🇬🇪 Tbilisi,
Georgia
#874
Nomad Score
7.3
Coords
41.6934591, 44.8014495
Likes
👍 0 👎 0
Actions
ESSENTIALS
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🏙️ City | Tbilisi, Tbilisi Municipality, Georgia |
| 👥 Population | 1.2 Million |
| 💻 Internet Speed | Magti & Silknet fiber; average 50-100 Mbps |
| 💸 Currency & Banking | 1 GEL ≈ 0.38 USD; 1 USD ≈ 2.65 GEL |
| 🚰 Tap Water | Drinkable (mountain-sourced), but many prefer filtered or bottled |
| 🔌 Power | 220V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/F Euro-style sockets |
| 📶 SIM Card | Magti (Best coverage), Silknet, Cellfie; ~15 GEL ($5.60) for 10GB |
| 💳 Banking for Expats | Bank of Georgia (BOG), TBC Bank; very open to foreigners |
| 🛌 Accommodation | Airbnb, Local sites like MyHome.ge and SS.ge |
| 💳 Cashless Friendly | Highly friendly; cards/Apple Pay accepted in almost all shops/cafes |
| 🏠 Short Term Rentals | Airbnb, Booking.com; $600-$1,200/mo for central apartments |
| 🛏️ Budget Accommodation | Fabrika Hostel ($15-20/night bunk), Envoy Hostel ($12/night) |
| 🏙️ Best Area to Stay for Tourists | Old Tbilisi (Dzveli Tbilisi), Sololaki, Abanotubani |
| 🏙️ Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads | Vake (Upscale), Saburtalo (Modern/Convenient), Vera (Hip/Central) |
WORKING AND NETWORKING
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🏢 Best Coworking Space | Impact Hub Tbilisi (Fabrika); ~450 GEL ($170)/mo for flex desk |
| ☕ Best Cafe for Work | Lokal Tbilisi (Vera), Coffee LAB (Saburtalo), Prospero's Books (Rustaveli) |
| 💼 Networking Events | Tbilisi Digital Nomads Facebook Group, Startup Grind Tbilisi |
| 🥂 Social Events for Expats | Expats in Tbilisi Meetups, Language Exchange at Generator 9.8 |
TRANSPORTATION
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🚕 Best Taxi/Ride App | Bolt (Primary), Yandex Go (Cheapest); Rides start at 3 GEL ($1.10) |
| 🚲 Bike/Scooter Rental | Scroll (Electric scooters) via Bird App; widely available in Vake/Center |
| 🏖️ Best Beach Nearby | Tbilisi Sea (Artificial lake) for swimming; Batumi (Black Sea) 5 hours by train |
| ✈️ Top Regional Airline | Georgian Airways |
| ✈️ Top International Airline | Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa |
| 🛣️ Highway Access | S1 Highway (West towards Black Sea), S5 (East towards Kakheti) |
| 🚉 Main Train/Transit Hub | Tbilisi Central Railway Station (Station Square) |
| 🚍 Public Transport Passes | Metromoney Card; 1 GEL per ride (Bus/Metro/Marshrutka) |
| ✈️ Regional Travel | Stadler High-speed train to Batumi (~35 GEL); Marshrutkas (Minibuses) to Kazbegi/Sighnaghi |
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🏥 Best Hospital | American Hospital Tbilisi (AHT), MediClub Georgia (Expat-friendly) |
| 🧘 Yoga & Wellness Centers | Lumos Yoga Studio (Vake), Yoga Cave (Vera); ~25 GEL/class |
| 🏋️ Gyms & Fitness Centers | Snap Fitness (Multi-location), Oktopus Fitness Club (Vake/Saburtalo) |
| 🧺 Laundry Services | Laundry Room (Vera); ~15 GEL for 5kg wash/dry |
FOOD AND DRINK
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 📱 Best Food Delivery App | Wolt, Glovo |
| 🍽️ Best Local Dish to Try | Khinkali (Meat dumplings), Adjaruli Khachapuri (Cheese bread) |
| 🍱 Vegan/Vegetarian Options | Mama Terra, Kiwi Vegan Cafe, Shushabandi |
| 🍫 Best Dessert Spots | Puri Guliani (Mtatsminda), Entrée (Bakery chain) |
| 🛒 Affordable Shopping Spots | Dezerter Bazaar (Local market) for fresh produce at low prices |
| 🛒 E-commerce/Online Store | Vendoo.ge, Extra.ge |
| 🛒 Grocery Delivery | Nikora, Carefour, and Europroduct via Wolt/Glovo |
| 🍸 Bar/Nightlife Area | Shardeni Street (Touristic), Bassiani (Techno), Khidi (Underground) |
| 🍻 Local Brewery | Black Dog Shop, Naturale Craft Beer |
| 🍷 Wine Bars | 8000 Vintages (Multiple locations), Vino Underground (Sololaki) |
| 🍲 Street Food Stalls | Gunda (Artisanal Khachapuri), Local Lobiani stalls |
