Digital Nomads

Living in Georgia as a Digital Nomad

The practical side of living in Georgia as a remote worker: renting, SIMs and apps, getting around, healthcare, community, Georgian hospitality and etiquette, and staying safe.

Georgia is welcoming, easy and inexpensive day to day, with legendary hospitality. This page covers the practical details.

Renting a Place#

  • Where to look. ss.ge and myhome.ge (the main portals), Facebook and Telegram groups, and Airbnb for the first weeks.
  • Leases: monthly and longer furnished rentals are common, with a one-month deposit.
  • Heating: check how the flat is heated (gas boiler or air-conditioning units); winters in Tbilisi are cold.

Phones and Apps#

  • SIMs: Magti, Silknet and Cellfie sell cheap prepaid SIMs with a passport.
  • Apps worth having: Bolt (rides and food), Wolt and Glovo (delivery), Google Maps, and your bank’s app.

Getting Around#

Tbilisi has a metro, buses and cheap Bolt rides. Trains and marshrutkas connect cities. Roads and driving are dangerous; take care crossing streets and in taxis.

Healthcare#

Private clinics in Tbilisi are good and affordable for most needs. For emergencies, call 112. Insurance is required for visitors; see health insurance.

Community and Meeting People#

Tbilisi has an active international community, with coworking events, language exchanges, wine tastings and hiking groups. Georgians are famously hospitable; a supra (feast) with toasts is an experience.

Etiquette#

  • Hospitality: guests are treated as a gift from God; accept food and drink graciously.
  • Toasts: the tamada (toastmaster) leads; don’t toast with beer.
  • Churches: women cover their heads and wear skirts; men wear long trousers.
  • Russian: widely spoken by older people, but English is more welcome among the young.

Safety#

Georgia has low street crime. The main risks are dangerous driving, stray dogs in some areas, and political demonstrations in Tbilisi. Avoid protests and check your government’s advice.

Emergency number: 112.

Everyday Life FAQs#

How do I rent an apartment in Tbilisi as a digital nomad?

Use ss.ge, myhome.ge, Facebook and Telegram groups, or start with Airbnb.

Is Georgia safe for digital nomads?

Yes, with low street crime. Dangerous driving and political protests are the main concerns.

Do I need to speak Georgian or Russian?

Not in Tbilisi’s centre, where many young people speak English. Some Russian or Georgian helps elsewhere.