How Much Does Property Maintenance Cost in Georgia in 2025–2026?

When buying an apartment or a house, it’s important to consider not only the purchase price but also the monthly maintenance expenses. Utilities, building service fees, and internet costs all influence your long-term budget and rental return.

Below are the up-to-date figures as of late 2025:

Building Maintenance

New developments usually have a management company handling cleaning, lighting, security, and landscaping. Basic service without reception costs 20–40 GEL per month ($7–14).

Complexes with concierge service and 24/7 security charge per square meter: $0.4–1.5 per m² monthly. For a 50 m² apartment, that’s 20–75 GEL ($7–27). The higher the service level, the higher the fee.

Electricity

The residential tariff is about 0.16–0.17 GEL per kWh ($0.06–0.07). With moderate consumption of 200–300 kWh, the bill is 30–50 GEL ($11–18).

If you actively use appliances, heaters, or ACs, the total rises to 100–200 GEL ($36–72). In a standard 1–2-bedroom apartment, electricity costs usually range from 30 to 130 GEL ($11–47). Summer bills rise due to air conditioners; winter bills increase due to heaters or underfloor heating.

Water Supply

Drinking water in Georgia is very cheap. In Tbilisi, the tariff is around 0.32 GEL per m³ (excluding VAT). With consumption of 10–20 m³, the bill is only 2–6 GEL ($0.7–2).

Water bills rarely exceed a few GEL per month. In Batumi, the tariff is even lower — about 0.25 GEL per m³. Costs only rise significantly with very high usage (for example, irrigation of a garden).

Gas

Many homes use liquefied gas (propane-butane) for stoves, water heaters, or heating. The fixed price is 1.6–1.7 GEL per liter (~$0.6).

With moderate use (stove + water heating), monthly costs are 15–25 GEL ($6–9). In winter, if gas heating is connected, expenses increase noticeably. In large apartments or houses, heating may cost several hundred GEL (100–200 $). Gas expenses are usually comparable to electricity — high in winter, near zero in summer.

Internet, TV, and Phone

Home internet and TV are inexpensive. A basic fiber-optic package with TV channels costs 35–40 GEL per month ($12–14). Basic options start at 30 GEL ($11). Premium packages cost 60–80 GEL ($22–29).

A landline phone adds a few GEL, but most people rely on mobile service.

A combined “internet + TV” package typically costs 30–50 GEL ($11–18).

Total Monthly Costs

For a 1–2-bedroom apartment, utilities (electricity, water, gas) usually amount to a few dozen to a couple of hundred GEL.

For an 85 m² apartment, standard utilities (electricity, water, gas, waste) cost around 200–250 GEL ($72–90).

Adding internet, TV, and building maintenance results in a total of 100–300 GEL per month ($36–108).

A small apartment typically costs 100–150 GEL ($36–54).

A large apartment with active winter heating costs 200–300 GEL ($72–108).

What Affects Total Expenses

Your actual costs depend on:

– Apartment size

– Energy consumption

– Whether gas is used

– Service level in the building

Summer usually brings lower heating costs but higher AC usage. In winter it’s the opposite. In premium complexes with concierge, pools, or large landscaped areas, service fees can be several times higher.

Given seasonal fluctuations and personal habits, it’s wise to budget with a safety margin, especially for large apartments or cold months.



How This Impacts Investments

If you're buying a rental property, these costs directly affect your ROI. When calculating returns, it’s crucial to include real utility expenses, especially in winter. Many investors underestimate operating costs and end up with lower-than-expected returns.

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