How Georgia compares across key indices
Cost of Living
40 vs NYC
100 = NYC
Safety Index
82/100
Healthcare
59/100
Quality of Life
157/200
How far your money goes in Georgia
Cost of Living
40
100 = NYC baseline
Rent Index
30
100 = NYC rent
Groceries
40
100 = NYC groceries
Restaurant Prices
41
100 = NYC dining
How safe residents feel in Georgia - based on surveys of people living there
Safety Index
82/100
Crime Index
8/100
Lower is better
0 point drop from day to night
Georgia has 17 cities with Freedom Abroad estimates. Monthly costs for a single person range from $782 in Gori to $1,013 in Tbilisi. Gori leads on safety, scoring 86/100. Gori ranks highest for quality of life at 164/200.
Gori
$782/mo
Gori
86/100
Gori
164/200
Tbilisi
70/100
| City | Monthly Cost | Safety | Quality of Life | Healthcare | Pollution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tbilisi | $1,013 | 77/100 | 159/200 | 70/100 | 41 |
| Batumi | $837 | 83/100 | 162/200 | 60/100 | 31 |
| Kutaisi | $824 | 84/100 | 162/200 | 59/100 | 30 |
| Rustavi | $822 | 84/100 | 162/200 | 58/100 | 30 |
| Sokhumi | $794 | 85/100 | 163/200 | 56/100 | 27 |
| Gori | $782 | 86/100 | 164/200 | 55/100 | 26 |
| Poti | $782 | 86/100 | 164/200 | 55/100 | 26 |
| Zugdidi | $782 | 86/100 | 164/200 | 55/100 | 26 |
| Ts’khinvali | $782 | 86/100 | 164/200 | 55/100 | 26 |
| Stantsiya Novyy Afon | $782 | 86/100 | 164/200 | 55/100 | 26 |
| Marneuli | $782 | 86/100 | 164/200 | 55/100 | 26 |
| Khashuri | $782 | 86/100 | 164/200 | 55/100 | 26 |
| Samtredia | $782 | 86/100 | 164/200 | 55/100 | 26 |
| Zestaponi | $782 | 86/100 | 164/200 | 55/100 | 26 |
| Telavi | $782 | 86/100 | 164/200 | 55/100 | 26 |
| Kobuleti | $782 | 86/100 | 164/200 | 55/100 | 26 |
| Akhaltsikhe | $782 | 86/100 | 164/200 | 55/100 | 26 |
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Air quality, water, and environmental conditions in Georgia
Pollution Index
34/100
Lower is better
PM2.5
17.0ug/m3
Moderate
Based on 0 survey responses. Perception scores are 0–100 where higher is better unless noted.
Common questions about living in Georgia, answered with data
Georgia has a cost of living index of 40 relative to New York City (100). It is moderately affordable compared to the US. Monthly costs for a single person start around $822 in Rustavi and reach $1,013 in Tbilisi.
Rustavi is the most affordable city in Georgia in Freedom Abroad estimates, with estimated monthly costs of $822 for a single person including rent. Kutaisi is the next most affordable at $824/mo.
Georgia has a safety index of 82/100, making it very safe for expats and travellers. Among cities with data, Rustavi scores highest on safety at 84/100.
Kutaisi ranks highest for quality of life in Georgia, scoring 162/200 in Freedom Abroad's modeled quality-of-life estimate. Monthly costs there run around $824/mo for a single person. For budget-conscious expats, Rustavi offers the lowest monthly costs at $822/mo.
Georgia scores 59/100 in Freedom Abroad's modeled healthcare estimate, making it adequate by global standards. This estimate reflects open public indicators for health outcomes and system capacity.
Yes. Georgia's cost of living is roughly 60% lower than New York City and generally cheaper than most major US cities. Rent specifically is around 70% cheaper. This makes it a popular destination for remote workers looking to stretch their dollar.
Georgia has a pollution index of 34/100 (lower = cleaner). This is relatively clean by global standards, making it appealing for those prioritising air quality and outdoor lifestyle.
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