Moving to Georgia from New Zealand
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from New Zealand to Georgia — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from New Zealand to Georgia, you would find that Georgia is 44.9% cheaper than New Zealand overall. A NZ$130,152 salary in New Zealand would need to be roughly GEL120,379 in Georgia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Georgian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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How your spending power changes when you relocate from New Zealand to Georgia.
What does your salary buy?
NZ$130,152 → GEL120,379
To maintain the same standard of living in Georgia
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Restaurants
pay 44.3% less
Groceries
pay 44.6% less
Transportation
pay 50.6% less
Housing
pay 56.5% less
Childcare
pay 72.7% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 43.3% 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 31% less than cities in New Zealand.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How New Zealand 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
New Zealand 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 New Zealand 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
New Zealand 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
New Zealand 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
New Zealand 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
New Zealand performs better than Georgia across all family life metrics.
Data: New Zealand Inland Revenue Department, 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 | Wellington | Tbilisi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 69°/58°F (21°/14°C) | — |
| Apr–Jun | 59°/49°F (15°/10°C) | — |
| Jul–Sep | 56°/46°F (13°/8°C) | — |
| Oct–Dec | 64°/53°F (18°/12°C) | — |
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| Month | Wellington | Tbilisi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70°/58°F (21.2°/14.7°C) | — |
| Feb | 70°/59°F (21.3°/14.8°C) | — |
| Mar | 68°/56°F (19.8°/13.5°C) | — |
| Apr | 63°/53°F (17.4°/11.5°C) | — |
| May | 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.7°C) | — |
| Jun | 56°/46°F (13.1°/7.9°C) | — |
| Jul | 54°/44°F (12.3°/6.9°C) | — |
| Aug | 55°/45°F (12.9°/7.4°C) | — |
| Sep | 58°/48°F (14.5°/8.8°C) | — |
| Oct | 60°/50°F (15.8°/10.0°C) | — |
| Nov | 64°/53°F (17.5°/11.4°C) | — |
| Dec | 67°/56°F (19.6°/13.5°C) | — |
New Zealand National Meteorological ServiceVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between New Zealand 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.
New Zealand passport holder visiting Georgia
Visa Free
Georgia passport holder visiting New Zealand
Visa RequiredData: 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 New Zealand?
Generally yes: Georgia runs about 39% cheaper than New Zealand 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 NZ$130,152 comparable salary, that's around GEL30,095 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 New Zealand and Georgia.
Is Georgia safe for expats?
New Zealand performs better than Georgia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Georgia is 2.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in New Zealand.
How is healthcare in Georgia compared to New Zealand?
Georgia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though New Zealand leads in health coverage index. There are 56.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Georgia, compared to 35.7 in New Zealand. Georgia scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (New Zealand: 85).
What's the weather like in Georgia compared to New Zealand?
The average high temperature in Tbilisi is None°F, compared to 62°F in Wellington. Tbilisi receives around 19.5 in of rainfall per year, while Wellington gets 37.7 in.
What language do they speak in Georgia?
The official language in Georgia is Georgian. In New Zealand, the official languages are English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language.
