Moving to Georgia from Spain

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Spain to Georgia? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Spain to Georgia, you would find that Georgia is 40.0% cheaper than Spain overall. A €64,304 salary in Spain would need to be roughly GEL119,221 in Georgia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Georgian.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Spain and Georgia.

What does your salary buy?

€64,304 GEL119,221

To maintain the same standard of living in Georgia

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 49.0% less

Groceries

pay 35.7% less

Transportation

pay 53.1% less

Housing

pay 52.4% less

Childcare

pay 59.2% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 28.8% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 3.11 GEL (June 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.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Spain to Georgia.

Living there in 2020
17 ↓ 6% vs 2015

people born in Spain 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

The numbers behind daily life in Georgia compared to Spain.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

ES
0.7
GE
2.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ES
3.5
GE
12.7

Spain performs better than Georgia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

ES
$4,935
GE
$1,679
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ES
44.8
GE
56.1

Spain 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

ES
10.0
GE
69.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ES
4.5t
GE
3.6t

Spain 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

ES
36.0
GE
28.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ES
43.2%
GE
5.2%

Spain 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

ES
12.1%
GE
11.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ES
$46,400
GE
$22,200

Georgia generally does better on employment & economy, though Spain leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ES
82.5 yrs
GE
77.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ES
2.5
GE
14.8

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

Data: Agencia Tributaria, Spain, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Madrid Rain: 16.6 in/yr (421 mm)
68° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Madrid Tbilisi
Jan–Mar 55°/40°F (13°/4°C)
Apr–Jun 73°/53°F (23°/12°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/64°F (30°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 58°/44°F (14°/7°C)
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Month Madrid Tbilisi
Jan 50°/37°F (9.8°/2.7°C)
Feb 54°/39°F (12.0°/3.7°C)
Mar 61°/43°F (16.3°/6.2°C)
Apr 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.7°C)
May 72°/52°F (22.2°/11.3°C)
Jun 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.1°C)
Jul 90°/66°F (32.1°/19.0°C)
Aug 88°/66°F (31.3°/18.8°C)
Sep 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.4°C)
Oct 67°/51°F (19.4°/10.7°C)
Nov 56°/43°F (13.5°/6.2°C)
Dec 50°/38°F (10.0°/3.6°C)

Data: Agencia Estatal de Meteorología Agencia Estatal de Meteorología

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Spain 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.

Spain passport

Spain passport holder visiting Georgia

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

Georgia passport holder visiting Spain

Visa Free
Georgia passport holders can enter Spain 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 Spain?

On average Georgia is about 40% less expensive than Spain, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Georgia?

Budget about GEL29,805 for 3 months in Georgia (based on a €64,304 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, 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?

Spain performs better than Georgia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Georgia is 2.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.7 in Spain.

How is healthcare in Georgia compared to Spain?

Spain 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 44.8 in Spain. Georgia scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Spain: 85).

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

The average high temperature in Tbilisi is None°F, compared to 68°F in Madrid. Tbilisi receives around 19.5 in of rainfall per year, while Madrid gets 16.6 in.

What language do they speak in Georgia?

The official language in Georgia is Georgian. In Spain, the official languages are Basque, Catalan, Galician and Spanish.

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At a Glance

ES GE
Population 47,163,418 4,935,518
Currency Euro (€) Georgian Lari (GEL)
Languages Basque, Catalan, Galician, Spanish Georgian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +34 +995
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 112