This was written by Bailey From B Adventuras
She is the mastermind behind B Adventuras Travel Planning, where every adventure is meticulously curated. With an insatiable passion for exploration and an innate sense of wanderlust, Bailey welcomes you to discover a world beyond the ordinary.
You can also follow her journey on Instagram – @b_adventuras
My boyfriend at the shining star of Tbilisi: the Holy Trinity Church.
Digital Nomad FAQ’s
Is Tiblisi, Georgia a good city for digital nomads?
Tbilisi has a relatively low cost of living compared to many Western cities, making it an attractive destination for digital nomads on a budget.
How is the internet connectivity and speed in Tiblisi, Georgia?
The city has a decent internet infrastructure, which is crucial for digital nomads. Many cafes, co-working spaces, and accommodations offer reliable internet connections. See a breakdown of all wifi speeds here.
Is it easy to meet people and make friends in Tiblisi, Georgia ?
Yes, The city offers a unique blend of modern amenities and a rich cultural experience. It has a vibrant arts scene, historical sites, and a diverse culinary scene. Here’s how I made friends while in the city.
How much should I budget for a month in Tiblisi, Georgia?
As for budgeting, it can vary depending on your lifestyle, but Tbilisi is known for being affordable. A rough estimate for a monthly budget could be in the range of $800 to $1,500 USD, covering accommodation, food, transportation, and other miscellaneous expenses. See a breakdown of prices for common digital nomad stuff here.
Are there lots of places to work from in Tiblisi, Georgia ?
Tbilisi has a growing number of co-working spaces and cafes with Wi-Fi, providing opportunities for digital nomads to work in a collaborative environment. More details on this below.
What are the best digital nomad neighborhoods in Tiblisi, Georgia ?
Vake, Vera, Sololaki, and Saburtalo
Visitor / Working Visas
Visitor Visa:
A visitor visa is typically for individuals who plan to stay in a foreign country for a short duration, usually for tourism, visiting family or friends, or attending conferences. Visitor visas often have restrictions on the type of activities you can engage in, such as work or study.
For Georgia (the country, not the U.S. state), many nationalities can enter for short stays (usually up to 90 days within a 180-day period) without a visa. However, requirements can vary, and it’s advisable to check with the official website of the Georgian government or their consulate/embassy for the most accurate and current information.
Working Visa:
If you plan to work in a foreign country, you typically need a working visa or permit. The specific requirements for obtaining a working visa vary from country to country. In Georgia, there are different types of visas depending on your purpose of stay, including work visas.
To work legally in Georgia, you would generally need to secure a job offer from a Georgian employer, and they may need to sponsor your work visa. Again, it’s crucial to check the latest requirements and procedures through the official channels, such as the Georgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the nearest Georgian embassy or consulate.
For digital nomads or freelancers, some countries offer specific visas or programs catering to remote workers. While Georgia has been known for its openness to remote workers, it’s important to confirm the current regulations and whether there are specific provisions for digital nomads.
Always rely on official government sources or seek guidance from consular services to ensure accurate and current information for your specific situation. Additionally, consider consulting with immigration professionals or legal experts if needed.
Cost Of Living / Traveling Through
- 🧍Avg. Cost Of Living (For Single Adult) – The average cost of living for a single adult in Tbilisi is estimated to be between $500 to $800 per month, depending on lifestyle choices.
- 🏨 Avg. Price Per Night For Hotel Room (near city center) – Around $30 to $100 USD, depending on the hotel’s quality and location. I personally use Booking for an hotel accommodation.
- 🏩 Avg. Price Per Night For Hostel Dorm Room (near city center) – Approximately $10 to $30 USD per night.Looking for a great stay on a budget? Coliving has you covered.
- 🏡 Avg. Price for apartments (near city center) – Monthly rent for a one-bedroom apartment can range from $300 to $700 USD.
- ☕️ Latte – Around $2 to $4 USD.
- 🍺 – .5 Liter Beer – Approximately $1 to $3 USD.
- 🏋️♀️ – Monthly Gym Membership – Approximately $20 to $40 USD.
- 🚊 – Local Transport – Avg. One Way Ticket Price – Public transportation fare is around $0.20 to $0.50 USD.
- 🍝 Avg. Dinner Price – Dining out for dinner can cost between $5 to $20 USD, depending on the restaurant.
- 📱 – Avg. Data Plan Per Month – Mobile data plans can range from $5 to $15 USD per month. The only ESIM company I use while traveling.
- 🏢 – Avg. Cowork Per Month (near city center) – Co-working space memberships can vary, but the average is around $50 to $150 USD per month.
Wifi Speed Tests
4.5/5 (wifi outside of Tbilisi can sometimes be spotty, but with the unlimited sim cards, you can get internet anywhere and everywhere. Not the fastest in the world, but 20+ mbps)
Airbnb wifi test: Geocell. 28.50 mbps on speedtest.net.
21.71 MBPS on speed check.org. 28.74 upload. 108.8 Latency.
Unlimited data sim cards: 32 GEL (~$12.30) per month
Co-Lives & Where I Stayed
A Map Of The Place I Stayed & Recommend
Places To Stay – Honorable Mentions
Vake
Mtantsminda/Garetubani
Chugureti
Kala
WanderLush Blog has amazing blogs for basically everything you need to know about Georgia, and they have a great one for neighborhoods to live in Tbilisi https://wander-lush.org/where-to-stay-in-tbilisi-neighbourhoods-map/
Co-Works & My Favorite Places To Work From
A Map of The Cafes & Co-works I Worked From
Stamba Hotel
- Stamba Hotel has a coworking location that is fancy AF. If you work in Tech, and a high level digital nomad, or just like the finer places, this is the one to go to.
