Tbilisi Cost of Living 2026
Georgia · Big city — far cheaper than the US average. Updated September 2026 Not just the exchange rate: how cheap it feels on your own income, and where a price turns into a rip-off.
Tbilisi price table & rip-off thresholds
| Item | Base price | Normal range | Rip-off? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | ₾19$7.04 | ₾13.3 – ₾30.4 | ₾36.5+ |
| Street food1 item | ₾8.6$3.19 | ₾5.2 – ₾15.5 | ₾18.6+ |
| Restaurant dinnerper person | ₾49$18.1 | ₾34.3 – ₾78.4 | ₾94.1+ |
| Bakery & dessert1 item | ₾6.3$2.33 | ₾3.8 – ₾11.3 | ₾13.6+ |
| Coffeeone cup | ₾7$2.59 | ₾4.2 – ₾11.2 | ₾13.4+ |
| Fruit juiceone cup | ₾5.5$2.04 | ₾3.3 – ₾9.9 | ₾11.9+ |
| Convenience store1 snack or drink | ₾6.3$2.33 | ₾3.8 – ₾12 | ₾14.4+ |
| Bottled water | ₾2.5$0.93 | ₾1.8 – ₾5 | ₾6+ |
| Beerone bottle | ₾5.5$2.04 | ₾3.3 – ₾9.3 | ₾11.2+ |
| Cocktail & wineone cup | ₾14$5.19 | ₾8.4 – ₾23.8 | ₾28.6+ |
| Taxi5 km in town | ₾11$4.07 | ₾8.8 – ₾17.6 | ₾21.1+ |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | ₾8$2.96 | ₾5.6 – ₾14.4 | ₾17.3+ |
| Transitone ride | ₾1$0.37 | ₾0.9 – ₾1.3 | ₾1.6+ |
| Scooter rentalper day | ₾54$20 | ₾37.8 – ₾86.4 | ₾103.7+ |
| Hotel night3-star | ₾150$55.6 | ₾90 – ₾240 | ₾288+ |
| Laundry | ₾5.5$2.04 | ₾3.8 – ₾8.8 | ₾10.6+ |
| SIM card1 week data | ₾16$5.93 | ₾11.2 – ₾27.2 | ₾32.6+ |
| Haircutcut | ₾24$8.89 | ₾14.4 – ₾43.2 | ₾51.8+ |
| Massage1 hour | ₾68$25.2 | ₾47.6 – ₾108.8 | ₾130.6+ |
| Half-day tourper person | ₾94$34.8 | ₾65.8 – ₾150.4 | ₾180.5+ |
| Entry ticketTourist town | ₾22$8.15 | ₾17.6 – ₾30.8 | ₾37+ |
Base prices start from public cost-of-living data; once 3+ traveler reports come in, the app blends in what travelers actually paid. Rate ₾2.7 per USD, for reference.
Live prices reported in Tbilisi
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FAQ
How much does it cost to live in Tbilisi for a month?
A short-term studio rental (about $1,343) plus food, coffee, transport and a SIM (about $856) comes to roughly $2,199 a month. A local long-term lease (studio ₾1,600) brings it down a lot.
What is a realistic daily budget for Tbilisi?
A mid-range room (about $57.2 a night) plus three meals, a coffee and two taxi rides is about $113 a day. Hostels and local eateries bring it well under that.
How do I know if a taxi in Tbilisi is overcharging?
For 5 km in the city, expect ₾8.8 – ₾17.6. Anything above ₾21.1 is suspicious. The app's Price Check lets you pick the distance and gives a verdict in seconds.
How much is a coffee or a local meal in Tbilisi?
Coffee about ₾7 ($2.59), a local meal about ₾19 ($7.04), dinner at a mid-range restaurant about ₾49.