Moving to Georgia from Netherlands
What to Expect
Considering a move from Netherlands to Georgia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Netherlands to Georgia, you would find that Georgia is 56.7% cheaper than Netherlands overall. A €65,577 salary in Netherlands would need to be roughly GEL88,995 in Georgia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Georgian.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Netherlands and Georgia.
What does your salary buy?
€65,577 → GEL88,995
To maintain the same standard of living in Georgia
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 63.6% less
Groceries
pay 45.9% less
Transportation
pay 66.1% less
Housing
pay 71.0% less
Childcare
pay 79.8% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 51.3% less
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 53% less than cities in Netherlands.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Netherlands to Georgia.
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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Netherlands
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Georgia compared to Netherlands.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Netherlands performs better than Georgia 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Georgia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Netherlands leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Netherlands 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
share of households with internet
Netherlands generally does better on infrastructure, though Georgia leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Netherlands generally does better on employment & economy, though Georgia leads in top income tax rate.
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
Netherlands performs better than Georgia across all family life metrics.
Data: Tax and Customs Administration - Belastingdienst, 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 | Amsterdam | Tbilisi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 45°/34°F (7°/1°C) | — |
| Apr–Jun | 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) | — |
| Jul–Sep | 69°/53°F (21°/12°C) | — |
| Oct–Dec | 50°/40°F (10°/4°C) | — |
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| Month | Amsterdam | Tbilisi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°/33°F (5.4°/0.5°C) | — |
| Feb | 43°/32°F (6.0°/0.2°C) | — |
| Mar | 49°/36°F (9.2°/2.4°C) | — |
| Apr | 54°/39°F (12.4°/4.0°C) | — |
| May | 63°/46°F (17.1°/7.8°C) | — |
| Jun | 67°/51°F (19.2°/10.4°C) | — |
| Jul | 71°/54°F (21.4°/12.5°C) | — |
| Aug | 71°/54°F (21.8°/12.3°C) | — |
| Sep | 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.2°C) | — |
| Oct | 57°/45°F (14.1°/7.0°C) | — |
| Nov | 49°/39°F (9.2°/3.9°C) | — |
| Dec | 44°/35°F (6.5°/1.9°C) | — |
Royal Netherlands Meteorological InstituteVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Netherlands 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.
Netherlands passport holder visiting Georgia
Visa Free
Georgia passport holder visiting Netherlands
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 Netherlands?
On average Georgia is about 55% less expensive than Netherlands, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Georgia?
Budget about GEL22,249 for 3 months in Georgia (based on a €65,577 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Georgia?
Connectivity is usually fine (Georgia: 28.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Georgia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Georgia safe for expats?
Netherlands 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 Netherlands.
How is healthcare in Georgia compared to Netherlands?
Georgia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Netherlands leads in health coverage index. There are 56.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Georgia, compared to 39.1 in Netherlands. Georgia scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Netherlands: 85).
What's the weather like in Georgia compared to Netherlands?
The average high temperature in Tbilisi is None°F, compared to 56°F in Amsterdam. Tbilisi receives around 19.5 in of rainfall per year, while Amsterdam gets 30.7 in.
What language do they speak in Georgia?
The official language in Georgia is Georgian. In Netherlands, the official language is Dutch.
