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 can you book accommodation in Georgia from Russia?
You can book accommodation in Georgia directly: call the hotel or book through its own booking page.
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How do you rent an apartment long-term in Tbilisi or Batumi, and what should the contract include?
In a rental contract, check the term, the amount of the security deposit, the subletting terms and how the contract can be ended: these are covered by the Civil Code of Georgia.
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How do you check and pay utility bills in Georgia?
Electricity in Tbilisi is checked and paid through the my.telmico.ge account of Telmico: after registering, the balance appears under My Subscribers, and you pay with the Payment button.
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Where is the best place to stay in Kakheti?
In Kakheti most people stay in Sighnaghi for its Alazani valley views and small-town charm, or in Telavi, a convenient base for monasteries and wineries.
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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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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.