Is Georgia Europe expensive?

Georgia is an underrated backpacker's destination. Not only is it the perfect destination for nature, culture and history lovers, it's also very cheap to travel and live here. We spent 11 months in this stunning country and it's one of the cheapest countries we've been to so far.



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Cost of Food A trip to an inexpensive restaurant in Georgia for one person will cost from $6 to $18, about $10 on average in the country. A three-course dinner in a mid-range restaurant for two will cost $23-62. If you eat at McDonald's and similar fast food establishments, you can count on about $7 for lunch.

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However, as of my knowledge cutoff date of September 2021, the average cost of a local beer (such as Natakhtari, Kazbegi, or Zedazeni) in a bar or pub in Tbilisi was around 4-6 Georgian Lari (approximately $1.30-USD 1.90). However, imported beers may be more expensive.

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From the generous visa-free policy to the low cost of food, there's no two ways about it: Georgia is a very budget-friendly tourist destination. I rarely use the word 'cheap' to describe Georgia; instead, I always say it's good value for money.

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The mountainous capital city of Tbilisi is a must see when visiting Georgia. It's got so much charm and a treasure trove of attractions.

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This is a pretty decent budget destination. It's not rock-bottom, but the Georgian Lari lost value over the past few years, making it a more affordable travel spot. Everything is moderately priced and wine and food is reasonable, so you can eat well here.

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If you're a budget traveler, you can expect to spend around $30 to $50 per day in Georgia, including accommodation, food, transportation, and activities. On the other hand, a mid-range traveler might spend around $70 to $100 per day.

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Budget-Friendly Travel Planning You should plan to spend around GEL87 ($33) per day on your vacation in Georgia, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, GEL23 ($8.94) on meals for one day and GEL15 ($5.90) on local transportation.

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Tbilisi is generally safe at night, however, as with any city, it is important to take precautions. It is best to avoid walking alone at night, especially in unfamiliar areas, and to be aware of your surroundings.

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Is Tbilisi a Safe City? The Georgian capital, Tbilisi, is generally a very safe place to visit. Be aware that the drivers can be a little erratic so you need to have your wits about you as a pedestrian.

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The best period for going to Georgia is from May to October. The temperatures are pleasant, and the weather is generally sunny, whereas winter is much colder. You should chose to go in September/October if you want to see the grape harvest in Kakheti.

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Small groceries are open from nine a.m. until midnight. The signs on taxi are made in Georgian, so you will have to ask the passers-by or the driver about the route. For drinking alcohol in public places (in the street, stadium, in the park, in public transport), you will be punished with a fine of 300 GEL.

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