{"id":882,"date":"2025-06-12T01:37:38","date_gmt":"2025-06-11T22:37:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xmetr.com\/public\/journal\/?p=882"},"modified":"2026-05-13T02:00:45","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T23:00:45","slug":"moving-to-batumi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xmetr.com\/public\/journal\/moving-to-batumi\/","title":{"rendered":"Living in Batumi in 2025: Rent Prices, Best Neighborhoods &amp; Expat Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"quick-menu\" class=\"cs-category-wrapper\"><a class=\"cs-category-item\" href=\"#renting\">Renting<\/a><br \/><a class=\"cs-category-item\" href=\"#visas\">Visas<\/a><br \/><a class=\"cs-category-item\" href=\"#expenses\">Expenses<\/a><br \/><a class=\"cs-category-item\" href=\"#work\">Work<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Moving to Batumi?<\/strong> Georgia\u2019s Black Sea gem is quickly becoming a favorite among expats and digital nomads \u2014 with low living costs, a relaxed visa policy, and a walkable coastline lined with modern towers and historic charm.<br>Batumi isn\u2019t just a resort town \u2014 it\u2019s Georgia\u2019s window to the sea, a quirky blend of modern towers, Soviet charm, and subtropical humidity. While tourists come for the beach and casinos, many foreigners stay for the affordability, visa-free living, and laid-back lifestyle. If you&#8217;re considering Batumi for the long haul, here\u2019s what you need to know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"key-facts-about-batumi-georgia\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Facts About Batumi (Georgia)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Parameter<\/th><th>Value<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Population<\/td><td>~180,000 people<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Language<\/td><td>Georgian (Russian and English also spoken in tourist zones)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Currency<\/td><td>Georgian Lari (GEL)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Average Rent<\/td><td>$300\u2013700 USD\/month (1-bedroom apartment in good areas)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Average Net Salary<\/td><td>~$500\u2013800 USD (many live on remote income)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Health Insurance<\/td><td>Private only (~$30\u201380\/month); public system doesn\u2019t cover foreigners<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Safety Level<\/td><td>High \u2014 peaceful city with low crime rate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Public Transport<\/td><td>Minibuses, buses, taxis. No monthly passes needed \u2014 transport is cheap<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Climate<\/td><td>Subtropical \u2014 mild winters, humid and hot summers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Residence Permit \/ Long Stay<\/td><td>Visa-free for up to 365 days; residence via income, property, or business<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Education<\/td><td>Limited options in English; some schools and universities available<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Grocery Prices<\/td><td>Low \u2014 fresh produce, fish, meat are very affordable<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Access to Nature<\/td><td>Sea, mountains, canyons, botanical garden nearby<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>City Atmosphere<\/td><td>Relaxed, seaside, with warm hospitality and growing expat community<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"renting\"><span id=\"renting-in-batumi-sea-views-cheap-rates-and-seasonal-surprises\">Renting in Batumi: Sea Views, Cheap Rates, and Seasonal Surprises<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Batumi\u2019s rental market is a mix of <strong>new glass towers, Soviet blocks, and quirky villas<\/strong>. Many apartments are Airbnb-style, which means you\u2019ll find lots of short-term listings \u2014 but long-term rentals are absolutely possible, especially in the off-season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prices (2025 estimates):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Studio near the sea: <strong>$250\u2013400\/month<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One-bedroom in the center: <strong>$350\u2013500\/month<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two-bedroom in a new building: <strong>$500\u2013800\/month<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Utilities: <strong>$50\u2013100\/month<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Internet: <strong>$10\u201320\/month<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most apartments are furnished and include AC and washing machines. <a href=\"https:\/\/xmetr.com\/en\/rent-properties\/georgia-batumi\">Check current long-term rentals in Batumi here<\/a> \u2014 filtered by district, size, and budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"visas\"><span id=\"residency-and-visas-georgia-is-one-of-the-easiest-countries-to-stay-in\">Residency and Visas: Georgia Is One of the Easiest Countries to Stay In<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Georgia is famous for its <strong>365-day visa-free policy<\/strong> for citizens of over 90 countries (including most of Europe, the US, Canada, and more). That means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No visa needed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can open a bank account<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can rent property, sign contracts, and even register as an entrepreneur<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After a year, you can <strong>leave the country and return the next