Is Georgia that perfect? Pros, cons & cost of living in Tbilisi 2023

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Tbilisi can be called the best city for digital nomads in 2023 - low taxes, reasonable cost of living, great community, interesting events and much more. But is it really perfect? In this video I will share with you my life in Georgia as a digital nomad with its pros and cons ✨
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00:00 - What do I do in Tbilisi, Georgia?
01:31 - A day of my life
03:12 - Let's help Ukrainian kids together!
03:50 - Interview with my digital nomad friend
05:28 - Public transport and its price
06:17 - The best coworking place
07:08 - Pros of living in Georgia
08:22 - But be careful!
09:06 - More about the prices & Grocery shopping
12:42 - Two main reasons to move to Georgia
13:25 - The natural side of Tbilisi
15:08 - Cons of living in Georgia
18:33 - My impressions of being a digital nomad in Georgia
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@christianmusso629 Жыл бұрын

What an excellent, well-rounded and perfectly narrated first-hand experience video. Thank you very much!

@hecmontinola4460 4 ай бұрын

Were coming to Tbilisi in 2 weeks so its great seeing your video. Love your work & more power.

@darellnewsome4459 Жыл бұрын

Very enjoyable and informative video Dari! Thank you so much for sharing!

@DariStep Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@nicholaswinebrenner5164 Жыл бұрын

That was a great tour of a beautiful city.

@EnriqueDeQuesada101 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Dari for this great video! Love to see you are well.

@DariStep Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@ravirajaka Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video 😊

@r.perzylo Жыл бұрын

Great documentation Dari. I'm looking forward to seeing your next video. From Ontario Canada ☺

@DariStep Жыл бұрын

Coming soon!

@tashd49 Жыл бұрын

Interesting & informative video. Thank you.

@DariStep Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@jejakkularas Жыл бұрын

such bautyfull scenery AROUND GEORGIA THANK FOR SHARE NICE PLACE TO VISIT

@frankswarbrick7562 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyable video, Dari. Love that you were able to find a job helping Ukrainian children!

@DariStep Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😃

@muhammedjobe6213 Жыл бұрын

@@DariStep hello Wanna contact u personal

@Maxbert98 Жыл бұрын

Many thanks for all interesting information about life in Tbillisi !! Georgia seem to be a nice place to stay att.

@DariStep Жыл бұрын

It really is!

@annafromrussia Жыл бұрын

Thank you for virtual traveling with you❤

@DariStep Жыл бұрын

❤️

@Milkyway899 Жыл бұрын

Stay awesome and enjoy the journey

@stevescott1454 Жыл бұрын

Awesome vid - very cool!

@DariStep Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@greble11 Жыл бұрын

Fascinating! I’d really like to see Tbilisi (and Georgia) first hand after watching your videos.

@DariStep Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it!!!

@ZeeHilal Жыл бұрын

I have never met you in person, but I am really proud of you! I tell people that you are one of the best travel channels out there! I just like it, and I think it's a wonderful documentary

@DariStep Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@richardc488 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Dari

@ilgattodivenezia Жыл бұрын

Very interesting video about the discovery of a new country.

@artofnomading Жыл бұрын

What a complete video 😄😍

@nickjerrat Жыл бұрын

Hi Dari, this is an excellent video. I feel now like I would like to go to Georgia.

@DariStep Жыл бұрын

You should!

@livingexplore9295 Жыл бұрын

Best thumbnail 😀I love it also thr video is so cool

@DariStep Жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😁

@valyusha98 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tour and wonderful videos . ❤❤ you are so beautiful by the way Dari!! Like a doll

@helestephano Жыл бұрын

Im looking to move here. Thank you so much for this video i really needed this information.

@DariStep Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@patricknichols4930 9 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@letterbox203 Жыл бұрын

Tbilisi seems like a charming city. Thanks for giving us the inside scoop. I really love the way you present everything.

@DariStep Жыл бұрын

My pleasure 😊

@TheKingOfBeans Жыл бұрын

I really liked the mariachi music when you were in the supermarket 😎

@CJ-nf5jd Жыл бұрын

That was awesome, very interesting and informative , thank you As someone who has never been off the North American continent, I enjoy seeing what life is like in other countries.

