Housing: renting, buying, utilities
Where to live in Tbilisi and Batumi, how to rent an apartment for a month or longer, whether foreigners can buy property and what utilities cost.
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How can a foreigner, including a Russian citizen, buy an apartment in Georgia?
Foreigners, including Russian citizens, can buy apartments and houses in Georgia without restriction; the ban applies mainly to agricultural land.
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How much do electricity, gas and utilities cost in Georgia?
Since 1 April 2026, household electricity in Tbilisi costs about 20 tetri per kWh for up to 101 kWh a month, about 24 tetri up to 301 kWh and about 28 and a half tetri above that.
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How can you book accommodation in Georgia from Russia?
From Russia, people book accommodation in Georgia through services that accept Russian cards, or choose pay-on-arrival in cash.
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Where is the best place to stay in Batumi?
In Batumi, the Old Town and the area by the Seaside Boulevard are most convenient for visitors, within walking distance of the sea, restaurants and main sights.
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Where is the best place to stay in Tbilisi?
For visitors, the most convenient areas in Tbilisi are the Old Town and Sololaki, within walking distance of the main sights, or Mtatsminda and Rustaveli Avenue.
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How much does accommodation cost in Georgia: hotels, short stays and rentals?
A hostel night in Tbilisi or Batumi costs about 25-50 GEL, a short-stay flat or 3-star hotel 100-200 GEL, and a good 4-5-star hotel from 300 GEL.