day<\/strong> to reset the clock \u2014 or apply for residency based on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Employment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Freelance or business registration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Real estate ownership<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Family reunification<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The process is simple and inexpensive compared to the EU or North America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"language-and-culture-english-friendly-but-georgian-helps\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Language and Culture: English-Friendly but Georgian Helps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Batumi, you can get by with English and Russian in tourist zones \u2014 especially younger people, tech workers, and caf\u00e9 staff. But in daily life (government offices, hospitals, small stores), <strong>basic Georgian or Russian<\/strong> will go a long way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Georgians are warm, proud, and protective of their culture. Learn a few words in Georgian and always say hello (<em>gamarjoba<\/em>) \u2014 you\u2019ll get better treatment instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"where-to-live-in-batumi\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Live in Batumi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Old Boulevard<\/strong> \u2013 sea views, high-rise apartments, central but quiet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>City Center<\/strong> \u2013 walkable, lively, close to caf\u00e9s and transport<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>New Boulevard<\/strong> \u2013 modern developments, lots of expats, touristy in summer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Airport Area \/ Angisa<\/strong> \u2013 budget-friendly, still developing, good for long stays<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Makhinjauri \/ Chakvi<\/strong> \u2013 green, semi-rural, ideal if you want peace and nature<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Avoid beachfront apartments during summer if you don\u2019t like noise. Consider higher floors to escape humidity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"top-5-best-districts-in-batumi-for-long-term-living\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top 5 Best Districts in Batumi for Long-Term Living<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>District<\/th><th>Why It\u2019s Great<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>1. New Boulevard<\/strong><\/td><td>Modern high-rise apartments by the sea. Clean, safe, great infrastructure and beach access.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>2. Old Town<\/strong><\/td><td>Charming and historical. Walkable, full of caf\u00e9s, markets, and cultural life.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>3. Agmashenebeli<\/strong><\/td><td>Residential, local feel. Close to schools, stores, and newer developments.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>4. Tamaris Meskheti (3rd Micro)<\/strong><\/td><td>Affordable, well-connected, less touristy. Popular among long-term residents.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>5. Green Cape \/ Botanical Garden<\/strong><\/td><td>Nature-rich, quiet, scenic. Ideal for peaceful living just outside the city.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"expenses\"><span id=\"cost-of-living-in-batumi\">Cost of Living in Batumi<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Batumi is one of the most <strong>affordable coastal cities in the world<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rent: $300\u2013600\/month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Groceries: $150\u2013250\/month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Utilities: $50\u2013100\/month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dining out:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Local meals: $4\u20136<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mid-range restaurant: $10\u201315 per person<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gym: $20\u201340\/month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coworking: $60\u2013100\/month<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can live comfortably as a single person on <strong>$800\u20131,200\/month<\/strong>, or even less if you cook at home and rent outside tourist zones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"work\"><span id=\"work-and-income-freelance-remote-or-georgian-startups\">Work and Income: Freelance, Remote, or Georgian Startups<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Georgia doesn\u2019t require a work permit to <strong>freelance or work remotely<\/strong>, making it a hotspot for digital nomads and remote professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Popular sectors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>IT and web development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Design and content writing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teaching languages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Real estate and investment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crypto and blockchain (yes, still a thing in Georgia)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can register as an <strong>Individual Entrepreneur<\/strong> and pay a flat 1% tax on revenue up to ~$155,000\/year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Profession<\/th><th>Avg. Gross Salary per Month (EUR)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Software Developer<\/td><td>\u20ac1,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IT