Moving to Georgia from United States
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from United States to Georgia — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from United States to Georgia, you would find that Georgia is 59.1% cheaper than United States overall. A $75,000 salary in United States would need to be roughly GEL79,400 in Georgia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Georgian.
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The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 40.1% less
Groceries
pay 55.0% less
Transportation
pay 45.0% less
Housing
pay 73.6% less
Childcare
pay 82.3% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 47.2% 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.
What salary do you need in Georgia?
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → GEL79,400
To maintain the same standard of living in Georgia
Calculate with your salary →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 60% less than cities in United States.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from United States to Georgia, and how the trend has changed.
Who's moving to Georgia?
Top countries of origin for Georgia's foreign-born residents.
- 37,267
- 12,789
- 12,203
- 6,023
- 1,718
- 1,101
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United States
Key Indicator Comparison
How United States 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
Georgia performs significantly better than United States 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 United States 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
United States 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
United States 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
share of people below the poverty line
United States 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
United States performs better than Georgia across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2019–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Internal Revenue Service (2016), Georgia Department of Revenue (2016), The World Factbook (2010). How we calculate this
Weather in Georgia vs United States
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | New York City | Tbilisi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 43°/30°F (6°/-1°C) | — |
| Apr–Jun | 70°/54°F (21°/12°C) | — |
| Jul–Sep | 81°/66°F (27°/19°C) | — |
| Oct–Dec | 54°/41°F (12°/5°C) | — |
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| Month | New York City | Tbilisi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°/27°F (3.5°/-2.8°C) | — |
| Feb | 42°/29°F (5.3°/-1.7°C) | — |
| Mar | 50°/35°F (9.8°/1.8°C) | — |
| Apr | 61°/45°F (16.2°/7.1°C) | — |
| May | 71°/54°F (21.6°/12.2°C) | — |
| Jun | 79°/64°F (26.3°/17.6°C) | — |
| Jul | 84°/69°F (28.9°/20.4°C) | — |
| Aug | 83°/68°F (28.1°/19.9°C) | — |
| Sep | 75°/61°F (24.0°/16.0°C) | — |
| Oct | 64°/50°F (17.7°/10.0°C) | — |
| Nov | 54°/42°F (12.1°/5.3°C) | — |
| Dec | 43°/32°F (6.1°/0.0°C) | — |
Data:
National Weather Service
Can you move from United States to Georgia?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.
United States passport holder visiting Georgia
Visa Free
Georgia passport holder visiting United States
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 United States?
Generally yes: Georgia runs about 59% cheaper than United States 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 $75,000 comparable salary, that's around GEL19,850 in Georgia for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Georgia?
With 30.4 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 United States and Georgia.
Is Georgia safe for expats?
Georgia performs significantly better than United States across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Georgia is 2.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.8 in United States.
How is healthcare in Georgia compared to United States?
Georgia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United States leads in health coverage index. There are 56.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Georgia, compared to 36.8 in United States. Georgia scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United States: 86).
What's the weather like in Georgia compared to United States?
The average high temperature in Tbilisi is None°F, compared to 62°F in New York City. Tbilisi receives around 19.5 in of rainfall per year, while New York City gets 49.9 in.
What language do they speak in Georgia?
The official language in Georgia is Georgian. In United States, the official language is English.
