🇬🇪 Central Asia & Caucasus
Batumi, Georgia
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Black Sea beach city; casino hub; extremely cheap outside tourist season
Climate
Rainfall, humidity, and the best months to visit: see the full Batumi climate profile →
Internet speeds
Measured medians from 11,039 real speedtests within 10 km of the city center (Q1 2026) — not advertised ISP numbers.
| Download | Upload | Latency | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed broadband | 46.6 Mbps | 46.3 Mbps | 11 ms | 8,529 |
| Mobile | 180 Mbps | 18.7 Mbps | 26 ms | 2,510 |
Speedtest® by Ookla Global Fixed and Mobile Network Performance Maps, © Ookla. Accessed 2026-07-18. Your building's wiring and ISP plan matter more than the city median. Compare all cities in the Internet Speed Explorer →
Cost of living breakdown
USD converted from local prices at baseline rates (1 USD = 2.65 GEL, 2026-06-16). Use the Cost of Living Explorer for live exchange rates.
| 💰 Monthly budgets | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Individual (excl. rent) | $560 | GEL 1,485 |
| Individual all-in (excl. rent + 1BR center) | $1,014 | — |
| Family of 4 (excl. rent) | $2,064 | GEL 5,471 |
| Average net salary (after tax) | $576 | GEL 1,527 |
| 🏢 Rent & property | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| 1BR city center | $453 | GEL 1,202 |
| 1BR outside center | $341 | GEL 903 |
| 3BR city center | $909 | GEL 2,408 |
| 3BR outside center | $652 | GEL 1,727 |
| Buy price / sqft — center | $140 | GEL 370 |
| Buy price / sqft — outside | $99 | GEL 261 |
| 🍽️ Food & dining | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Cheap meal (1 person) | $9.43 | GEL 25.00 |
| Mid-range dinner (2 people) | $30.18 | GEL 80.00 |
| Fast food combo | $9.43 | GEL 25.00 |
| Beef (per lb) | $4.37 | GEL 11.57 |
| Taxi (per mile) | $1.03 | GEL 2.74 |
| ⚡ Utilities & lifestyle | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Basic utilities / mo | $71 | GEL 188 |
| Phone plan / mo | $10 | GEL 26.83 |
| Internet / mo | $17 | GEL 43.75 |
| Gym membership / mo | $55 | GEL 146 |
| Cinema ticket | $6.79 | GEL 18.00 |
| Preschool / mo | $278 | GEL 736 |
| International school / yr | $3,255 | GEL 8,628 |
| New car (Corolla equiv.) | $15,469 | GEL 41,000 |
Visa, taxes & legal in Georgia
Country-level research that applies to living in Batumi — each row links to the full comparison dashboard.
| Tourist entry (US passport) | 365 DAYS visa-free (95 nationalities incl. US/UK/EU/CA/AU) → the world's most generous |
| Digital nomad visa | No dedicated digital nomad visa — compare all countries → |
| Path to permanent residency | Not via visa-free stays; property/business residence permits can lead to PR |
| Tax if you become resident | Territorial-leaning system · top rate 20% flat — tax breakdown → |
| Family-law exposure (payer) | Obligation 4/10 · cross-border collection 4/10 — legal detail → |
Everything about the country in one place: Georgia profile for American nomads →
Location
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Data last updated · Source: Numbeo