| 🍕 Popular International Cuisine | Strada (American/Fusion), Thai Curry (Asian) |
CULTURE AND ATTRACTIONS
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🎟️ Must-See Landmarks | Narikala Fortress, Holy Trinity Cathedral (Sameba), Bridge of Peace |
| 🏛️ Museums & Art Venues | Georgian National Museum (Rustaveli), MoMA Tbilisi |
| 🏰 Historical Sites | Metekhi Church, Sulfur Baths in Abanotubani |
| 🕍 Religious Sites | Sioni Cathedral, Anchiskhati Basilica |
| 🎉 Annual Events | Tbilisoba (October harvest festival), Tbilisi Jazz Festival |
| 🎨 Cultural Districts | Marjanishvili (Theater district), Sololaki (Historical architecture) |
| 🎭 Theater Venues | Rustaveli Theatre, Gabriadze Marionette Theatre |
| 🛍️ Local Markets | Dry Bridge Market (Antiques/Flea market) |
| 🎼 Music Scene | Movement Theatre (Jazz/Eclectic), Bassiani (World-renowned techno) |
| 🎨 Street Art | Fabrika Courtyard, Underground passages near Vake Park |
| 🧑🍳 Cooking Classes | Culinarium Khasheria, Gastronome Cooking School |
| 👩🎨 Art Galleries | Gallery 27, Art-Area Gallery |
| 🕰️ Historic Buildings | Parliament Building, Writer’s House of Georgia |
| 🏴 Local Heritage | Qvevri Wine-making (UNESCO heritage), Polyphonic Singing |
NATURE AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🌅 Nearby Nature Escapes | Turtle Lake (Kus Tba), Lisi Lake, Vake Park |
| 🏞️ National Parks Nearby | Tbilisi National Park (20 mins), Sabaduri Forest |
| 🚲 Cycling/Walking Paths | Lisi Lake Loop, Mtatsminda Park Trails |
| 🌄 Scenic Viewpoints | Mtatsminda Funicular top station, Narikala Ridge |
| 🦉 Birdwatching Locations | Jvari Pass (Seasonal migration), Lisi Lake |
| 🔥 Bonfire-Friendly Spots | Lisi Lake (Designated picnic areas) |
OTHER SERVICES AND AMENITIES
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 📦 Parcel Delivery Service | USA2Georgia (For US shopping), DHL, Georgian Post |
| 🛠️ Tech Repair Services | iPhone Service.ge (Vake), Apple City |
| 🏓 Table Tennis Spots | Fabrika Courtyard, Lisi Lake |
| 🧑🏫 Language Classes | Home School Georgia, International House Tbilisi |
| 📚 Libraries & Study Spots | National Parliamentary Library of Georgia |
| 🏘️ Community Centers | Generator 9.8, Fabrika |
| 🕹️ Gaming Lounges | Cyber Arena (Saburtalo) |
| 🎰 Casino & Gaming Halls | Casino Iveria, Shangri La |
BUSINESS
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🏢 Studio Purchase Price (City Center) | Approx. $1,800 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = $72,000) |
| 🏢 Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) | Approx. $1,100 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = $44,000) |
| 🏠 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) | Approx. $1,650 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = $99,000) |
| 🏠 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) | Approx. $1,000 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = $60,000) |
| 🏡 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) | Approx. $1,550 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = $124,000) |
| 🏡 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) | Approx. $950 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = $76,000) |
| 💼 Corporate Tax | 15% (Estonian Model: 0% if reinvested) |
| 💵 Dividend Withholding Tax | 5% |
| 🏦 Tax System | Territorial/Resident-based; highly attractive for remote workers |
| 📈 Highest Income Tax Bracket | 20% (Flat rate) |
| 🧾 VAT | 18% |
| 🌐 Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules | No strict CFC rules currently |
| 🏠 Property Tax | Max 1% of property value (often 0% for low-income individuals) |
| 🏠 Property Transaction Tax | 0% (Registration fees apply, approx. $50-$200) |
| 💻 Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads | Individual Entrepreneur status: 1% tax on turnover up to 500k GEL ($188k) |
🧭 CONTINUE EXPLORING TBILISI