Mountain town in Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti, Georgia

Cost of living in Mestia

Updated October 2026Sources

How much a month costs in Mestia

For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,080–1,650 (₾2,800–4,300).

Lean$538–807₾1,400–2,100 · Room or studio, local food

Comfortable$1,080–1,650₾2,800–4,300 · 1-bed apartment, eating out daily

Luxury$2,110–3,460₾5,500–9,000 · Upscale apartment, restaurants, taxis

Prices in Mestia

Typical 2026 ranges in GEL, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.

Item	GEL	US$
Housing
Hostel dorm bed (night)	₾40–90	$15–35
Mid-range hotel room (night)	₾130–320	$50–123
Food and drink
Local meal or street food	₾12–25	$4.6–9.6
Mid-range restaurant, per person	₾30–65	$12–25
Cappuccino	₾7–12	$2.7–4.6
Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar	₾7–14	$2.7–5.4
Getting around
Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km	₾10–20	$3.8–7.7
Work and life
Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month)	₾25–45	$9.6–17.3

Value for money: 67/100

A value score of 67/100 means Mestia gives more quality of life per dollar than 66% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 60/100. It's the 4th most affordable of 8 places we cover in Georgia.

Quality factor	Score
Safety	75
Air quality	70
Internet	42
Healthcare	52
Weather	33
Friendly locals	100
English	25

Cost of living across Georgia

One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.

Place	Comfortable month	Value
Borjomi	$615–961	94/100
Kutaisi	$922–1,380	78/100
Sighnaghi	$1,080–1,610	77/100
Mestia	$1,080–1,650	67/100
Kazbegi	$1,150–1,730	60/100
Batumi	$1,230–1,920	60/100
Tbilisi	$1,340–2,110	50/100
Gudauri	$1,340–2,310	41/100

Cheaper alternatives to Mestia

Similar safety, lower cost, in Central Asia & Caucasus.

Place	Country	Comfortable month
Khiva	Uzbekistan	$466–762
Samarkand	Uzbekistan	$550–931
Bukhara	Uzbekistan	$550–931
Tashkent	Uzbekistan	$762–1,270

Quick answers

How much money do you need per month in Mestia?

About $538–807 on a lean budget, $1,080–1,650 for a comfortable month and $2,110–3,460 for a luxury one, rent included.

How much does food cost in Mestia?

A local meal is ₾12–25 ($4.6–9.6); a mid-range restaurant is ₾30–65 ($12–25) per person.

Is Georgia expensive?

Prices in Georgia are about 33% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).

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Sources

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.