@Blackadder75 Жыл бұрын

If you have the physical condition and the financial means, make sure you make that trip to another continent at some point. No matter the destination, it will be great!

@trevmacc Жыл бұрын

Hi Dari ,glad your doing well,looks nice there but every place has good and bad points another nice video ,take care

@DariStep Жыл бұрын

Thank you Trev!

@suleymancelik6421 2 ай бұрын

Great,I was in Georgia,2 weeks ago I loved it so much😊❤

@broerymarantika853 Жыл бұрын

Georgia is definitely on my Radar for my next trip....

@gabriellagirardi4741 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Dari for this fantastic video. Tiblisi is really a beautiful city and also a nice place where to live. I am truly glad about your new startup as it is really important to help Ukranian kids and certainly thanks to your support they can be happier and giving happiness to the others is essential, especially when the suffering is so great. Greetings from Italy❤

@DariStep Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the nice words 🙌🏼

@jesus2621 Жыл бұрын

New suscriber 🎉

@Neputkatnesem 11 ай бұрын

oh cool. over next week i will be in Tiflis. 🙏🙏👌

@jcben Жыл бұрын

Beautiful banner and thumbnail 👏

@DariStep Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😁

@asan1050 Жыл бұрын

Dari Step Thanks Much!

@dougsrepair1060 Жыл бұрын

Hello Dari. I just discovered your channel. You did a great job on this video, its very informative. I am particularly interested in Georgia as another KZfaq content provider who I follow has recently moved there as well. from Russia. She is Natasha from Natasha’s Adventures . Just thought I would throw that out there. Its always fun to meet new people. I will be looking forward to another episode from you and once again, great job and enjoy the sunshine. BTW, I watch from Vancouver Canada.

@DariStep Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it :))

@mpgrenda Жыл бұрын

Great video! The editing is outstanding. Thanks for such great content!

@DariStep Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@Dannitrade 7 ай бұрын

Hey Daria, thank you for great video! Because of the situation in Israel we’re meant to move to Tbilisi also 😊

@durthacht Жыл бұрын

Tbilisi looks good. I hope the local tourist agency appreciate you promoting their city!

@DariStep Жыл бұрын

I hope so ahaha!

@piccadelly9360 Жыл бұрын

You know exactly how to fascinate us. You're soooo Dari and that's good

@waywardcalifornian3516 Жыл бұрын

thank you Dari🌹a cucumber costs about .78¢ and a small olive oil is about $5 to $7 in Maine these days. i have to get one almost every week!

@davidporter281 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great video I really enjoyed it. You have taught me so much about Tbilisi and Georgia that without you I would never have known. I love seeing you travel+just living I am always interested in this and you never fail to impress. Lots of love Davidx❤

@DariStep Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@MacroAnarchy Жыл бұрын

I was really intrigued by Georgia and wanted to visit/move there for a while now, but recently I heard things changed a lot during the war because of the many refugees. Rent seems to be up a lot and food prices as well. Thanks for the video giving a better understanding of the current situation.

@davidnebadze5891 Жыл бұрын

prices are coming down already

@alandickerson3379 Жыл бұрын

I love this video! Since Georgia was part of the Soviet Union for so long, we never heard anything about it. So, I appreciate learning about the country from you! Thank you and have a nice week!!

@DariStep Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@michaelcarr3037 Жыл бұрын

Looks nice food it little less than in states I see some same brands in the store I'd like to see the beer selection if they have American euro beer is a little heavy for me like in mexico they have budweiser but it's expensive compared to domestic brands they all so reuse the bottles so it's even cheaper here we recycle cans and bottles but the their made into new ones but ya glad your having good experience thanks for sharing lots good info

@1ouncebird Жыл бұрын

Dari I loved this overview of Tbilisi and hearing your thoughts on your experience there. The city looks very nice overall. It is good of you to work toward helping Ukrainian kids. Happy New Year to you.

@DariStep Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@gabyd5662 Жыл бұрын

Hello Dari,i am soo happy i saw you with Natasha and Alena, I am happy also that you like democracy and freedom, love 💕😘 you, peace ✌️🕊️ and love to Georgia 🙏

@r312du6 Жыл бұрын

This clip was on the informative side, good job! I’m glad you found a little stability, I know it is something you really wanted.

