The first question flat owners in Batumi ask us is “how much will it cost?” — especially if you live abroad and have only seen the property in the developer’s photos. Below are our actual prices for 2026, a breakdown based on a specific flat, and a straight list of where you can save and where you shouldn’t.
All prices are in Georgian lari (₾) per square metre. Dollar figures are approximate, based on the National Bank of Georgia rate (about 2.6 ₾ to the dollar), so the dollar amount may shift slightly. For a quick estimate, use the renovation cost calculator on our prices page.
Base prices per m² by property type
The base price covers labour and rough materials: plaster, mixes, cable, pipes, waterproofing and everything else that ends up hidden under the finish. How much work is needed depends on the flat’s current state. “Frame” is the developer’s handover state: black is near-bare concrete, green is almost finished; a resale flat is one that has been lived in.
| Property type | ₾ per m² | ≈ $ per m² |
|---|---|---|
| Green frame | 390 ₾ | $150 |
| White frame | 650 ₾ | $250 |
| Resale flat | 780 ₾ | $300 |
| Black frame | 910 ₾ | $350 |
A resale flat costs more than white frame because the old finishes have to come out first: tiles and flooring are removed, and sometimes the wiring and pipes are replaced. Black frame is the most expensive option because the work starts practically from bare concrete.
Three renovation options
We price every renovation in three options. They differ not in the quality of the work but in who buys the materials and how finished the flat is when you get it.
- Labour with your materials. We do all the work and buy the rough materials; you choose and buy the tiles, laminate, sanitaryware, doors and light fittings. This suits you if you are in Batumi or already know exactly what you want.
- Finished interior. Standard-level finishing materials are added to the base price — about 390 ₾ per m². We select and buy everything, and you approve the choices remotely.
- Ready to move in. Plus furniture and appliances — about another 520 ₾ per m². You get a flat you can move into with a suitcase or start letting straight away. For white frame this starts at 1,560 ₾ per m² (about $600).
Example: a 64 m² flat in white frame
Take a typical two-room flat in a new build — 64 m², white frame. The figures below are the lower end of the range: a standard level of finish without designer extras.
| Option | Calculation | Total | ≈ $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour with your materials | 64 × 650 ₾ | 41,600 ₾ | $16,000 |
| Finished interior | 64 × (650 + 390) ₾ | 66,560 ₾ | $25,600 |
| Ready to move in | 64 × (650 + 390 + 520) ₾ | 99,840 ₾ | $38,400 |
From white frame, the work itself takes about 3 weeks in a 1+1 flat (one bedroom plus a living room) and about 5 weeks in a 2+1. From black frame or in a resale flat, add 2 – 3 weeks for partitions, plaster and screed. Turnkey with furniture adds about a week to install furniture and appliances: made-to-measure pieces are built while the renovation is under way.
What affects the final price
- The state of the property. Black, white or green frame, or a resale flat — this is the main factor, and the gap between them is more than twofold.
- Floor area. In small flats the bathroom and kitchen take up a larger share of the space, and these are the most labour-intensive areas. So labour costs 20% more in flats under 25 m² and 35% more under 18 m². For example, a 22 m² studio in white frame: 650 × 1.2 = 780 ₾ per m², or 17,160 ₾ for the work.
- Finish level. Premium finishes are priced at ×1.5 the standard rate. Large-format porcelain tiles, concealed doors, complex lighting — it looks good, but costs more.
- Interior design project. A space-planning layout costs 40 ₾ per m², a concept design 65 ₾, and a full project with drawings and specifications 90 ₾. For 64 m² that is 2,560, 4,160 or 5,760 ₾ respectively.
Where you can save
- Finishes in the rooms. Good mid-range laminate and quality paint look smart and last for years. Expensive surfaces make sense in selected spots.
- Furniture for a rental. If the flat is for letting, guests care more about a comfortable bed, decent lighting and a working kitchen than a designer chair.
- Off-the-shelf instead of bespoke. A modular kitchen and standard wardrobes are usually cheaper and quicker than having everything made to order.
- A design project that fits the job. For a rental flat a space-planning layout is often enough; a full project is worth it when the flat is for you and every detail matters.
Where not to cut costs
- Electrics and plumbing. Anything hidden in the walls and floor is expensive and messy to redo later. We give a 5-year warranty on hidden electrics and engineering systems — and we don’t put cheap materials there ourselves.
- Waterproofing in the bathroom and on the balcony. Batumi has a humid climate. Money saved here can easily turn into a leak into your neighbours’ flat.
- Windows and soundproofing, if the developer fitted weak ones. You feel this every day.
- Taps and hardware. The cheapest ones are the first to drip and break, especially in flats let out by the night.
How payment and progress checks work
The scheme is simple: labour is paid in three instalments — 30% when the contract is signed, 35% when half the work is done and 35% at handover of the finished flat. Materials are paid for before purchase. Every week you get a photo and video report, so you can follow progress even from another country (see remote renovation for owners abroad). The warranty is 2 years on finishing work and 5 years on hidden electrics and engineering systems.
We prepare the estimate within 2 days of measuring the flat. It sets out exactly what the price includes, so there are no “surprises” halfway through.
Work out the numbers for your flat
Want a rough figure for your own flat? Open the calculator on our prices page: enter the floor area, property type and renovation option to get a guide figure in lari and dollars. We prepare an exact estimate within 2 days of measuring.