🙈😱🙈

[@RJinspire]

I have done some crazy travels in my life including crossing a bridge on a makeshift train wagon that had holes on the floor and that was scarier than the Soviet washing line 😂 kzbin.info/www/bejne/nl7SoJinnZqteZI

[@azadahmed412]

How far is da Bautami Town from Tbilisi o shall I say da harbor thanks

[@RJinspire]

5hrs by marshtuka (minibus) from Tbilisi to Batumi and 6hrs by train. Batumi is a sea resort

[@rutherfordbhayes423]

It’s very nice respectable , fashionable apartment . I prefer them to the modern ones . More character .

[@RJinspire]

I really loved that apartment but sadly I am leaving Georgia for Asia 😂

[@blessymariajoseph]

How do you get the contacts of landlords?

[@RJinspire]

You can use Georgian websites, send me an email and I will send you the websites links, sorry I cant post links on the channel

[@adekunlevictor3432]

What district is this? Unfortunately apartment aren't 200$ ,1 bed is like 600$

[@azadahmed412]

Hi Rjinspire trust u well today. Ur video is great tell me more about da visa also jobs n what da requirements for a driving job do I need to get a international driving license from my country as for where I m staying n what can I bring along wid me. I'm a south African say for example can I bring along my favorite tea 🍵 o may b my favorite coffee u know something like that also medication do I need to get a letter from a doctor. Give me details on what to expect at da border o yes I almost forget what papers 📃 I know my passport n others. Thanks u r a great help to me thanks again have a nice day

[@RJinspire]

Thank you Ahmed brother, yes I am well and working on my next trip. I have met a few South Africans in Georgia and apparently you guys don't require a visa for Georgia. All you need is proof of accommodation and that's it

[@ElviraVita]

Thanks for information! What about prices for houses? Are they cheaper than flats?

[@RJinspire]

Some houses are cheaper than flats

[@shereep6332]

I do not mean to insult the apartment. It is alot for $200 / month. I really hope that you enjoy living there. Will be cozy for you.

[@RJinspire]

Hello stranger, 🤔where have you been hiding? Good to hear from you, did you check your emails? I am just staying here for a few months then I will be travelling to another Soviet country if the pandemic is not as bad

[@azadahmed412]

Hi what I forget to ask u if u get halal foods in super markets thanks

[@RJinspire]

Most places you can get halal foods and there are many Turkish and Arabic shops and restaurants

[@azadahmed412]

Hi I m a south African also I m great full for ur help n where's da place u was saying da rent is $150 a month I believe da visa is for 1year hw long u r staying sorry to b inquisitive thanks sir have a nice weekend

[@RJinspire]

Due to the influx of Russians to Georgia, rent has gone considerably high at the moment. Apartments are from $300 upwards, you can simply book your stay at a hostel or hotel or guesthouse for a week and that would be enough to show airport officials on your arrival, and that's if they decide to ask you

[@ElviraVita]

How long does it take to get to the city centre?

[@RJinspire]

35 minutes of walking or 10 minutes in the bus

[@jamesdee2434]

Nice job Sir well done very helpful and informative 🇬🇧🙏

[@auksasful]

Thats interesting. Do people in Georgia speak English or Russian?

[@RJinspire]

Georgia is moving towards Europe and trying their hardest to bury their Soviet history. Thy have adopted English as their second language, so most young people can't speak a word of Russian. The occupation of their territories has built some resentment towards Russia, thanks for asking

[@zlayman70]

it is cheap, but I dont mind to more for a nicer house and better location. Indeed its super cheap.. I rent out my 45sqm flat at USD1500. You cant even get a room for USD200 in Singapore

[@RJinspire]

$200 in Singapore sounds very cheap, interesting comment and I will certainly bear that in mind

[@zlayman70]

@@RJinspire no..you didnt read..I said you cannot get a room for USD200 :)

[@RJinspire]

@@zlayman70 I did read but missed the 'cant', sorry, my dear, see you in Singapore. Let me know when they relax their travel restrictions

[@c.blakerockhart1128]

I've paid $400 a month PLUS BILLS for an apartment MUCH SMALLER here in the U.S. That's a fairly large apartment. Have a BLESSED DAY. 🇺🇸😎

