Travel budget in Georgia

Georgia: calculate your travel budget

Georgia: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Georgia for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 28 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 11 per person
  • $ 1.3 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 734* (2030 GEL)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 68 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 24 per person
  • $ 5.5 per person
  • $ 5.7 per person

Total budget:

$ 1912* (5264 GEL)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 83 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 35 per person
  • $ 13 per person
  • $ 12 per person

Total budget:

$ 2797* (7700 GEL)

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).



Cost of living in Georgia in 2025

Cost of living: Georgia VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Georgia in 2025 is 44% less than in the United States (USA).

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:

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Local prices in Georgia by expense type

Georgia: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Georgia costs 53% less than in the United States (USA).
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 9.4/person
($ 5.7 to $ 18)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 20/person
($ 12 to $ 35)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 8.3/person
($ 7.1 to $ 9.4)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1.9 for 500ml
($ 1.1 to $ 3.7)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.1
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.3 for 330ml
($ 1.5 to $ 3.1)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.9/cup
($ 1.1 to $ 4.5)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.9/can
($ 0.5 to $ 1.5)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.4/bottle
($ 0.3 to $ 0.8)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Georgia: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Georgia costs 65% less than in the United States (USA).
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1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 43/night
($ 14 to $ 182)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 167
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 59/night
($ 22 to $ 176)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 159
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 77/night
($ 28 to $ 534)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 233
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 88/night
($ 39 to $ 226)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 325
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 117/night
($ 52 to $ 255)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 524
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 39/month
($ 24 to $ 98)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 167
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 82/month
($ 24 to $ 414)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 249
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 98/month
($ 33 to $ 272)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 211
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 60/month
($ 39 to $ 125)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 238
Family room
Family room
$ 148/month
($ 40 to $ 666)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 207

Georgia: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Georgia costs 47% less than in the United States (USA).
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Milk
Milk
$ 2/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 2.3)

79% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.2/500g
($ 0.8 to $ 3.1)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Rice
Rice
$ 1.8/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 3.1)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.7
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.4/12 eggs
($ 1.9 to $ 3)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8
Chicken
Chicken
$ 5.9/kg
($ 3.4 to $ 9)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 1.9)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.9/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 3.1)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.7/kg
($ 0.3 to $ 1.1)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.7
($ 0.3 to $ 0.8)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Georgia: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Georgia costs 43% less than in the United States (USA).
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Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.3/ticket
($ 0.1 to $ 0.3)

85% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.8/km
($ 0.3 to $ 1.5)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.3)

21% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 1.3
($ 0.8 to $ 1.9)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8
Car hire
Car hire
$ 52/24hrs
($ 27 to $ 116)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 74

Georgia: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Georgia costs 47% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 5.7/ticket
($ 3.7 to $ 7.6)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 15/hr
($ 9.4 to $ 20)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Georgia: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Georgia costs 9% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 3.1/pack
($ 2.7 to $ 3.4)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 76
($ 26 to $ 144)

41% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 46
($ 20 to $ 76)

1% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Tbilisi
New York City → Tbilisi
New York City → Tbilisi
$ 883
(fair price: $ 773)
Manchester → Tbilisi
Manchester → Tbilisi
Manchester → Tbilisi
$ 388
(fair price: $ 337)
London → Tbilisi
London → Tbilisi
London → Tbilisi
$ 333
(fair price: $ 294)
Dublin → Tbilisi
Dublin → Tbilisi
Dublin → Tbilisi
$ 357
(fair price: $ 300)
Edinburgh → Tbilisi
Edinburgh → Tbilisi
Edinburgh → Tbilisi
$ 415
(fair price: $ 345)
Toronto → Tbilisi
Toronto → Tbilisi
Toronto → Tbilisi
$ 1121
(fair price: $ 981)

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About the information on the cost of living in Georgia

The information about the cost of living in Georgia shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Georgia updated on 01-03-2025.

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