Tbilisi

Suddenly appearing on 'everyone's' radar, Georgia's vibrant capital city is certainly becoming a major hotspot, for both travelers and those who work online. Surrounded by beautiful mountains and full of friendly people, Tbilisi's Russian and Persian influences have led to detailed art nouveau architecture, Eastern Orthodox churches and concrete apartment buildings all standing side by side, often on cobblestone streets. With excellent nightlife, a unique cuisine and great wine, plenty of spots to work from and a low cost of living, this city will only grow in popularity for remote workers. The rest of the country also offers impressive destinations that are perfect for both day and weekend trips from the capital.

Monthly cost of living for remote workers

A remote worker can expect to spend an average of 4299 1363 1121 ${ selected_currency } per month in Tbilisi, with an average rent of 2210 700 576 ${ selected_currency }.

Rent 1 bedroom apartment / modern / central / short term	${ selected_currency } 2210 700 576
Groceries Basic groceries	${ selected_currency } 328 104 86
Dining out 12 dinners and 8 lunches	${ selected_currency } 496 157 129
Cafe 20 coffees / teas	${ selected_currency } 133 42 35
Coworking space 1 month membership / hot desk	${ selected_currency } 367 116 96
Mobile internet Prepaid SIM / 5 GB data / fast	${ selected_currency } 12 4 3
Public transportation 20 roundtrip journeys	${ selected_currency } 24 8 6
Taxis 5 short trips	${ selected_currency } 42 13 11
Shared bicycles and scooters 10 trips	${ selected_currency } 80 25 21
Sport and cultural events 1 event	${ selected_currency } 63 20 16
Museums and sights 3 sights / entrance tickets	${ selected_currency } 26 8 7
Nightlife 5 nights out / 3 drinks per night	${ selected_currency } 155 49 40
Gym 1 month membership	${ selected_currency } 98 31 26
Yoga 10 classes	${ selected_currency } 110 35 29
Massage 1 massage	${ selected_currency } 155 49 40
TOTAL	${ selected_currency } 4299 1363 1121

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It's worth taking a look at the realtor pages on Facebook, then cross-reference it with the owner-listed websites like myhome.ge and SS.ge. You'll likely see the same place and can contact the owner directly for a better price. I did this with my most recent place. Rents can be as low as $300 USD and as high as $2000 USD per month depending on what you're looking for of course.

By Noah T. Where to live

Where to find accommodation? I personally like Vake. I value being close to the park in a walkable area where I don’t need a car for day to day needs - and it's less crowded. I don’t think there is a ‘best’ area of Tbilisi, every district has its pros and cons. If you want somewhere less polluted, the higher up you are the better the air, meaning Mtatsminda and Tskhneti for example. Saburtalo is where most foreigners tend to base themselves though.

By Noah T. Housing

After trying many, my favorite cafes and coworking places in Tibilisi are: Fabrika (also a hostel), Double B Coffee & Tea, Prospero’s Books and Caliban’s Coffee House, Impact Hub Tbilisi and Mediathek in Vake Park.

By Robert O. Workspaces

If possible, bring cash with you. It is somewhat common these days to have issues withdrawing local money with a debit card from the US, but no one is sure why.

By Alice D. Costs

Visit the sulfur baths. The bathhouse district, Abanotubani, is located in the Old Town. A great place for a sulphuric soak is at Chreli Abano.

By Alice D. Places to visit

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Population	1,108,700
Main airport	Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Language	Georgian
Tap water	Not drinkable
Tipping	10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés.
Taxi apps	Yandex, Bolt