Moving to Germany from Georgia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Georgia to Germany, you would find that Germany is 2.7 times more expensive than Georgia overall. A GEL198,375 salary in Georgia would need to be roughly €120,802 in Germany to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in German.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

GEL198,375 €120,802

To maintain the same standard of living in Germany

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 3.3 times more

Groceries

pay 2.2 times more

Transportation

pay 3.2 times more

Housing

pay 3.0 times more

Childcare

pay 3.8 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 2.3 times more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 GEL = 0.3312 EUR (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 Germany cost about 83% more than cities in Georgia.

Georgia

Batumi 30%

Germany

Munich 66%
Frankfurt 63%
Hamburg 63%
Oldenburg 55%

Compare cities head-to-head

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Moved in 2023
14,090 ↓ 13% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to Germany?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

GE
2.0
DE
0.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GE
12.7
DE
3.3

Germany performs significantly better than Georgia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

GE
$1,679
DE
$8,826
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GE
56.1
DE
45.2

Georgia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Germany leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GE
3.6t
DE
6.9t

Georgia generally does better on environment, though Germany 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

GE
28.7
DE
45.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GE
5.2%
DE
35.4%

Georgia generally does better on infrastructure, though Germany leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GE
11.6%
DE
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GE
$22,200
DE
$61,900

Germany 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

GE
77.5 yrs
DE
81.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GE
14.8
DE
3.2

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

Data: Georgia Department of Revenue, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

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

Berlin Rain: 22.5 in/yr (571 mm)
56° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tbilisi Berlin
Jan–Mar 41°/31°F (5°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 64°/47°F (18°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/55°F (22°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 47°/37°F (8°/3°C)
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Month Tbilisi Berlin
Jan 37°/29°F (2.9°/-1.9°C)
Feb 40°/29°F (4.2°/-1.5°C)
Mar 47°/34°F (8.5°/1.3°C)
Apr 56°/40°F (13.2°/4.2°C)
May 66°/48°F (18.9°/9.0°C)
Jun 71°/54°F (21.6°/12.3°C)
Jul 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.3°C)
Aug 74°/57°F (23.6°/14.1°C)
Sep 66°/51°F (18.8°/10.6°C)
Oct 56°/44°F (13.4°/6.4°C)
Nov 45°/36°F (7.1°/2.2°C)
Dec 40°/31°F (4.4°/-0.4°C)

Data: Deutscher Wetterdienst Deutscher Wetterdienst

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Georgia passport

Georgia passport holder visiting Germany

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

Germany passport holder visiting Georgia

Visa Free
Germany 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 Germany than Georgia?

Day-to-day costs in Germany run about 84% higher than Georgia on average; specific cities can swing further.

How much money do I need to move to Germany?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a GEL198,375 comparable salary, that's around €30,200 in Germany for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Germany?

With 45.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Germany can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Georgia and Germany.

Is Germany safe for expats?

Germany performs significantly better than Georgia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Germany is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.0 in Georgia.

How is healthcare in Germany compared to Georgia?

Georgia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Germany leads in health coverage index. There are 45.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Germany, compared to 56.1 in Georgia. Germany scores 88 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Georgia: 68).

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

The average high temperature in Berlin is 56°F, compared to None°F in Tbilisi. Berlin receives around 22.5 in of rainfall per year, while Tbilisi gets 19.5 in.

What language do they speak in Germany?

The official language in Germany is German. In Georgia, the official language is Georgian.

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At a Glance

GE DE
Population 4,935,518 84,316,622
Currency Georgian Lari (GEL) Euro (€)
Languages Georgian German
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +995 +49
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112