Moving to Georgia from Italy

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Italy to Georgia, you would find that Georgia is 45.6% cheaper than Italy overall. A €65,577 salary in Italy would need to be roughly GEL114,849 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 Italy to Georgia.

What does your salary buy?

€65,577 GEL114,849

To maintain the same standard of living in Georgia

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 52.9% less

Groceries

pay 46.2% less

Transportation

pay 57.8% less

Housing

pay 50.5% less

Childcare

pay 65.6% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 34.2% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 3.0 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 40% less than cities in Italy.

Italy

Milan 69%
Varese 59%
Venice 59%
Monza 59%
Rome 57%

Georgia

Batumi 30%

Compare cities head-to-head

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
16 ↓ 6% vs 2015

people born in Italy 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 Italy 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

IT
0.6
GE
2.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IT
5.0
GE
12.7

Italy 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

IT
$4,993
GE
$1,679
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

IT
42.5
GE
56.1

Italy generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Georgia 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

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IT
5.1t
GE
3.6t

Italy 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

IT
31.5
GE
28.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

IT
29.6%
GE
5.2%

Italy 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

IT
7.6%
GE
11.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IT
$52,700
GE
$22,200

Italy 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

IT
82.6 yrs
GE
77.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IT
3.2
GE
14.8

Italy generally does better on family life, though Georgia leads in literacy rate.

Data: Italian Revenue Agency, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Rome Rain: 31.7 in/yr (804 mm)
69° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Rome Tbilisi
Jan–Mar 56°/39°F (13°/4°C)
Apr–Jun 72°/53°F (22°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/63°F (29°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/45°F (17°/7°C)
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Month Rome Tbilisi
Jan 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C)
Feb 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C)
Mar 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C)
Apr 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C)
May 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C)
Jun 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C)
Jul 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C)
Aug 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C)
Sep 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C)
Oct 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C)
Nov 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C)
Dec 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C)

Data: Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Italy 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.

Italy passport

Italy passport holder visiting Georgia

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

Georgia passport holder visiting Italy

Visa Free
Georgia passport holders can enter Italy 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 Italy?

Generally yes: Georgia runs about 42% cheaper than Italy 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 €65,577 comparable salary, that's around GEL28,712 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 Italy and Georgia.

Is Georgia safe for expats?

Italy performs better than Georgia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Georgia is 2.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Italy.

How is healthcare in Georgia compared to Italy?

Italy generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Georgia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 56.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Georgia, compared to 42.5 in Italy. Georgia scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Italy: 84).

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

The average high temperature in Tbilisi is None°F, compared to 69°F in Rome. Tbilisi receives around 19.5 in of rainfall per year, while Rome gets 31.7 in.

What language do they speak in Georgia?

The official language in Georgia is Georgian. In Italy, the official languages are Catalan and Italian.

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At a Glance

IT GE
Population 61,095,551 4,935,518
Currency Euro (€) Georgian Lari (GEL)
Languages Catalan, Italian Georgian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +39 +995
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112