Project Manager<\/td><td>\u20ac1,200<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>UX\/UI Designer<\/td><td>\u20ac900<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Architect<\/td><td>\u20ac800<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mechanical Engineer<\/td><td>\u20ac900<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Practitioner (Doctor)<\/td><td>\u20ac1,300<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nurse<\/td><td>\u20ac600<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>High School Teacher<\/td><td>\u20ac700<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Marketing Specialist<\/td><td>\u20ac850<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Accountant<\/td><td>\u20ac800<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"healthcare-basic-but-available\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Healthcare: Basic but Available<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Batumi has several clinics and hospitals with English-speaking staff, especially in private facilities. Public healthcare is limited in scope, so <strong>private insurance or out-of-pocket payment is recommended<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clinic visit: $10\u201325<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Specialist: $20\u201340<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dental: very affordable (cleaning from $15)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Full insurance: $30\u201360\/month for locals, more for expats with international coverage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"final-thoughts-is-batumi-right-for-you\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Thoughts: Is Batumi Right for You?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Batumi is for people who want to live <strong>near the sea, affordably, and freely<\/strong>. It\u2019s not Europe \u2014 the bureaucracy can be inconsistent, infrastructure lags in places, and things happen on \u201cGeorgian time.\u201d But the people, the lifestyle, and the ease of staying long-term make up for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re looking for sunshine, a relaxed visa policy, and the chance to live well on a modest budget \u2014 <strong>Batumi just might be your next home<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also read our post about <a href=\"https:\/\/xmetr.com\/public\/journal\/moving-to-wroclaw\/\">Moving to Wroc\u0142aw<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"RentingVisasExpensesWork Moving to Batumi? Georgia\u2019s Black Sea gem is quickly becoming a favorite among expats and digital nomads&hellip;","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1249,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"csco_singular_sidebar":"","csco_page_header_type":"","csco_page_load_nextpost":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[251],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-882","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-relocation","cs-entry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Moving to Batumi \u2014 Life, Rentals &amp; Living by the Sea<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Considering a move to Batumi? Discover long-term rentals, seaside lifestyle, and why this Black Sea city is becoming a favorite among expats.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/xmetr.com\/public\/journal\/moving-to-batumi\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Moving to Batumi \u2014 Life, Rentals &amp; Living by the Sea\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Considering a move to Batumi? Discover long-term rentals, seaside lifestyle, and why this Black Sea city is becoming a favorite among expats.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/xmetr.com\/public\/journal\/moving-to-batumi\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"The Journal by XMetr\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-06-11T22:37:38+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-05-12T23:00:45+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/xmetr.com\/public\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/batumi-georgia-xmetr.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"800\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"800\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Marina Demi\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Marina Demi\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"5 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/xmetr.com\\\/public\\\/journal\\\/moving-to-batumi\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/xmetr.com\\\/public\\\/journal\\\/moving-to-batumi\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Marina Demi\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/xmetr.com\\\/public\\\/journal\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/5def92122e29a13bd9d2545b44a07741\"},\"headline\":\"Living in Batumi in 2025: Rent Prices, Best Neighborhoods &amp; Expat Guide\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-06-11T22:37:38+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-05-12T23:00:45+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/xmetr.com\\\/public\\\/journal\\\/moving-to-batumi\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":970,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/xmetr.com\\\/public\\\/journal\\\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/xmetr.com\\\/public\\\/journal\\\/moving-to-batumi\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/xmetr.com\\\/public\\\/journal\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/06\\\/batumi-georgia-xmetr.jpg\",\"articleSection\":[\"Relocation\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/xmetr.com\\\/public\\\/journal\\\/moving-to-batumi\\\/#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/xmetr.com\\\/public\\\/journal\\\/moving-to-batumi\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/xmetr.com\\\/public\\\/journal\\\/moving-to-batumi\\\/\",\"name\":\"Moving to Batumi \u2014 Life, Rentals & Living by the Sea\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/xmetr.com\\\/public\\\/journal\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/xmetr.com\\\/public\\\/journal\\\/moving-to-batumi\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/xmetr.com\\\/public\\\/journal\\\/moving-to-batumi\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/xmetr.com\\\/public\\\/journal\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/06\\\/batumi-georgia-xmetr.