Why Georgia Delivers Extraordinary Travel Value
Georgia has earned a legendary reputation among independent travelers for offering dramatic High Caucasus mountain scenery, rich ancient polyphonic music, 8,000 years of unbroken winemaking tradition, and hearty cuisine at prices substantially lower than almost anywhere in the European Union.
A solo backpacker can travel comfortably in Georgia for €28 to €35 per day, while a couple traveling on a mid-range budget can enjoy private boutique rooms, sit-down dinners with natural amber wine, and private taxis for €65 to €75 per person per day.
Daily Budget Breakdown
| Expense Category |
Backpacker Tier |
Mid-Range Tier |
Smart Comfort |
| Accommodation |
€10 - €14 (dorm) |
€30 - €40 (private double) |
€65 - €90 (boutique) |
| Food & Dining |
€10 - €12 |
€18 - €24 |
€32 - €42 |
| Local Transport |
€1.50 (metro/bus) |
€3.50 (taxis/Bolt) |
€8.00 (private drivers) |
| Attractions / Activities |
€3.00 - €5.00 |
€7.00 - €10.00 |
€15.00 - €20.00 |
| Total Daily Spend |
€28 - €33 / day |
€65 - €75 / day |
€120 - €150 / day |
Food & Drink Economics: Feasting for Under €8
Georgian food culture is centered around the supra (traditional feast), characterized by table-filling assortments of hot appetizers, cheese breads, and grilled meats:
- Khinkali: Giant twisted dough dumplings filled with spiced minced beef and pork, fragrant herbs, and savory hot broth. Eaten by hand by biting a small hole, drinking the broth, and eating the dumpling. Standard price in traditional taverns is 1.50 to 2.20 GEL (around €0.50 to €0.75) each. Five khinkali make a generous meal for under €3.80.
- Khachapuri: Georgia national cheese bread. Fresh Imeretian khachapuri (round cheese bread) costs 10 to 14 GEL (€3.50 to €4.80) and easily feeds two people.
- Georgian Wine (Qvevri): House wine served in clay carafes at neighborhood taverns costs around 8 to 12 GEL (€2.80 to €4.20) per liter. High-end bottled amber wines fermented in underground clay vessels (qvevri) range from 25 to 55 GEL in wine shops.