Moving to Georgia from Belgium

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Belgium to Georgia? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Belgium to Georgia, you would find that Georgia is 53.7% cheaper than Belgium overall. A €64,304 salary in Belgium would need to be roughly GEL103,954 in Georgia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Georgian.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Belgium and Georgia.

What does your salary buy?

€64,304 GEL103,954

To maintain the same standard of living in Georgia

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 60.9% less

Groceries

pay 44.1% less

Transportation

pay 59.4% less

Housing

pay 63.0% less

Childcare

pay 75.7% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 47.2% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 3.11 GEL (June 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?

What the data shows about people moving from Belgium to Georgia.

Living there in 2020
21 ↓ 5% vs 2015

people born in Belgium 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

The numbers behind daily life in Georgia compared to Belgium.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BE
1.1
GE
2.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BE
4.6
GE
12.7

Belgium performs better than Georgia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BE
$7,489
GE
$1,679
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BE
63.9
GE
56.1

Belgium 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

BE
15.0
GE
69.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BE
7.3t
GE
3.6t

Belgium generally does better on environment, though Georgia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BE
43.5
GE
28.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BE
51.9%
GE
5.2%

Belgium generally does better on infrastructure, though Georgia leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BE
5.5%
GE
11.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BE
$63,600
GE
$22,200

Belgium generally does better on employment & economy, though Georgia leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BE
81.9 yrs
GE
77.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BE
3.2
GE
14.8

Belgium performs better than Georgia across all family life metrics.

Data: Service Public Fédéral Finances, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Brussels Rain: 32.3 in/yr (820 mm)
57° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Brussels Tbilisi
Jan–Mar 45°/34°F (7°/1°C)
Apr–Jun 63°/47°F (17°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 70°/54°F (21°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 50°/40°F (10°/4°C)
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Month Brussels Tbilisi
Jan 42°/33°F (5.6°/0.7°C)
Feb 44°/33°F (6.4°/0.6°C)
Mar 50°/37°F (9.9°/2.9°C)
Apr 56°/41°F (13.1°/4.8°C)
May 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.9°C)
Jun 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.5°C)
Jul 72°/56°F (22.4°/13.6°C)
Aug 72°/56°F (22.5°/13.4°C)
Sep 66°/51°F (18.7°/10.8°C)
Oct 58°/46°F (14.4°/7.6°C)
Nov 48°/39°F (9.1°/3.7°C)
Dec 44°/35°F (6.5°/1.9°C)

Data: Institut Royal Météorologique Institut Royal Météorologique

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Belgium 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.

Belgium passport

Belgium passport holder visiting Georgia

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

Georgia passport holder visiting Belgium

Visa Free
Georgia passport holders can enter Belgium 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 Belgium?

On average Georgia is about 48% less expensive than Belgium, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Georgia?

Budget about GEL25,988 for 3 months in Georgia (based on a €64,304 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Georgia?

Connectivity is usually fine (Georgia: 28.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Georgia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Georgia safe for expats?

Belgium performs better than Georgia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Georgia is 2.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Belgium.

How is healthcare in Georgia compared to Belgium?

Belgium 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 63.9 in Belgium. Georgia scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Belgium: 86).

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

The average high temperature in Tbilisi is None°F, compared to 57°F in Brussels. Tbilisi receives around 19.5 in of rainfall per year, while Brussels gets 32.3 in.

What language do they speak in Georgia?

The official language in Georgia is Georgian. In Belgium, the official languages are Dutch, French and German.

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At a Glance

BE GE
Population 11,847,338 4,935,518
Currency Euro (€) Georgian Lari (GEL)
Languages Dutch, French, German Georgian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +32 +995
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112