Moving to Georgia from Russia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Russia to Georgia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Russia to Georgia, you would find that Georgia is 2.4% cheaper than Russia overall. A RUB5,859,336 salary in Russia would need to be roughly GEL171,846 in Georgia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Georgian.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Russia to Georgia.
What does your salary buy?
RUB5,859,336 → GEL171,846
To maintain the same standard of living in Georgia
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 6.2% more
Groceries
pay 5.6% less
Transportation
pay 1.0% more
Housing
pay 20.3% more
Childcare
pay 46.6% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 10.7% 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.
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 28% less than cities in Russia.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Russia to Georgia, based on official data.
Who's moving to Georgia?
Top countries of origin for Georgia's foreign-born residents.
-
1.37,267
Russia
- 12,789
- 12,203
- 6,023
- 1,718
- 1,101
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Russia to Georgia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Russia generally does better on safety, though Georgia leads in homicide rate.
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 Russia 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
Russia 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
Russia generally does better on infrastructure, though Georgia leads in broadband per 100 people.
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
Russia performs better than Georgia across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Russia generally does better on family life, though Georgia leads in life expectancy.
Data: Federal Tax Service of Russia, 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 | Moscow | Tbilisi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 27°/15°F (-3°/-10°C) | — |
| Apr–Jun | 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) | — |
| Jul–Sep | 68°/52°F (20°/11°C) | — |
| Oct–Dec | 36°/26°F (2°/-3°C) | — |
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| Month | Moscow | Tbilisi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21°/10°F (-6.3°/-12.3°C) | — |
| Feb | 24°/12°F (-4.2°/-11.1°C) | — |
| Mar | 35°/22°F (1.5°/-5.6°C) | — |
| Apr | 51°/35°F (10.4°/1.7°C) | — |
| May | 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) | — |
| Jun | 71°/53°F (21.7°/11.5°C) | — |
| Jul | 74°/56°F (23.1°/13.5°C) | — |
| Aug | 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.0°C) | — |
| Sep | 60°/45°F (15.4°/7.1°C) | — |
| Oct | 47°/36°F (8.2°/2.1°C) | — |
| Nov | 34°/26°F (1.1°/-3.3°C) | — |
| Dec | 26°/17°F (-3.5°/-8.6°C) | — |
Data:
Russian Federal Service for Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Russia 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.
Russia passport holder visiting Georgia
Visa Free
Georgia passport holder visiting Russia
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: 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 Russia?
Yes — Georgia is on average about 13% cheaper than Russia. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Georgia?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly GEL42,962 in Georgia on a RUB5,859,336 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Georgia?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Georgia has 28.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Georgia safe for expats?
Russia generally does better on safety, though Georgia leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Georgia is 2.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.8 in Russia.
How is healthcare in Georgia compared to Russia?
Georgia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Russia leads in health coverage index. There are 56.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Georgia, compared to 38.3 in Russia. Georgia scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Russia: 79).
What's the weather like in Georgia compared to Russia?
The average high temperature in Tbilisi is None°F, compared to 48°F in Moscow. Tbilisi receives around 19.5 in of rainfall per year, while Moscow gets 27.2 in.
What language do they speak in Georgia?
The official language in Georgia is Georgian. In Russia, the official language is Russian.
