Moving to Georgia from Georgia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Georgia to Georgia, you would find that Georgia is 3.0 times more expensive than Georgia overall. A GEL196,875 salary in Georgia would need to be roughly $135,619 in Georgia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

GEL196,875 $135,619

To maintain the same standard of living in Georgia

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 2.5 times more

Groceries

pay 2.9 times more

Transportation

pay 2.6 times more

Housing

pay 3.7 times more

Childcare

pay 5.9 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 2.3 times more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 GEL = 0.381 USD (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 87% more than cities in Georgia.

Georgia

Batumi 30%

Georgia

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

Compare cities head-to-head

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Moved in 2023
2,100 ↓ 4% vs 2022

people moved from Georgia to United States · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to United States?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Georgia compared to Georgia.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

GE
21.7%
GA
37.0%

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

GE
91.2%
GA
89.5%

Georgia performs better than Georgia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

GE
11.6%
GA
3.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

GE
$22,200
GA
$61,706

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GE
77.5 yrs
GA
75.6 yrs

Georgia performs better than Georgia across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tbilisi Atlanta
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 Tbilisi Atlanta
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 Georgia and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.

Georgia passport

Georgia passport holder visiting United States

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

United States passport holder visiting Georgia

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Georgia 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 Georgia?

On average Georgia is around 81% pricier than Georgia, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Georgia?

Budget about $33,905 for 3 months in Georgia (based on a GEL196,875 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Georgia?

From major Georgia cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Georgia and Georgia are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Georgia compared to Georgia?

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

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

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

What language do they speak in Georgia?

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

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At a Glance

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