[@RJinspire]

Yeap, tell me about it. Over here is between $200-250 plus $50 bills for a huge Soviet apartment. I am glad this video has given you an insight into life in the Caucasus

[@c.blakerockhart1128]

@@RJinspire R.J. believe it or not we are now buying a 2000 sq ft house for only $300 a month, INCLUDING insurance. In our area you can't RENT a 2000 sq ft house for under $600 a month. THAT'S CRAZY ! Stay warm my Friend. Drink lots of CHA CHA ! 😂

[@RJinspire]

@@c.blakerockhart1128 I am staying away from Chacha and wine for now😂

[@Jakins07]

Nice one, planning to visit July, i am from Nigeria presently in the Gambia at the moment, i need you contact please thanks.

[@RJinspire]

Contacts are on the about me page or check below description in every video. I would love to visit Nigeria, Gambia, Ghana and the rest of Africa

[@Jakins07]

@@RJinspire That will be great

[@RJinspire]

👌

[@iraklaaaa]

I wonder where did you find this apartment, man... It looks not nice and the area must be somewhere extremely far from the city center, very ugly. No wonder why you pay 200$. I'm renting a decent apartment in Vake area, paying 700$ and I'm a local so no, I haven't been ripped off lol Just for the contrast you could have shown some decent apartments too. I myself would not live in this one shown in the video, nor would I recommend it to my friends, not to mention that the area looks like it's somewhere in the suburbs... Just a comment from a local, don't take it personal and good luck!!!

[@RJinspire]

😂😂😂 You sound like a Georgian housing agent, Irakli, $700 is way too much for an apartment in Georgia, I am afraid. The area has more Soviet buildings than most areas and this was in Nadzaladebi, there are other apartments as lovely as this in Isani, Avlabari, and Chugureti as well. I am fascinated with Soviet buildings and that might not be everyone's cup of tea, I could have simply rented a newer apartment for around $250-$300, mate 😂

[@iraklaaaa]

@@RJinspire Thanks for your response :) I'm not a housing agent, never was and hopefully won't be in the future either :) Yeah as I said, it's not my cup of tea - I would never consider living in Nadzaladevi nor in Isani or Varketili for instance... I doubt those locations will fit the expats/tourists too. While it is very difficult to me to understand your fascination with the Soviet style buildings, I do understand that. However as I said, you have a different perspective and I was simply trying to show you/others the other side - I live in the city center already for 30 years, am renting decent modern apartments for 650-700$ for a few years now. A close friend of mine is renting an amazing place for his big family in Vake for 1000$, it's a close to luxury apartment but as you might already know, prices in Vake are totally different than in other locations (rightly so). Just met a neighbor Today who is a foreigner renting a place in the same house where I live, it's a russian couple paying 800$. Anyway, again wish you good luck and I hope you enjoyed your time in Tbilisi :)

[@RJinspire]

@@iraklaaaa you can rent a luxury apartment in London for that kind of money, my friend.

[@robertclark5874]

Your Soviet building got invaded by a capitalist elevator!! Haha! But glad to see you are still there and still thriving my friend!

[@RJinspire]

You are damn right, Robert, we have to pay every time we use the elevator, interesting things in these former Soviet countries

[@shereep6332]

Who wants that?

[@RJinspire]

Who wants what? You don't like this Soviet-built apartment 😂 come, visit and I will show you around

[@shereep6332]

It looks like a housing project, You have to insert a coin to work the elevator!! I hate the color scheme!!

[@RJinspire]

Inserting a coin to use an elevator was the most interesting thing to me. The Soviet left the country and the capitalist took over 😂

[@MissBeaute1000]

Heey

[@RJinspire]

Hi ya, thanks for liking the video, please share, share, share

[@shereep6332]

You gained weight!! Enjoying food and chacha

[@RJinspire]

It's winter now and best to put on a bit of weight and loose it all in the summer when I go hiking and possibly travelling to a different country 😂 thanks for all the support Sheree

[@shereep6332]

@@RJinspire your so welcome RJ! Is it safe there for you at this time with activities?

[@RJinspire]

@@shereep6332 I create my own safe environment and yes, I am safe but mostly alone😂

[@shereep6332]

@@RJinspire what do you mean?