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-06-11T22:37:38+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-05-12T23:00:45+00:00\",\"description\":\"Considering a move to Batumi? Discover long-term rentals, seaside lifestyle, and why this Black Sea city is becoming a favorite among expats.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/xmetr.com\\\/public\\\/journal\\\/moving-to-batumi\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/xmetr.com\\\/public\\\/journal\\\/moving-to-batumi\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/xmetr.com\\\/public\\\/journal\\\/moving-to-batumi\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/xmetr.com\\\/public\\\/journal\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/06\\\/batumi-georgia-xmetr.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/xmetr.com\\\/public\\\/journal\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/06\\\/batumi-georgia-xmetr.jpg\",\"width\":800,\"height\":800,\"caption\":\"Batumi, Georgia\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/xmetr.com\\\/public\\\/journal\\\/moving-to-batumi\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/xmetr.com\\\/public\\\/journal\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Living in Batumi in 2025: Rent Prices, Best Neighborhoods &amp; Expat Guide\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/xmetr.com\\\/public\\\/journal\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/xmetr.com\\\/public\\\/journal\\\/\",\"name\":\"XMetr\",\"description\":\"Life Abroad, Long-Term Rentals &amp; Practical Relocation Tips\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/xmetr.com\\\/public\\\/journal\\\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/xmetr.com\\\/public\\\/journal\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/xmetr.com\\\/public\\\/journal\\\/#organization\",\"name\":\"XMetr\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/xmetr.com\\\/public\\\/journal\\\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/xmetr.com\\\/public\\\/journal\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/xmetr.com\\\/public\\\/journal\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/04\\\/header-logo2.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/xmetr.com\\\/public\\\/journal\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/04\\\/header-logo2.png\",\"width\":235,\"height\":100,\"caption\":\"XMetr\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/xmetr.com\\\/public\\\/journal\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\"}},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/xmetr.com\\\/public\\\/journal\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/5def92122e29a13bd9d2545b44a07741\",\"name\":\"Marina Demi\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/8ea0f98301f26870d09597ca3e283378ee8e4f85a0816be40732cc2cb12cf12b?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/8ea0f98301f26870d09597ca3e283378ee8e4f85a0816be40732cc2cb12cf12b?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/8ea0f98301f26870d09597ca3e283378ee8e4f85a0816be40732cc2cb12cf12b?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Marina Demi\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/xmetr.com\\\/public\\\/journal\"],\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/xmetr.com\\\/public\\\/journal\\\/author\\\/xmetradmin\\\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Moving to Batumi \u2014 Life, Rentals & Living by the Sea","description":"Considering a move to Batumi? Discover long-term rentals, seaside lifestyle, and why this Black Sea city is becoming a favorite among expats.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/xmetr.com\/public\/journal\/moving-to-batumi\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Moving to Batumi \u2014 Life, Rentals & Living by the Sea","og_description":"Considering a move to Batumi? Discover long-term rentals, seaside lifestyle, and why this Black Sea city is becoming a favorite among expats.","og_url":"https:\/\/xmetr.com\/public\/journal\/moving-to-batumi\/","og_site_name":"The Journal by XMetr","article_published_time":"2025-06-11T22:37:38+00:00","article_modified_time":"2026-05-12T23:00:45+00:00","og_image":[{"width":800,"height":800,"url":"https:\/\/xmetr.com\/public\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/batumi-georgia-xmetr.