Living costs in Tbilisi
Tuition is only part of your budget. The living cost figures universities give their students, the funds the residence permit asks for, and where to find a home.
Figures from universities
Yearly living costs
According to East European University, a student needs about 2,000–3,000 USD a year to live in Georgia.
University-arranged housing
EEU's housing near campus costs 2,500 USD a year, including a shared room, three daily meals and utilities.
Funds you must prove
For the residence permit, Caucasus University advises a deposit of at least 3,800 GEL in a Georgian bank.
Insurance
Annual health insurance is mandatory at some universities, and the visa needs travel insurance – compare plans.
Your monthly budget
Write down each of these; our team helps you put current numbers on them:
- Rent – a room in a shared flat or your own apartment
- Utilities and internet, if not included in the rent
- Food and everyday shopping
- Public transport in Tbilisi
- A local SIM card and mobile data
- Health insurance and the residence permit fee
- Books and study materials
Housing options
Listings from owners
Look through rooms and flats posted by owners, with rent and photos – see apartments.
We search for you
Give us your budget, university and arrival date in your account and we find and book a suitable place.
Quick answers
What is the yearly cost of living for a student in Georgia?
East European University puts it at roughly 2,000–3,000 USD a year, not counting tuition.
What bank balance does the residence permit need?
Caucasus University's guidance is a deposit of at least 3,800 GEL in a Georgian bank.
Do Georgian universities have dormitories?
A few offer housing – EEU near its campus, for example; elsewhere students rent rooms or flats.
Will someone help me find a flat?
Our team does: tell us your budget and dates in your account and we book a checked place.
Where these facts come from
- Admission terms published by each partner university's international office – Collected by our team in Tbilisi
- Visa, insurance and residence permit for international students – Caucasus University
- Visa information – Embassy of Georgia to Jordan – Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia
Checked 5 November 2026. Fees and rules change from time to time; our team checks the current ones for you.
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