City in Adjara, Georgia
Cost of living in Batumi
How much a month costs in Batumi
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,230–1,920 (₾3,200–5,000).
Prices in Batumi
Typical 2026 ranges in GEL, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | GEL | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | ₾1,000–2,200 | $384–845 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | ₾700–1,300 | $269–500 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | ₾35–80 | $13–31 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | ₾130–350 | $50–134 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | ₾10–20 | $3.8–7.7 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | ₾35–75 | $13–29 |
| Cappuccino | ₾6–12 | $2.3–4.6 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | ₾7–14 | $2.7–5.4 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | ₾1 | $0.38 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | ₾6–12 | $2.3–4.6 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | ₾100–220 | $38–85 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | ₾25–45 | $9.6–17.3 |
Value for money: 60/100
A value score of 60/100 means Batumi gives more quality of life per dollar than 59% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 62/100. It's the 6th most affordable of 8 places we cover in Georgia.
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Cost of living across Georgia
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
Cheaper alternatives to Batumi
Similar safety, lower cost, in Central Asia & Caucasus.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Batumi?
About $653–961 on a lean budget, $1,230–1,920 for a comfortable month and $2,690–4,230 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Batumi?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs ₾1,000–2,200 ($384–845) a month in the center and ₾700–1,300 ($269–500) outside it.
How much does food cost in Batumi?
A local meal is ₾10–20 ($3.8–7.7); a mid-range restaurant is ₾35–75 ($13–29) per person.
Is Georgia expensive?
Prices in Georgia are about 33% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Georgian National Tourism Administration
- Bolt Batumi
- Georgian Railway
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.