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Telavi, Georgia 🇬🇪
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Nomad Score:
63%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Very affordable compared to Western standards; low prices for daily expenses and services.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
89%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are low, with options for budget apartments and guesthouses.
🍎 Food & Groceries
85%
Weight: 40
Local markets and grocery stores offer fresh produce at low prices; dining out is inexpensive.
🚌 Transportation Cost
78%
Weight: 20
Public transport is limited but cheap; taxis and minibuses are affordable.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
70%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife and entertainment options but affordable where available.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
72%
Weight: 10
Gyms are available at reasonable monthly rates, though fewer high-end options.
💱 Currency Stability
65%
Weight: 30
Georgian Lari has moderate stability but can fluctuate due to regional economic factors.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
79%
Weight: 100
Decent broadband speeds in town; fiber available but not as fast as major cities.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
43%
Weight: 40
Very limited coworking spaces; mostly small local offices or cafes.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
68%
Weight: 30
Several cafes offer WiFi but connection quality varies.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
50%
Weight: 30
Few cafes specifically catering to digital nomads; atmosphere can be quiet but not always work-optimized.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
31%
Weight: 100
Not a well-known digital nomad hotspot; low community presence.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
80%
Weight: 25
Easy to purchase SIM cards with affordable data plans.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
80%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with a slower pace and plenty of natural surroundings.
🌳 Environmental Quality
75%
Weight: 15
Good air quality and natural environment, with low industrial pollution.
🧼 Cleanliness
60%
Weight: 10
Generally clean but some areas lack regular maintenance.
🗨️ Language Barrier
42%
Weight: 30
Georgian is primary; Russian and some English spoken, but English proficiency is limited.
💨 Air Quality
78%
Weight: 15
Good air quality due to rural setting and low traffic.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
65%
Weight: 25
Safe environment but limited family-oriented amenities.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
55%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available; for serious issues, travel to Tbilisi or abroad recommended.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
80%
Weight: 25
Healthcare services are affordable but limited in quality.
🏥 Healthcare
57%
Weight: 20
Sufficient for minor ailments; lacks advanced medical facilities.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
76%
Weight: 80
Mild continental climate with warm summers and cold winters; generally pleasant.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
69%
Weight: 10
Low risk of major natural disasters; occasional earthquakes possible.
🏞️ Green Spaces
83%
Weight: 10
Surrounded by vineyards, parks, and natural landscapes.
❄️ Air Conditioning
40%
Weight: 15
Limited use of air conditioning; many buildings lack modern AC systems.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
74%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons with warm summers and snowy winters.
🔊 Noise Pollution
75%
Weight: 10
Low noise pollution due to small town atmosphere.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
85%
Weight: 20
Rich Georgian culture with traditional music, wine-making, and festivals.
🌃 Nightlife
38%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options; mostly small bars and local gatherings.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
91%
Weight: 15
Excellent access to nature, hiking, and wine region tours.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
50%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; informal opportunities to learn Georgian.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
80%
Weight: 10
Good availability of cultural tours, wine tastings, and traditional experiences.
🎳 Indoors Fun
45%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options like cinemas or theaters.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
79%
Weight: 25
Traditional Georgian cuisine is abundant and affordable.
🧠 Yoga Studios
30%
Weight: 10
Very few dedicated yoga studios; mostly informal classes.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
55%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms available but limited variety of fitness centers.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
70%
Weight: 15
Fresh local produce widely available; healthy eating possible but limited international options.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
72%
Weight: 20
GMT+4 is convenient for European and Middle Eastern time zones.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
35%
Weight: 25
Limited professional networking events for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
40%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is small; most rely on international clients.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
42%
Weight: 20
Freelance community is small and informal.
🏢 Coworking Quality
38%
Weight: 30
Few coworking spaces with basic facilities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
40%
Weight: 15
Emerging startup scene mostly centered in Tbilisi.
💳 Local Payment Services
60%
Weight: 10
Mobile payments and cards accepted; cash still common.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
50%
Weight: 15
Growing interest but limited infrastructure and adoption.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
32%
Weight: 30
Nearest major airport is in Tbilisi, about 1.5-2 hours away.
🚇 Public Transit
40%
Weight: 20
Limited local public transport; mostly minibuses and taxis.
🚶 Walkability
65%
Weight: 20
Small town center is walkable but outskirts require transport.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
50%
Weight: 15
Ride-sharing apps available but not widespread.
🚲 Cycling
45%
Weight: 10
Limited cycling infrastructure; hilly terrain.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
60%
Weight: 15
Buses and minibuses connect to Tbilisi and other cities.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
30%
Weight: 10
Very limited scooter or bike rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
75%
Weight: 20
Good 4G coverage; 5G limited or unavailable.
🔒 VPN Reliability
80%
Weight: 20
VPN services work well with no major restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
68%
Weight: 15
Occasional outages but generally stable electricity supply.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
55%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi limited mostly to cafes and some public areas.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
85%
Weight: 40
Visa-free entry for many nationalities; easy visa on arrival.
📊 Tax Friendliness
70%
Weight: 30
Favorable tax policies for freelancers and small businesses.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
75%
Weight: 15
Generally free but some political sensitivities exist.
🏛️ Political Stability
60%
Weight: 20
Relatively stable but occasional regional tensions.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
55%
Weight: 15
Possible but requires paperwork; some banks have strict requirements.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
72%
Weight: 10
Streamlined process with low fees for small businesses.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available as of mid-2025.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
50%
Weight: 50
Somewhat nomad-friendly due to low costs but lacks infrastructure.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
25%
Weight: 25
Very few organized events or meetups for digital nomads.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
30%
Weight: 20
Small online presence for Telavi-based nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
78%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
65%
Weight: 50
Moderately female-friendly; some cultural conservatism.
✊ Racial Tolerance
60%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant but limited diversity.