@DariStep Жыл бұрын

Yes! Thank you!

@scottnesbitt956 Жыл бұрын

Wow this was so great to watch your are always looking so beautiful 😍 thanks for sharing your life with us it so nice to see you 🤗 thanks so much I really think you are so beautiful 🤩❤️ I really appreciate you so much 😍 please take care of yourself and be safe beautiful as always 😍❤️✌️🤗🙏

@vendor.unknown 2 ай бұрын

Welcome all who keeps peace in their minds and hearts ❤

@robertoarbo2710 Жыл бұрын

Nice vídeo Dari....Geórgia is a really interesting place. God bless you. Best regards from BRASIL 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

@DariStep Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😃

@globalgaucho Жыл бұрын

boiled condensed milk = "dulce de leche", a basic stuff here in Argentina, specially in the ice cream

@michaelmartin8337 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations Dari👋😁 It's great you found a job you like with Let's Shake Hands, and can continue making videos. Love the new channel banner picture - it suits you perfectly 😁

@DariStep Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😁

@waynegouin939 Жыл бұрын

Hey, nice socks!

@DariStep Жыл бұрын

Thanks lol 😂

@JimJenks1 Жыл бұрын

Hi Dari. You definitely made me want to visit Tbilisi with this video. Very informative and entertaining. It's wonderful to see you so happy and engaged with helping Ukrainian kids!

@DariStep Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@vanlendlcalibugar2042 Жыл бұрын

Ahww.. yet again another informative and pleasantly aesthetic video. Been to Tbilisi for the second time last weeekend, and I missed the place already☺️

@DariStep Жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoyed it!

@ajdrums8075 Жыл бұрын

First First!

@DariStep Жыл бұрын

❤️

@niiiitravel Жыл бұрын

welcome ❤

@RussianPlus Жыл бұрын

Great video! I like Tbilisi. You’re right those gypsies are pretty annoying. I came to a few people’s rescue when they were being hypnotized by the gypsies. Oh the gypsies hate it when someone interrupts their daily criminal activities😂. They start cursing you out so loud people on the other side of the street can hear it😂.

@DariStep Жыл бұрын

ahahhaha you did the right thing lol

@vanpisu Жыл бұрын

Tbilisi doesn't really has sketchy places to go out at night. Its more or less the same everywhere and its safe.

@noalbalint3900 Жыл бұрын

Whats the name of the 'this place' around <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="390">6:30</a>? :)

@Blackadder75 Жыл бұрын

Btw your little jar of Pesto Genovese is quite expensive compared to west europe, but the rest of the groceries seemed reasonable I can buy that size of pesto of supermarket quality for 5-8 Lari here It looks like everything processed is more expensive than in the Netherlands (olive oil, butter) and everything unprocessed is slightly cheaper (vegetables, fish etc) But all together I was surprised how expensive your food is. I thought it would be cheaper.

@meotmara Жыл бұрын

Maybe Antalya is ur next destination, not so crowded and noisy like Istanbul😉

@michaelbfree2run883 Жыл бұрын

any hostel suggestion besides Fabrika for a single backpacker?

@DariStep Жыл бұрын

Elia Boutique Hostel ☀️

@shirleyboy8859 Жыл бұрын

It is Great to see you smiling in the sunshine Dari... I follow a Ukrainian Family that spent a lot of time in Tbilisi, having escaped there home in Odessa.... They had a good time there..... It does look good, and a Place worth visiting...... Keep smiling Dear Lady..... :-))) xxx

@ravenfrigg 6 ай бұрын

Hey Daria. What's the name of the cool co-working place?

@jimallison6125 Жыл бұрын

Dari, Georgia looks beautiful. Very informative video. Food prices look similar to here in Florida. I'm glad you are doing and look well. Be careful with yourself.

@DariStep Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Will do!

@billychallenger9897 Жыл бұрын

Seems like a nice place to land for awhile

@williamkauffman5745 Жыл бұрын

very pretty; I have practiced yoga for many years, very good for you

@DariStep Жыл бұрын

Wonderful!

