Georgia

Kutaisi

#3 Top 5 cities

Kutaisi is a calmer and cheaper alternative with a usable urban base, though with a smaller expat scene.

Country overview

Population

135 201

Year-round temperatures

Day: 8°C až 31°C

Night: 1°C až 20°C

Climate

Moderately humid climate with a warm summer and a relatively gentle winter.

Distance to the sea

95 km

Social atmosphere

6/10

Costs

Housing cost 7/10
Food cost 8/10

Business friendliness

5/10

Safety

7/10

Kutaisi has low everyday crime, with property theft, traffic danger, occasional demonstrations, and weaker late-night transport the main concerns.

Natural disaster resilience

4/10

Kutaisi is exposed to earthquakes, intense rain, river flooding, landslides in surrounding western Georgia, strong winds, and heat.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 6/10
Internet speed 6/10
Internet stability 6/10
Electricity stability 7/10

Community types

  • Digital nomads
  • Students
  • Couples

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇷🇺Russians
  • 🇺🇦Ukrainians
  • 🇺🇸Americans

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Lower living costs
  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Affordable housing

Cons

  • −Smaller expat scene
  • −Smaller job market