Moving to Georgia from Saudi Arabia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Saudi Arabia to Georgia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Saudi Arabia to Georgia, you would find that Georgia is 17.4% cheaper than Saudi Arabia overall. A SAR281,786 salary in Saudi Arabia would need to be roughly GEL151,410 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 Saudi Arabia and Georgia.
What does your salary buy?
SAR281,786 → GEL151,410
To maintain the same standard of living in Georgia
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 36.8% more
Groceries
pay 23.0% less
Transportation
pay 18.5% less
Housing
pay 33.2% less
Childcare
pay 47.2% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 45.4% 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 27% less than cities in Saudi Arabia.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Georgia compared to Saudi Arabia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Saudi Arabia generally does better on safety, though Georgia leads in road traffic deaths.
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 Saudi Arabia 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
Georgia performs significantly better than Saudi Arabia across all environment metrics.
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
Saudi Arabia 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
Saudi Arabia 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
Saudi Arabia generally does better on family life, though Georgia leads in life expectancy.
Data: Department of Zakat and Income Tax, 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 | Riyadh | Tbilisi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 75°/50°F (24°/10°C) | — |
| Apr–Jun | 101°/72°F (38°/22°C) | — |
| Jul–Sep | 109°/77°F (43°/25°C) | — |
| Oct–Dec | 84°/56°F (29°/13°C) | — |
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| Month | Riyadh | Tbilisi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°/44°F (20.1°/6.9°C) | — |
| Feb | 74°/49°F (23.3°/9.3°C) | — |
| Mar | 82°/56°F (27.7°/13.2°C) | — |
| Apr | 92°/65°F (33.3°/18.4°C) | — |
| May | 103°/74°F (39.4°/23.4°C) | — |
| Jun | 109°/78°F (42.6°/25.3°C) | — |
| Jul | 111°/80°F (43.7°/26.4°C) | — |
| Aug | 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.3°C) | — |
| Sep | 105°/73°F (40.6°/22.9°C) | — |
| Oct | 96°/65°F (35.5°/18.2°C) | — |
| Nov | 83°/56°F (28.1°/13.3°C) | — |
| Dec | 72°/47°F (22.1°/8.4°C) | — |
National Center for MeteorologyVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saudi Arabia 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.
Saudi Arabia passport holder visiting Georgia
Visa Free
Georgia passport holder visiting Saudi Arabia
Visa on ArrivalData: 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 Saudi Arabia?
On average Georgia is about 23% less expensive than Saudi Arabia, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Georgia?
Budget about GEL37,852 for 3 months in Georgia (based on a SAR281,786 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?
Saudi Arabia generally does better on safety, though Georgia leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Georgia is 2.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Saudi Arabia.
How is healthcare in Georgia compared to Saudi Arabia?
Georgia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saudi Arabia leads in health coverage index. There are 56.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Georgia, compared to 30.8 in Saudi Arabia. Georgia scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saudi Arabia: 74).
What's the weather like in Georgia compared to Saudi Arabia?
The average high temperature in Tbilisi is None°F, compared to 92°F in Riyadh. Tbilisi receives around 19.5 in of rainfall per year, while Riyadh gets 4.4 in.
What language do they speak in Georgia?
The official language in Georgia is Georgian. In Saudi Arabia, the official language is Arabic.
