Healthcare

For routine care - GP visits, dental, dermatology, minor procedures - yes, Tbilisi's private clinics are affordable and generally competent. For serious conditions (cardiac surgery, cancer treatment, complex neurology), the honest answer is that most expats arrange evacuation to Turkey's Istanbul hospitals or fly back to their home country. Having international health insurance with evacuation coverage is strongly recommended.

GP visit: $15–$30. Dental filling: $15–$30. Dental implant: $400–$600 (vs. $3,000+ in US). MRI: $80–$150. Basic blood work panel: $20–$40. These prices are 70–90% lower than Western equivalents and explain why Georgia has become a growing medical tourism destination for dental work and elective procedures.

Yes - Georgia is a dental tourism destination. A dental implant costs $350–$700 vs. $2,000–$4,000 in Western Europe. Routine cleaning: $15–$30. Root canal: $80–$150. Tbilisi has numerous modern dental clinics in Vake and Saburtalo with English-speaking staff. Many European expats specifically plan dental treatment while in Georgia for the cost savings.

Tbilisi's top private hospitals: EVEX Medical Corporation (multiple hospitals across Georgia, modern equipment), Iashvili Children's Hospital (for families), Caucasus Medical Centre, and Mediclub. Consultation fees: 20–60 GEL ($7–$22). Private hospitals in Tbilisi are significantly cheaper than Western Europe. Emergency number: 112. English-speaking doctors are available at major private hospitals.

Local Georgian insurance from GPI Holding, Imedi L, and Aldagi starts from $250–$400/year for basic coverage - remarkably cheap. SafetyWing Nomad Insurance costs $50/month and covers Georgia. AXA, Cigna, and Allianz offer international plans ($100–$300/month). Many expats use SafetyWing or local Georgian insurance for routine care and maintain international coverage for hospitalization.

Local Georgian insurance (GPI Holding, Imedi L, Aldagi) starts from $250-$400/year - remarkably cheap. SafetyWing Nomad Insurance covers Georgia at $50/month. AXA, Cigna, and Allianz offer international plans ($100-$300/month). Many expats use SafetyWing or a local Georgian plan for routine care and maintain international coverage for hospitalization or medical evacuation.

Top private hospitals: EVEX Medical Corporation (largest network across Georgia, modern equipment), Caucasus Medical Centre, Mediclub, and National Medical Centre. GP consultation: 20-60 GEL ($7-$22). Dental implant: $350-$700 vs $3,000-$5,000 in Western Europe. Emergency: 112. Most major private hospitals have at least some English-speaking doctors, especially in cardiology, orthopedics, and surgery.

Yes - Georgia is a dental tourism hub. A dental implant costs $350-$700 vs $3,000-$5,000 in Western Europe. Routine cleaning: $15-$30. Root canal: $80-$150. Orthodontics (full treatment): $1,500-$3,000. Tbilisi has numerous modern dental clinics in Vake and Saburtalo with English-speaking staff. Many European expats plan dental treatment during their Georgia stay for the significant cost savings.