🇬🇪 Digital Nomad’s Guide to Batumi, Georgia — 2025 Edition

By Budget Nomad

If you’re a digital nomad looking for your next base in Europe or the Caucasus region, let me introduce you to Batumi, Georgia — a seaside city on the Black Sea with a low cost of living, fast Wi-Fi, and a blend of old-school charm and modern comforts.

In this guide, I’ll walk you through accommodation, food, internet, transportation, nightlife, sightseeing, and monthly living costs. Whether you're staying short-term or planning to settle for a few months, this post will help you budget smartly and get the most out of Batumi.

🏖️ Why Batumi?

Batumi is a charming beach city that mixes Soviet-era architecture, a vibrant old town, and a rapidly modernizing skyline. You'll find peaceful boulevards, cafes, and even some quirky buildings like the Orb City complex, one of the largest hotel developments in the world.

The city benefits from a mild climate year-round, with 10–15°C in December and comfortable summers — a huge plus for digital nomads escaping harsher climates.

💻 Internet & Work Setup

One of the biggest perks of Batumi? Reliable and fast internet.

• 🏡 Wi-Fi in apartments averages around 40 Mbps

• 📱 Mobile internet (I recommend Magticom) offers unlimited data for just $8/monthIn fact, I often tether my phone when the Wi-Fi is slow — and the 4G network here is blazing fast.

  
  

🛏️ Accommodation in Batumi

Airbnb is the go-to choice for most nomads. Prices fluctuate based on the season:

Season	Studio Apartment (Monthly)
Off-season (Oct–Mar)	$200–$300
Peak season (Apr–Sep)	$400–$600

Most units include a washing machine, heating/AC, kitchen, and Wi-Fi.If you're moving quickly, you can find hostels for $6/night or budget hotels from $10–$15/night.

🍽️ Food & Drink

Food is where Batumi starts feeling like a resort — it's not super cheap, but manageable.

• 🍔 Restaurant meals: $6–$8

• 🥪 Subway sandwich: $3–$5

• 🍻 Beer on the beach: ~$1.75 (5 GEL)

• 💧 Water (1L): $0.30–$0.50

  
  

Cooking at home cuts costs drastically. Supermarkets like Carrefour are well-stocked with local and international food, though imported items (like sushi kits) can get pricey.

🍽️ Restaurant Recommendations:

• Cafe Retro – Classic Georgian food, meals start at ~10 GEL

• Old Boulevard – Great ambiance near the sea

• Grill Town – Popular for mixed cuisine

  
  

🌃 Nightlife

Batumi's nightlife really depends on the season.High season (July–September): Expect crowded clubs, beach parties, and travelers from all over.Off-season: Things slow down, but there are still cozy bars and lounges open year-round.

🔥 Places to check out:

• 6 to 26 – Modern nightclub

• Boom Boom Beach – Iconic summer hotspot

• Seafront Bars – Relaxed beach vibes

  
  

📸 Sightseeing & Activities

Batumi isn’t packed with landmarks, but there’s plenty to do:

• 🚠 Cable Car Ride – Panoramic views of the city and nearby hills

• 🏛️ Old Town – Cobblestone streets, Soviet charm, and quaint cafés

• 🏖️ The Beach – Swim, relax, or jog the 8km boulevard

• 🏰 Gonio Fortress – 15-minute taxi ride to a Roman-era ruin

• 🛴 Rent e-scooters or bikes along the promenade

  
  

✈️ Getting to Batumi

From Tbilisi:

• 🚆 Train: 6 hours, ~$17

• 🚐 Minibus: ~$8, also takes ~6 hours

  
  

From Abroad:

• ✈️ Flights from Europe (especially Germany) can be as cheap as £17

• 🚌 Metro Bus to/from Istanbul (~20 hours)

• 🛳️ Ferries from Ukraine, Bulgaria, Istanbul (temporarily suspended but may return)

  
  

Once in Batumi, use Bolt or Yandex for cheap taxis (~$0.50/km) or rent scooters for short trips.

🛍️ Shopping & Groceries

• 🛒 Carrefour – Best for groceries (central location)

• 🏬 Metro Mall & Batumi Mall – Clothing, electronics, and local brands

• 💻 Electronics – Laptops, phones, and accessories are easy to find, but Western brands can be expensive

  
  

💸 Monthly Living Costs in Batumi (Estimate)

Category	Cost (USD)
Accommodation	$200–500
Food (home-cooked)	$100–150
Food (eating out)	Up to $400
Internet (Wi-Fi + Mobile)	$10
Transport	$20–30
Sightseeing	$50–100
Nightlife/Entertainment	$20–50

💰 Total: $400–1,000/month depending on your lifestyle

🏡 Thinking Long-Term?

If you’re serious about staying, apartments cost as little as $20,000–$40,000 USD.Opening a bank account is easy — it takes 20 minutes at the Bank of Georgia, and you can hold GEL, USD, EUR, and GBP.

✅ Final Thoughts

Batumi ticks nearly every box for a digital nomad:

✔️ Cheap living✔️ Fast internet✔️ Coastal city with a mild climate✔️ Friendly locals and international community✔️ Low barriers for longer stays

If you’re looking for a budget-friendly European base by the sea, Batumi is one of the best-kept secrets for remote workers in 2025.

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