Most nomads in Georgia live in Tbilisi, with Batumi a summer alternative. This page compares them with three other bases.
The costs are ballpark figures for a comfortable month for one person in a furnished apartment, eating out often, with coworking, transport and a social life.
The Bases at a Glance#
| Base | Comfortable month | Best months | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tbilisi | about $1,600 | April to June, September to October | Capital, community, culture |
| Batumi | about $1,300 | May to October | Black Sea, low costs |
| Kutaisi | $900 to $1,200 | April to June, September to October | Cheap, central, airport |
| Kazbegi (Stepantsminda) | $900 to $1,300 | June to September | Mountain village, hiking |
| Gudauri | $1,100 to $1,600 | December to March | Ski season |
Tbilisi#
The capital has the country’s nomad community, coworking spaces, cafes, wine bars, sulphur baths and a creative scene, in an old town of wooden balconies and churches. See the Tbilisi digital nomad guide.
Batumi#
The Black Sea resort, with a long seafront boulevard, low costs and a summer buzz. Wet and quiet in winter. See the Batumi digital nomad guide.
Kutaisi#
Georgia’s third city is small and cheap, with UNESCO monasteries nearby and an airport with low-cost flights to Europe. Few foreigners live here.
Kazbegi (Stepantsminda)#
A mountain village under Mount Kazbek and the hilltop Gergeti Trinity Church, three hours from Tbilisi. Spectacular for a summer of hiking; internet works in guesthouses.
Gudauri#
Georgia’s main ski resort, two hours from Tbilisi, with apartments, cheap lift passes and a winter community of remote-working skiers.
Choosing Your Base#
- Tbilisi all year, Batumi in summer, Gudauri in winter.
- Check internet before booking mountain stays.
- Budget for transport: marshrutkas and trains are cheap but slow.
Where to Base FAQs#
Where do most digital nomads live in Georgia?
Tbilisi, by a wide margin.
What is the cheapest place in Georgia for digital nomads?
Kutaisi and the mountain villages, at about $900 to $1,300 a month.
Can I work remotely from Gudauri?
Yes, in ski season. Many apartments have good internet, and a winter community of remote workers forms there.