@McTroyd Жыл бұрын

Sounds like an awesome place. If Georgia manages the population influx correctly, you just might start to see some of those city developments come to pass. It's definitely inexpensive compared to the US though -- your grocery take would have been more like US$60 in my part of the country, and we live in a relatively cheap area. Great perspective; thanks! 👍

@DariStep Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your thoughts 💭

@goxsha791 Жыл бұрын

You must have worked very hard on this video! Great job! Love this video very informative with beautiful scenery. Im glad you are finding Georgia a good alternative till you can go back home in a few years. Great to see you happy.

@DariStep Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@peak6744 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the insight into living in Tbilisi - great to see that you're enjoying it.

@santacruzdz Жыл бұрын

thank you for showing us what is life looks like out there

@googolplexrh Жыл бұрын

Estou indo morar em Batumi, poderia me dizer qual e o melhor banco da Georgia, por que tenho que receber meu salario em um banco local... Obrigado !

@jeroen1158 Жыл бұрын

That's a lot of information in a 20 minute video. You put it together very well. In the supermarket I saw the Georgian writing on the products. I could not understand anything :-) What languages are spoken by the locals there? How much English is spoken there? Looking forward to your next adventures and videos. I'm glad to see you looking so happy and at home there in Tbilisi.

@DariStep Жыл бұрын

The luck of English translation in the groceries is a bit of a problem sometimes ahaha Fortunately, there are many Russians products which I know ahaha Many people speak English here, especially young generation! The older one isn’t so much tho - but it’s enough for basic communication

@DerrickWeil 7 ай бұрын

With rents that high is not very attractive for digital nomads, and it was on my list to go later next year but, I think I need to make other plans.

@teambanzai9491 Жыл бұрын

Am curious how Batumi on the coast compares to Tbilisi. Congratulations on getting the start up going!😊

@DariStep Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😃

@cerealport2726 Жыл бұрын

Another great video! When I worked in Azerbaijan about 10 years ago, a lot of my Azeri friends would go to Georgia for holidays because it was so cheap. Seems it still is, more or less!

@DariStep Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@littlebrit Жыл бұрын

At 24 I was still living in my parents basement. Not traveling much and not working.

@newworldlove7031 Жыл бұрын

I am thinking about moving to Tbilisi but I have a cat to take with me so a Student Hostel won't work for me. How much would a large 1 bed flat cost with its own balcony for my cat to play on?? Thank you👍💗🙏

@TheRoxas40 Жыл бұрын

What's about the language spoken there? Do normal/everyday people speak (next to there georgian) another language? How is reading everyday stuff (like signs or menues cards in restaurants) for you? Is some stuff written in russian too? Or maybe even in german? 😜 Greetings from Switzerland!

@DariStep Жыл бұрын

Many people know English here (or Russian what is convenient for me ahaha) You can find English translation in the touristy places, metro, restaurants and museums - so it should not be a problem in Tbilisi.

@mehlcarelse4319 Жыл бұрын

Dari I did a virtual flight over Tbilisi and I saw a very tall triangular shaped building/skyscraper built on a hill. What is that exactly. Very strange, as to why would anybody want to build a skyscraper on the slope of a hill.

@GirGir183 11 ай бұрын

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="279">4:39</a> Is this per week, or per month?

@1johnnygunn 10 ай бұрын

I've lived in the same town in u s a in wausau, wisconsin my whole life . I've had enough of oppression I think I might want to move to georgia I be open to any guidance or information or advice.

@Blackadder75 Жыл бұрын

Is the month May a good time to visit Tbilisi? I never considered it before, but I have 2 weeks holiday in May and I am looking to help local economies with my travel plans and not go to the standard Spanish or Italian holiday resort (nothing against those countries, I love them, but now I want to bring the little money I can spend on travel to people who need it more.) Turkey is another option for me, because of the earthquake.

@DariStep Жыл бұрын

Yes, May is a perfect month to visit Georgia!

