Moving to Georgia from Georgia

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Georgia to Georgia — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Georgia to Georgia, you would find that Georgia is 46.6% cheaper than Georgia. A $75,000 salary in Georgia would need to be roughly GEL108,877 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?

How your spending power changes when you relocate from Georgia to Georgia.

What does your salary buy?

$75,000 GEL108,877

To maintain the same standard of living in Georgia

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 50.8% less

Groceries

pay 43.3% less

Transportation

pay 36.3% less

Housing

pay 72.3% less

Childcare

pay 82.9% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 49.8% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 USD = 2.62 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.

Cost of living by city

Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).

On average, cities in Georgia cost about 47% less than cities in Georgia.

Georgia

Marietta 70%
Savannah 66%
Athens 56%
Augusta 55%

Georgia

Batumi 30%

Compare cities head-to-head

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Georgia to Georgia, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
109 ↑ 2% vs 2015

people born in United States 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

How Georgia and Georgia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

GA
37.0%
GE
21.7%

Georgia performs significantly better than Georgia across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

GA
89.5%
GE
91.2%

Georgia performs significantly better than Georgia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

GA
3.3%
GE
11.6%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

GA
$61,706
GE
$22,200

Georgia performs better than Georgia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

GA
75.6 yrs
GE
77.5 yrs

Georgia performs significantly better than Georgia across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Atlanta Rain: 49.7 in/yr (1263 mm)
72° / 53°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Atlanta Tbilisi
Jan–Mar 58°/39°F (14°/4°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/60°F (26°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/69°F (30°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 64°/45°F (17°/7°C)
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Month Atlanta Tbilisi
Jan 52°/34°F (11.3°/1.3°C)
Feb 57°/38°F (13.7°/3.2°C)
Mar 65°/44°F (18.1°/6.7°C)
Apr 72°/51°F (22.5°/10.8°C)
May 80°/60°F (26.6°/15.7°C)
Jun 86°/68°F (30.2°/20.1°C)
Jul 89°/71°F (31.7°/21.8°C)
Aug 88°/71°F (31.2°/21.5°C)
Sep 82°/65°F (27.9°/18.2°C)
Oct 73°/54°F (22.6°/12.2°C)
Nov 64°/44°F (17.6°/6.9°C)
Dec 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.5°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Georgia

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Georgia without a visa.
Georgia passport

Georgia passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Georgia passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

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 Georgia?

Generally yes: Georgia runs about 45% cheaper than Georgia on average, though it depends heavily on the city.

How much money do I need to move to Georgia?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a $75,000 comparable salary, that's around GEL27,219 in Georgia for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Georgia?

Working remotely from Georgia's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Georgia and Georgia.

How is healthcare in Georgia compared to Georgia?

Georgia performs significantly better than Georgia across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Tbilisi is None°F, compared to 72°F in Atlanta. Tbilisi receives around 19.5 in of rainfall per year, while Atlanta gets 49.7 in.

What language do they speak in Georgia?

The official language in Georgia is Georgian. In Georgia, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

GE
Population 9,687,653 4,935,518
Currency United States Dollar ($) Georgian Lari (GEL)
Languages English Georgian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +995
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911