Moving to Georgia from Armenia

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Armenia to Georgia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Armenia to Georgia, you would find that Georgia is 14.4% cheaper than Armenia overall. A AMD27,494,222 salary in Armenia would need to be roughly GEL153,614 in Georgia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Georgian.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Armenia to Georgia.

What does your salary buy?

AMD27,494,222 GEL153,614

To maintain the same standard of living in Georgia

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 2.9% less

Groceries

pay 9.3% less

Transportation

pay 7.3% less

Housing

pay 14.9% less

Childcare

pay 43.1% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 2.5% less

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Exchange rate: 1 AMD = 0.0072 GEL (July 2026)

Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Armenia to Georgia, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
12,789 ↑ 3% vs 2015

people born in Armenia live in Georgia · UN DESA

Who's moving to Georgia?

Top countries of origin for Georgia's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Armenia to Georgia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AM
2.2
GE
2.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AM
13.6
GE
12.7

Georgia performs significantly better than Armenia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AM
$2,033
GE
$1,679
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AM
31.2
GE
56.1

Armenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Georgia leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AM
70.0
GE
69.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AM
2.5t
GE
3.6t

Armenia generally does better on environment, though Georgia leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AM
18.4
GE
28.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AM
59.9%
GE
5.2%

Georgia performs significantly better than Armenia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AM
8.6%
GE
11.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AM
$20,800
GE
$22,200

Georgia generally does better on employment & economy, though Armenia leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AM
76.1 yrs
GE
77.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AM
12.2
GE
14.8

Armenia generally does better on family life, though Georgia leads in life expectancy.

Data: Tax Service of Republic of Armenia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Yerevan Rain: 10.9 in/yr (277 mm)
65° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

Tbilisi Rain: 19.5 in/yr (496 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Yerevan Tbilisi
Jan–Mar 42°/24°F (5°/-5°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/50°F (24°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/60°F (31°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 54°/35°F (12°/1°C)
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Month Yerevan Tbilisi
Jan 34°/18°F (1.0°/-8.0°C)
Feb 39°/21°F (4.0°/-6.0°C)
Mar 52°/32°F (11.0°/0.0°C)
Apr 66°/43°F (19.0°/6.0°C)
May 75°/50°F (24.0°/10.0°C)
Jun 84°/57°F (29.0°/14.0°C)
Jul 91°/63°F (33.0°/17.0°C)
Aug 90°/63°F (32.0°/17.0°C)
Sep 82°/54°F (28.0°/12.0°C)
Oct 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.0°C)
Nov 54°/34°F (12.0°/1.0°C)
Dec 39°/25°F (4.0°/-4.0°C)

Data:

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Armenia and Georgia. To live, work, or study long-term in Georgia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Georgia's immigration authority.

Armenia passport

Armenia passport holder visiting Georgia

Visa Free
Armenia passport holders can enter Georgia without a visa.
Georgia passport

Georgia passport holder visiting Armenia

Visa Free
Georgia passport holders can enter Armenia without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in Georgia than Armenia?

Yes — Georgia is on average about 23% cheaper than Armenia. City-level variation can be significant.

How much money do I need to move to Georgia?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly GEL38,404 in Georgia on a AMD27,494,222 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Georgia?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Georgia has 28.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Georgia safe for expats?

Georgia performs significantly better than Armenia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Georgia is 2.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Armenia.

How is healthcare in Georgia compared to Armenia?

Armenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Georgia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 56.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Georgia, compared to 31.2 in Armenia. Georgia scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Armenia: 68).

What's the weather like in Georgia compared to Armenia?

The average high temperature in Tbilisi is None°F, compared to 65°F in Yerevan. Tbilisi receives around 19.5 in of rainfall per year, while Yerevan gets 10.9 in.

What language do they speak in Georgia?

The official language in Georgia is Georgian. In Armenia, the official language is Armenian.

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At a Glance

AM GE
Population 3,000,756 4,935,518
Currency Armenian Dram (AMD) Georgian Lari (GEL)
Languages Armenian Georgian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +374 +995
Time zones 1 1