@ZeeHilal Жыл бұрын

Also you are so awesome for continuing to do the grocery store price comparisons. I find this fascinating I don't know why. I like to compare grocery prices to my own country

@ZeeHilal Жыл бұрын

I honestly don't want to flood your channel, but in the age of being submerged in information, I truly only can watch few videos anymore on KZfaq as they bore me. Your channel NEVER bores me, and along with amazing cinematography it is filled with REAL practical info. Anyways take care! We love you!

@DariStep Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@cain8134 Жыл бұрын

You ever been to Canada ? I swear I hearx you mention it when you were explaining pricing .

@DariStep Жыл бұрын

I’ve not been there yet :)

@cain8134 Жыл бұрын

No worries ;) thank you for the reply check out Vancouver Canada if you ever travel .take care .

@charlesknowles7936 10 ай бұрын

More expensive than I thought. Looks great though!

@mikep.9371 Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you are enjoying yourself. Congratulations on setting up the startup for the kids. How did your home cooked dinner turn out. Did you enjoying cooking at home growing up? Some places here in the yard the snow is three to four feet high and it's -11.5 C right now at 9am. Take care and stay healthy and safe as always Dari.

@DariStep Жыл бұрын

I hated cooking when growing up lol ahaha But I do enjoy it now (sometimes 😂)

@valuetraveler2026 11 ай бұрын

good honest appraisal - its on my list but agree probably not long term and the current situation with rents is an issue. Ive heard the second city might be better. I guess you can speak Russian everywhere no problem

@PoeticallyCorrect007 5 ай бұрын

❤

@evegreenification Жыл бұрын

I was just listening to a KZfaqr complain about inflation in the US. He said that for 24 dollars he got 3 bottles of water and one cup of coffee. Georgia seems like it is managing its currency better than that.

@kennethnyhuus3768 Жыл бұрын

Truly an amazing video Dari. Good job as always 😊 Love your banner and thumbnail 🤩Great to see how busy and productive you've been, hope you have time to sleep once in a while ☺ It seems like Georgia is a very nice Country, and if you feel safe I'm sure it is... except the cable cars and the evil children 😅 Regarding prices in Denmark, I'm unsure, depends if you are one or two or a family... Food spendings in total, I think two people in average for 1 month would use about $500, and a single person about $250, and a family of 4 could be $750. Btw nice to see they have Lurpak butter (danish butter) 😂 I wish you and your fellow digital nomads a prosperous and happy year 🥰

@DariStep Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Kenneth ✨

@kbtred51 Жыл бұрын

Dari - only Tblisi has those fares. Wizzair flies from Kutaisi.

@MarkHansen1990 Жыл бұрын

Wow Dari, you should have a cooking channel too! 😋 You are like the travel agent we all wish we had.

@stipe3124 Жыл бұрын

In my place people say if a bird poops on you that is luck and you need to play lotto as soon as possible lol.

@jeremyo1457 Жыл бұрын

I would say for that amount of food it would probably cost about 70 dollars here in america with taxes included. What!? Theres a techno scene there too?! I need to check that out for sure)) The language there looks interesting. I dont think ive ever seen those letters being used in another country before. Is there anywhere else that uses their language or letters other than Georgians?

@DariStep Жыл бұрын

You should definitely check Tbilisi out! I don't think anyone uses their language!

@jeremyo1457 Жыл бұрын

@@DariStep thats very cool that their language is very unique to them. I wonder the history of it and who made it. Also how they came up with it.

@arch5701 Жыл бұрын

@@jeremyo1457 That is actually 1 out of 3 scripts we have. The one you're seeing is the Mxedruli, the most modern one. There's also Asomtavruli/Mrglovani and Nusxuri, Asomtavruli being the oldest. Nusxuri was being used from 10th to 19th century. Nowadays seen very rarely, sometimes on ceremonies.

@ronw8628 Жыл бұрын

I gather refuge from the SMO is top priority and traveling to another place to explore new lands is secondary. Absolutely awesome on supporting the Ukrainian kids.

@SacredSecret Жыл бұрын

I would love to come and stay a while in your homeland, if only the rulers were more friendly. The food you bought would be about 2 or 3 more times expensive here in the US. It was a pleasure to see you express yourself again. Thanks Dari.