Experience in Tbilisi, Georgia by Giorgi

What is it like to live in Tbilisi? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

Yes, I recomend it. People have very high sense of hospitality. They have very tasty food, warm weather and good wine.

What is the student lifestyle like in Tbilisi?

I think it is similar to european cities

How much does it cost to live in Tbilisi?

Even 700 euros per month is quite good income in Georgia. It is a very cheep country. So with Erasmus grant you can live there much better than in west european cities

Is it difficult to find accommodation in Tbilisi? Is there any advice you can give?

For accomodation I recommend this web page:
http://www.mymarket.ge/main.php?set_lang_id=1

What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

Food is great. My favorite dishes are: (You have to taste them all) Khinkali, Lobio qotanshi, Khachapuri, Acharuli khachapuri, Kupati, Kuchmachi, Lula qababi.

What places would you recommend visiting in Tbilisi?

Narikhala, Leghvtakhevi, Metekhi, Sameba, Shardeni st, Rkinis Rigi st, Freedom Bridge...

Is it good to eat out in Tbilisi? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

Lalos duqani, Machakhela, Rachvelebi on Turtle Lake, Shemoikhede Genatsvale...

Is the nightlife good in Tbilisi? Where is good to go?

There are two underground clubs in Georgia, "Mtkvarze" and "Cafe Gallery" which I recommend.

What advice would you give future students heading to Tbilisi?

Visit country`s other cities, Batumi for summer and Gudauri or Bakurian in winter. Also Kakheti, Svaneti and Dusheti