Owning a flat in Georgia is inexpensive by European standards, but budget for running costs — especially if you let the property. Below are ballpark figures for a 60–85 m² flat in Tbilisi (2026).
By expense category, per month
- Electricity — 30–130 GEL ($11–47), depending on air conditioning in summer and electric heating in winter.
- Water — the tariff is about 0.32 GEL/m³, so the bill is usually 2–6 GEL.
- Gas (stove + water heating) — 15–25 GEL; with gas heating in winter, substantially more.
- Heating — in a large flat or house it can reach 100–200 GEL/month in winter.
- Building fee and waste collection — usually included in the combined bill.
- Internet and TV — add to the total.
Bottom line
Basic utilities for an ~85 m² flat run about 200–250 GEL ($72–90) a month. With internet, TV and building maintenance the total is usually 100–300 GEL ($36–108), depending on season and size.
Commonly overlooked
- Winter heating sharply raises the bill — average over the year, not over a summer month.
- New builds often have a monthly management fee (elevator, security, grounds upkeep).
- Short-term letting means higher utility and cleaning costs — factor them into your yield (see the article on renting out).
Practical tip
Before buying, ask the seller for a winter and a summer bill — that shows the real spread rather than an optimistic "average" figure.