Moving to Georgia from Iran
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Iran to Georgia — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Iran to Georgia, you would find that Georgia is 94.7% more expensive than Iran overall. A IRR101,328,750,000 salary in Iran would need to be roughly GEL168,900 in Georgia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Georgian.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
How your spending power changes when you relocate from Iran to Georgia.
What does your salary buy?
IRR101,328,750,000 → GEL168,900
To maintain the same standard of living in Georgia
Calculate with your salary →The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 59.5% more
Groceries
pay 66.9% more
Transportation
pay 36.6% more
Housing
pay 2.3 times more
Childcare
pay 2.9 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.3 times more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Iran to Georgia, and how the trend has changed.
Who's moving to Georgia?
Top countries of origin for Georgia's foreign-born residents.
- 37,267
- 12,789
- 12,203
- 6,023
- 1,718
- 1,101
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21.121
Iran
Key Indicator Comparison
How Iran and Georgia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Georgia performs significantly better than Iran across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Iran generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Georgia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Iran generally does better on environment, though Georgia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Georgia generally does better on infrastructure, though Iran leads in electricity per capita.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Iran generally does better on employment & economy, though Georgia leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Georgia generally does better on family life, though Iran leads in education spending.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Tehran | Tbilisi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 52°/35°F (11°/2°C) | — |
| Apr–Jun | 82°/61°F (28°/16°C) | — |
| Jul–Sep | 94°/72°F (35°/22°C) | — |
| Oct–Dec | 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) | — |
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| Month | Tehran | Tbilisi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°/30°F (7.2°/-1.1°C) | — |
| Feb | 50°/33°F (9.9°/0.7°C) | — |
| Mar | 60°/41°F (15.4°/5.2°C) | — |
| Apr | 71°/52°F (21.9°/10.9°C) | — |
| May | 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.1°C) | — |
| Jun | 93°/70°F (34.1°/20.9°C) | — |
| Jul | 98°/75°F (36.8°/24.0°C) | — |
| Aug | 96°/73°F (35.4°/23.0°C) | — |
| Sep | 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.2°C) | — |
| Oct | 75°/55°F (24.0°/12.9°C) | — |
| Nov | 62°/44°F (16.5°/6.7°C) | — |
| Dec | 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.3°C) | — |
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Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Iran 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.
Iran passport holder visiting Georgia
Visa Free
Georgia passport holder visiting Iran
Visa FreeData: 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 Iran?
Generally yes: Georgia runs about 15% cheaper than Iran 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 IRR101,328,750,000 comparable salary, that's around GEL42,225 in Georgia for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, deposits, 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 Iran and Georgia.
Is Georgia safe for expats?
Georgia performs significantly better than Iran across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Georgia is 2.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.4 in Iran.
How is healthcare in Georgia compared to Iran?
Iran generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Georgia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 56.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Georgia, compared to 15.1 in Iran. Georgia scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Iran: 74).
What's the weather like in Georgia compared to Iran?
The average high temperature in Tbilisi is None°F, compared to 72°F in Tehran. Tbilisi receives around 19.5 in of rainfall per year, while Tehran gets 9.1 in.
What language do they speak in Georgia?
The official language in Georgia is Georgian. In Iran, the official language is Persian (Farsi).