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Marina Demi","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Marina Demi","Est. reading time":"5 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/xmetr.com\/public\/journal\/moving-to-batumi\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/xmetr.com\/public\/journal\/moving-to-batumi\/"},"author":{"name":"Marina Demi","@id":"https:\/\/xmetr.com\/public\/journal\/#\/schema\/person\/5def92122e29a13bd9d2545b44a07741"},"headline":"Living in Batumi in 2025: Rent Prices, Best Neighborhoods &amp; Expat Guide","datePublished":"2025-06-11T22:37:38+00:00","dateModified":"2026-05-12T23:00:45+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/xmetr.com\/public\/journal\/moving-to-batumi\/"},"wordCount":970,"commentCount":0,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/xmetr.com\/public\/journal\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/xmetr.com\/public\/journal\/moving-to-batumi\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/xmetr.com\/public\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/batumi-georgia-xmetr.jpg","articleSection":["Relocation"],"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/xmetr.com\/public\/journal\/moving-to-batumi\/#respond"]}]},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/xmetr.com\/public\/journal\/moving-to-batumi\/","url":"https:\/\/xmetr.com\/public\/journal\/moving-to-batumi\/","name":"Moving to Batumi \u2014 Life, Rentals & Living by the Sea","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/xmetr.com\/public\/journal\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/xmetr.com\/public\/journal\/moving-to-batumi\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/xmetr.com\/public\/journal\/moving-to-batumi\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/xmetr.com\/public\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/batumi-georgia-xmetr.jpg","datePublished":"2025-06-11T22:37:38+00:00","dateModified":"2026-05-12T23:00:45+00:00","description":"Considering a move to Batumi? Discover long-term rentals, seaside lifestyle, and why this Black Sea city is becoming a favorite among expats.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/xmetr.com\/public\/journal\/moving-to-batumi\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/xmetr.com\/public\/journal\/moving-to-batumi\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/xmetr.com\/public\/journal\/moving-to-batumi\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/xmetr.com\/public\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/batumi-georgia-xmetr.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/xmetr.com\/public\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/batumi-georgia-xmetr.jpg","width":800,"height":800,"caption":"Batumi, Georgia"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/xmetr.com\/public\/journal\/moving-to-batumi\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/xmetr.com\/public\/journal\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Living in Batumi in 2025: Rent Prices, Best Neighborhoods &amp; Expat Guide"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/xmetr.com\/public\/journal\/#website","url":"https:\/\/xmetr.com\/public\/journal\/","name":"XMetr","description":"Life Abroad, Long-Term Rentals &amp; Practical Relocation Tips","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/xmetr.com\/public\/journal\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/xmetr.com\/public\/journal\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/xmetr.com\/public\/journal\/#organization","name":"XMetr","url":"https:\/\/xmetr.com\/public\/journal\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/xmetr.com\/public\/journal\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/xmetr.com\/public\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/header-logo2.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/xmetr.com\/public\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/header-logo2.png","width":235,"height":100,"caption":"XMetr"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/xmetr.com\/public\/journal\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"}},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/xmetr.com\/public\/journal\/#\/schema\/person\/5def92122e29a13bd9d2545b44a07741","name":"Marina Demi","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8ea0f98301f26870d09597ca3e283378ee8e4f85a0816be40732cc2cb12cf12b?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8ea0f98301f26870d09597ca3e283378ee8e4f85a0816be40732cc2cb12cf12b?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8ea0f98301f26870d09597ca3e283378ee8e4f85a0816be40732cc2cb12cf12b?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Marina Demi"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/xmetr.com\/public\/journal"],"url":"https:\/\/xmetr.com\/public\/journal\/author\/xmetradmin\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/xmetr.com\/public\/journal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/882","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/xmetr.com\/public\/journal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/xmetr.com\/public\/journal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/xmetr.com\/public\/journal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/xmetr.com\/public\/journal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=882"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/xmetr.com\/public\/journal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/882\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2389,"href":"https:\/\/xmetr.com\/public\/journal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/882\/revisions\/2389"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/xmetr.com\/public\/journal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1249"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/xmetr.com\/public\/journal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=882"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/xmetr.com\/public\/journal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=882"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/xmetr.com\/public\/journal\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=882"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}