- I never had the chance to stop by any other coworking spaces because my airbnb had a desk and I felt really comfortable working at home. And to be honest, I didn’t see a whole lot of people working from their laptops often— but that doesn’t mean nobody does. There are plenty of Coworking spaces as well as a few streets full of coffee shops in downtown and Vake. If you have to work away from your accommodation, I guarantee you’ll find somewhere good to work.
- 3.5/5 (This might be higher if I had a bit more experience seeking them out. This number comes from the lack of laptops I saw on a casual basis)
Places To Work From – Honorable Mentions
Stamba Hotel has a coworking location that is fancy AF. If you work in Tech, and a high level digital nomad, or just like the finer places, this is the one to go to.
I never had the chance to stop by any other coworking spaces because my airbnb had a desk and I felt really comfortable working at home. And to be honest, I didn’t see a whole lot of people working from their laptops often— but that doesn’t mean nobody does. There are plenty of Coworking spaces as well as a few streets full of coffee shops in downtown and Vake. If you have to work away from your accommodation, I guarantee you’ll find somewhere good to work.
Finding Community / Making Friends
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5/5 (plenty of expat facebook and whatsapp groups. Locals and expats tend to be welcoming and friendly if you randomly join a group in bars, clubs, Fabrika, etc)
Facebook groups
Weekend Travelers Georgia: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weekendtravellersgeorgia/
Expats in Georgia (country): https://www.facebook.com/groups/361279421549998/
Apartments for daily and monthly rent in Tbilisi, Georgia: https://www.facebook.com/groups/520339211660156/
WhatsApp Groups
Tbilisi: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FRQbVkgBG9SDApt0KZWRCr
For Women’s Weekly Meetups: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FXXmm71e3JK5OGft0DL2E2
For Batumi: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Khk6BYNlWMQGRgDQ9Muk6B
Transportation
- Getting There & Leaving
- Admittedly I rented a car, and the driving is a bit lawless but not super tough to get a handle of
- Buses to run pretty often, and can easily be found through a Google search
- Getting Around
- The Metro is alright if you live near a stop or if you want to go far north or south, but buses are the best way to get around on public transportation.
- Google works well to give you bus routes, but the bus schedule doesn’t really exist… Blue numbers mean you should be looking for a little blue minibusses & green numbers mean you should look for the city bus
- TTC (Tbilisi Transit Card?) app is good first telling you where the buses are live, but not the best for route planning
What I Drank / Nightlife
- 5/5 (pubs, bars, karaoke, poker nights, street events, clubs, techno, live music– whatever you want, Tbilisi has)
- Brown’s Bar and Tipsy Bee Bar have pub quiz nights.
- Atoneli 20 and Mamma Terra have jam sessions.
- Good music at Backstage 76 (usually a 10 GEL cover).
- Karaoke at World’s End bar.
- Eat Me! And Feed Me! Two late-night street foods for drunk munchies.
- There are definitely others, but I didn’t get to know them super well.
Exercise / Outdoors
Urban Garden Gym
open from 7:00 am – 1:00, so basically any time you need. They offer monthly for an extremely affordable rate (120 GEL, ~$42), and even discount it (100 GEL, ~$35) if you get the morning rate (arrive before 4:00 pm). 20 GEL entry for one offs (~$8).
Mtatsminda Park / Turtle Lake
If you look above the Tbilisi skyline you’ll see a very tall, very Eiffel Tower-esque metal structure on top of a towering hill. That’s Mtatsminda Park. You can walk all the way up to the top by following various trails. Some even take you through hidden nature gyms. A popular spot in the park is Turtle Lake, which sits a bit further back but not as high up in the same park. There are hiking and biking trails that can get you there, even deeper into the park, and of course, back. Easily accessible by bus and by walking from Mtatsminda neighborhood.
Tbilisi Reservoir / Chronicles of Georgia
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Of all the countries and cities I’ve been to in the world, Tbilisi is high on the list, if not the top. I couldn’t believe how easy it is to live in Georgia. The older Georgians seem a bit hard on the outside and it can be hard to break them (I blame the soviet past) but once you get chatting with them, you’ll find that they’re very friendly. The younger Georgians tend to speak English and are pretty much all extremely nice. When you ask them about their families and culture, they will tell you it’s all very strict. But the people seem so free in the city. You can drink on the streets, there’s always events and festivals going on, you can party all night, hang out in the park during the day— basically, eat, drink, be happy. You never find anyone arguing or fighting in the street. There isn’t even road rage! Well, I guess that depends on your interpretation of road rage… the drivers are a bit nuts and there doesn’t seem to be so many rules of the road… but not much shouting or too much beeping.
Tbilisi is stocked full of great restaurants, bars, coworking spaces, and you’ll never run out of things to do. It’s extremely social and there are lots of expats. Nature is extremely accessible. And the country is fairly inexpensive compared to European countries. They’ve got culture and so much history. Museums, art galleries (that turn into venues at night), shopping (if that’s what you’re into), cheap sulphur baths, fortresses, various parks, historic buildings, unique architecture.
Honestly, if I wasn’t committed to a faster moving lifestyle and had already bought my plane tickets before I got to Georgia, I easily could have gotten stuck like many of the friends we made. It’s the kind of place you go for 2 weeks and stay for 2 years.
The best part (if you aren’t from the US) is that they only charge 1% taxes for expats whole have their business registered in Georgia 😱 1%!!
This was written by Bailey From B Adventuras
She is the mastermind behind B Adventuras Travel Planning, where every adventure is meticulously curated. With an insatiable passion for exploration and an innate sense of wanderlust, Bailey welcomes you to discover a world beyond the ordinary.
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