Retiring in Tbilisi, Georgia
Overview
One of the easiest countries in the world to move to, with a fast-growing wine and food scene.
Home Price
Homes in Tbilisi typically range from $169k to $265k.
Source: Zillow Home Value Index. Estimates only — verify current pricing before making decisions.
Cost of Living
Tbilisi's cost of living index is 28.0 compared to a U.S. national average of 100 (adjusted to a common basis so it can be compared directly with U.S. destinations).
Climate
Average summer highs around 87°F and winter daytime temperatures around 47°F, with med humidity and a “Four seasons” seasonal pattern.
Geography & Landscape
Healthcare
Healthcare access and quality index: 56.3/100 (Numbeo Health Care Index — a crowdsourced perception score, not a clinical outcomes measure).
Safety & Stability
Tbilisi scores a safety index of 38.0/100 and a political stability score of 3.8/10, based on sourced crime and stability data.
Airport Access
About 20 minutes to the nearest major airport we could confirm. *Estimated drive time (straight-line distance) — not real routing data. Worth checking directly.
Lifestyle & Activities
Outdoor activities:
- Hiking
- Tennis / racquet sports
- Nature / bird watching
Culture & lifestyle:
- Food culture
- Breweries / wineries
- Shopping
Things to Consider
- Smaller, less developed healthcare system
- Farther from the U.S. than most destinations on this list
Visa & Residency Notes
Low — Georgia is known for one of the most open entry/residency policies in the world for many nationalities.
Visa terms vary by nationality and change often — verify current requirements with the destination’s official immigration authority before making decisions.
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