Moving to Georgia from Ukraine
What to Expect
Considering a move from Ukraine to Georgia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Ukraine to Georgia, you would find that Georgia is 24.4% more expensive than Ukraine overall. A UAH3,400,000 salary in Ukraine would need to be roughly GEL245,000 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 Ukraine and Georgia.
What does your salary buy?
UAH3,400,000 → GEL245,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Georgia
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Restaurants
pay 56.6% more
Groceries
pay 15.4% more
Transportation
pay 16.1% less
Housing
pay 40.8% more
Childcare
pay 20.4% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 74.0% 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 6% more than cities in Ukraine.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Ukraine to Georgia.
Who's moving to Georgia?
Top countries of origin for Georgia's foreign-born residents.
- 37,267
- 12,789
-
3.12,203
Ukraine
- 6,023
- 1,718
- 1,101
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Georgia compared to Ukraine.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Ukraine 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
Ukraine generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Georgia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Ukraine performs better than Georgia 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
Georgia performs significantly better than Ukraine across all infrastructure metrics.
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
Ukraine generally does better on employment & economy, though Georgia leads in gdp per capita.
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
Ukraine generally does better on family life, though Georgia leads in infant mortality.
Sources: World Bank (2019–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Ministry of Revenue and Duties of Ukraine (2016), Georgia Department of Revenue (2016), The World Factbook (2021). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Kiev | Tbilisi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 36°/25°F (2°/-4°C) | — |
| Apr–Jun | 68°/51°F (20°/10°C) | — |
| Jul–Sep | 76°/58°F (24°/14°C) | — |
| Oct–Dec | 43°/33°F (6°/1°C) | — |
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| Month | Kiev | Tbilisi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°/22°F (-0.7°/-5.5°C) | — |
| Feb | 33°/23°F (0.8°/-5.0°C) | — |
| Mar | 44°/31°F (6.5°/-0.8°C) | — |
| Apr | 59°/42°F (15.1°/5.7°C) | — |
| May | 70°/52°F (21.1°/10.9°C) | — |
| Jun | 76°/59°F (24.6°/14.8°C) | — |
| Jul | 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.6°C) | — |
| Aug | 79°/60°F (25.9°/15.7°C) | — |
| Sep | 68°/51°F (20.0°/10.6°C) | — |
| Oct | 55°/41°F (12.9°/5.1°C) | — |
| Nov | 42°/33°F (5.3°/0.3°C) | — |
| Dec | 33°/26°F (0.5°/-3.5°C) | — |
Ukrainian Hydrometeorological CenterVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ukraine 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.
Ukraine passport holder visiting Georgia
Visa Free
Georgia passport holder visiting Ukraine
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 Ukraine?
On average Georgia is around 24% pricier than Ukraine, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Georgia?
Budget about GEL61,250 for 3 months in Georgia (based on a UAH3,400,000 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: 30.4 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?
Ukraine 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 3.8 in Ukraine.
How is healthcare in Georgia compared to Ukraine?
Ukraine generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Georgia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 56.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Georgia, compared to 35.3 in Ukraine. Georgia scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ukraine: 76).
What's the weather like in Georgia compared to Ukraine?
The average high temperature in Tbilisi is None°F, compared to 56°F in Kiev. Tbilisi receives around 19.5 in of rainfall per year, while Kiev gets 23.8 in.
What language do they speak in Georgia?
The official language in Georgia is Georgian. In Ukraine, the official language is Ukrainian.
