Moving to Georgia from Germany

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Germany to Georgia, you would find that Georgia is 51.1% cheaper than Germany overall. A €65,700 salary in Germany would need to be roughly GEL107,890 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 Germany to Georgia.

What does your salary buy?

€65,700 GEL107,890

To maintain the same standard of living in Georgia

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 56.9% less

Groceries

pay 43.8% less

Transportation

pay 60.5% less

Housing

pay 62.6% less

Childcare

pay 70.5% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 44.8% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 3.02 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 45% less than cities in Germany.

Germany

Munich 66%
Frankfurt 63%
Hamburg 63%
Oldenburg 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 Germany to Georgia, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
629 ↑ 3% vs 2015

people born in Germany 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 Germany and Georgia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

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

per 100,000 people per year

DE
3.3
GE
12.7

Germany performs better than Georgia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

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

affects wait times and access to care

DE
45.2
GE
56.1

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

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DE
6.9t
GE
3.6t

Germany 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

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

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

DE
35.4%
GE
5.2%

Germany 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

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

a broad measure of economic output per person

DE
$61,900
GE
$22,200

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

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

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DE
3.2
GE
14.8

Germany performs better than Georgia across all family life metrics.

Data: Federal Central Tax Office (BZSt), The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Berlin Tbilisi
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 Berlin Tbilisi
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 Germany 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.

Germany passport

Germany passport holder visiting Georgia

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

Georgia passport holder visiting Germany

Visa Free
Georgia passport holders can enter Germany 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 Germany?

Generally yes: Georgia runs about 46% cheaper than Germany 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 €65,700 comparable salary, that's around GEL26,972 in Georgia for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Georgia?

With 28.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Georgia can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Germany and Georgia.

Is Georgia safe for expats?

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

How is healthcare in Georgia compared to Germany?

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

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

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

What language do they speak in Georgia?

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

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At a Glance

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