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How do ordinary people live in Georgia, and what is the standard of living?

Salaries, pensions, unemployment and the city-village gap.

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Short answer

Georgia's average salary in the second quarter of 2026 was about 2,400 GEL a month according to the National Statistics Office, but most people earn much less, with a median of about 900-1,000 GEL. The old-age pension in 2026 is 370 GEL, rising to 495 GEL after age 70. Living standards are much higher in Tbilisi and Batumi than in villages, and unemployment was about 14% in early 2026.

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Why

  1. Many people live in extended families and support each other.
  2. Money sent by relatives working abroad provides significant support.
  3. Housing and food prices in Tbilisi and Batumi have risen in recent years.

Details

For tourists Georgia remains affordable, but locals experience salaries and prices differently. The National Statistics Office publishes up-to-date wage and price data.

Tip

If planning to move, budget using Tbilisi or Batumi prices, not national averages.

What may differ

Living standards vary widely between Tbilisi, Batumi and villages, and between sectors.

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Sources

Information checked on October 3, 2026.

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