Town in Samtskhe-Javakheti, Georgia
Cost of living in Borjomi
How much a month costs in Borjomi
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $615–961 (₾1,600–2,500).
Prices in Borjomi
Typical 2026 ranges in GEL, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | GEL | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | ₾600–1,100 | $231–423 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | ₾450–800 | $173–307 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | ₾30–60 | $12–23 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | ₾130–250 | $50–96 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | ₾10–18 | $3.8–6.9 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | ₾30–60 | $12–23 |
| Cappuccino | ₾5–9 | $1.9–3.5 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | ₾5–9 | $1.9–3.5 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | ₾1–2 | $0.38–0.77 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | ₾6–12 | $2.3–4.6 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | ₾60–120 | $23–46 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | ₾20–40 | $7.7–15.4 |
Value for money: 94/100
A value score of 94/100 means Borjomi gives more quality of life per dollar than 93% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 60/100. It's the 1st 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 Borjomi
Similar safety, lower cost, in Central Asia & Caucasus.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Khiva | Uzbekistan | $466–762 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Borjomi?
About $346–538 on a lean budget, $615–961 for a comfortable month and $1,150–1,920 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Borjomi?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs ₾600–1,100 ($231–423) a month in the center and ₾450–800 ($173–307) outside it.
How much does food cost in Borjomi?
A local meal is ₾10–18 ($3.8–6.9); a mid-range restaurant is ₾30–60 ($12–23) 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
- 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 Spotted something out of date?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.