Moving to Timor-Leste from Georgia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Georgia to Timor-Leste, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese and Tetum. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Timor-Leste compared to Georgia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

GE
2.0
TL
4.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GE
12.7
TL
12.0

Georgia generally does better on safety, though Timor-Leste leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GE
$1,679
TL
$461
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GE
56.1
TL
7.7

Georgia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Timor-Leste 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

GE
69.0
TL
61.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GE
3.6t
TL
0.5t

Timor-Leste performs significantly better than Georgia across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GE
28.7
TL
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GE
5.2%
TL
28.3%

Georgia performs better than Timor-Leste across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GE
11.6%
TL
1.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GE
$22,200
TL
$4,600

Georgia generally does better on employment & economy, though Timor-Leste leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GE
77.5 yrs
TL
69.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GE
14.8
TL
33.7

Georgia generally does better on family life, though Timor-Leste leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Georgia passport

Georgia passport holder visiting Timor-Leste

Visa on Arrival
Georgia passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Timor-Leste.
Timor-Leste passport

Timor-Leste passport holder visiting Georgia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Timor-Leste passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Georgia.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Timor-Leste?

Connectivity is usually fine (Timor-Leste: 0.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Timor-Leste offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Timor-Leste safe for expats?

Georgia generally does better on safety, though Timor-Leste leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Timor-Leste is 4.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.0 in Georgia.

How is healthcare in Timor-Leste compared to Georgia?

Georgia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Timor-Leste leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 7.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Timor-Leste, compared to 56.1 in Georgia. Timor-Leste scores 52 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Georgia: 68).

What language do they speak in Timor-Leste?

The official languages in Timor-Leste are Portuguese and Tetum. In Georgia, the official language is Georgian.

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At a Glance

GE TL
Population 4,935,518 1,445,006
Currency Georgian Lari (GEL) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Georgian Portuguese, Tetum
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +995 +670
Time zones 1 1