How do you move your belongings to Batumi or Tbilisi?
Movers within and between cities, and from Russia.
Short answer
Within a city and between Tbilisi and Batumi, belongings are moved by freight and furniture removal companies: you book a van with movers and usually pay per hour or per trip. From Russia, transport companies bring belongings through Upper Lars, and personal effects for your own use enter duty-free within set limits. Before booking, check whether carrying upstairs, furniture dismantling and packing are included.
Why
- Older Tbilisi buildings often lack lifts, which raises the cost.
- Pack appliances and fragile items yourself or order packing from the mover.
- Large consignments and goods for sale go through customs separately.
Details
Make an inventory and photograph valuables before loading. Wait a few hours before switching on a fridge after moving so the compressor oil settles.
Tip
Make an inventory and photograph valuables before loading.
What may differ
Price depends on volume, floor, whether there's a lift and distance.
Common misconception
What actually happens
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Sources
Prices vary between providers and change, so confirm the exact cost in advance.
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Why does the power go out in Georgia, and where can you check outage schedules?
Power cuts in Georgia are most often due to planned grid maintenance, as well as faults and overloads in extreme heat or cold.
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Where can you buy plumbing fixtures and building materials in Tbilisi and Batumi?
In Tbilisi and Batumi, plumbing fixtures and building materials are sold at DIY hypermarkets, specialist plumbing shops and building markets, which are often cheaper but need closer checking.
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How do you call a handyman to your home in Georgia?
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Where can you get keys cut or a lock changed in Tbilisi and Batumi?
Keys in Tbilisi and Batumi are cut at small workshops and kiosks near markets, in malls and at DIY hypermarkets, and a standard key takes a few minutes.