Buying costs
- Georgia
- No tax
No transfer tax, only small fees
- Turkey
- 4% fee
Title deed (tapu) fee, legally split between buyer and seller, often paid by the buyer
At the same price, more of your money goes into the apartment in Georgia.
Georgia or Turkey? Two Black Sea markets compared.
In short
Georgia has no transfer tax and a low tax on rental income. Turkey offers a larger market with a Mediterranean coast but charges a 4% title deed fee and taxes rent progressively. For a residence permit through property, both countries are now similar: USD 150,000 in Georgia, USD 200,000 in Turkey.
To the comparisonThe two countries border each other on the Black Sea. Turkey is only a few kilometres from Batumi.
Buying property in GeorgiaComparison
The key differences.
Typical differences for international buyers. Rules can change; see the review date below.
The comparison describes the general legal situation, not a guarantee for individual projects.
Residence
- Georgia
- from USD 150,000
Temporary residence permit through property
- Turkey
- from USD 200,000
Residence permit through property; citizenship from USD 400,000
Turkey also offers a path to citizenship, but it requires much more capital.
Tax on rent
- Georgia
- 5%
On residential rent for individuals
- Turkey
- progressive
Income tax in brackets, well above 5%
Taxes at home may apply in both cases. Get advice.
Compare projects in Georgia side by side.
Compare projectsVerdict
What suits whom.
Both markets have strengths. Budget, goal and taxes decide.
Georgia suits you if …
you want low buying costs and taxes and to start with a smaller budget.
Turkey suits you if …
you want a Mediterranean coast and a very large market, or a path to citizenship.
For both
Check developer, contract and payment plan. Exchange rates can change the numbers a lot.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about the comparison.
Prices, residence, taxes and the right to buy in both countries.
Is Georgia cheaper than Turkey?
On buying costs almost always: Georgia has no transfer tax, Turkey charges a 4% fee. Prices depend heavily on city and location.
Where is a residence permit easier to get?
In Georgia from USD 150,000 in property value, in Turkey from USD 200,000. Turkey also offers citizenship from USD 400,000.
Where do I pay less tax on rental income?
In Georgia individuals pay 5% on residential rent. Turkey applies a progressive income tax that is usually much higher.
Can foreigners buy freely in both countries?
Largely yes. Georgia excludes agricultural land; Turkey excludes military zones and some other areas.
Last reviewed on 1 November 2026. Sources: Tax Code of Georgia, General Directorate of Land Registry and Cadastre of Turkey (tapu), Presidency of Migration Management of Turkey (residence). This guide is not legal or tax advice.
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