Cost of living comparison between Tbilisi (Georgia) and Toronto (Canada)
| Food | 46% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 46% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 13 Lari (C$8.10) | C$15.03 | 46% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 10.13 Lari (C$6.31) | C$7.41 | 15% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 5.07 Lari (C$3.16) | C$6.74 | 53% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.42 Lari (C$1.51) | C$2.99 | 50% |
| 12 eggs, large | 4.30 Lari (C$2.68) | C$3.17 | 15% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.40 Lari (C$0.87) | C$3.33 | 74% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4.43 Lari (C$2.76) | C$6.20 | 56% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.71 Lari (C$1.69) | C$3.11 | 46% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 2.16 Lari (C$1.35) | C$3.82 | 65% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 1.96 Lari (C$1.22) | C$2.69 | 55% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15.75 Lari (C$9.81) | C$16.60 | 41% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.30 Lari (C$1.43) | C$2.09 | 31% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.37 Lari (C$0.85) | C$2.05 | 58% |
| Housing | 58% | ||
| Housing in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 58% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 1,054 Lari (C$657) | C$1,774 | 63% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 183 Lari (C$114) | C$151 | 24% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 40 Lari (C$25) | C$46 | 46% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,144 Lari (C$713) | C$582 | 22% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 225 Lari (C$140) | C$130 | 8% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4 Lari (C$2.49) | C$8.16 | 69% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7 Lari (C$4.36) | C$20 | 79% |
| Clothes | 37% | ||
| Clothes in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 37% more expensive than in Toronto (Canada) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 129 Lari (C$80) | C$59 | 36% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 118 Lari (C$73) | C$45 | 64% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 153 Lari (C$96) | C$95 | 1% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 125 Lari (C$78) | C$102 | 24% |
| Transportation | 68% | ||
| Transportation in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 68% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 23,445 Lari (C$14,604) | C$25,053 | 42% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.24 Lari (C$1.39) | C$1.29 | 8% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 33 Lari (C$20) | C$119 | 83% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 8.37 Lari (C$5.21) | C$25 | 79% |
| Personal Care | 33% | ||
| Personal Care in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 33% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 9.94 Lari (C$6.19) | C$10.52 | 41% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 11.33 Lari (C$7.06) | C$6.64 | 6% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5 Lari (C$3.11) | C$3.81 | 18% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7 Lari (C$4.36) | C$5.26 | 17% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.72 Lari (C$2.32) | C$2.79 | 17% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.40 Lari (C$2.12) | C$2.71 | 22% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6 Lari (C$3.74) | C$20 | 82% |
| Entertainment | 45% | ||
| Entertainment in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 45% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 35 Lari (C$22) | C$43 | 50% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 21 Lari (C$13.35) | C$26 | 48% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 28 Lari (C$17.55) | C$136 | 87% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 86 Lari (C$53) | C$109 | 51% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 12.43 Lari (C$7.74) | C$8.95 | 13% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 5 Lari (C$3.11) | C$4.17 | 25% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 3.36 Lari (C$2.09) | C$5.90 | 65% |
| iPod nano 8GB (6th generation) | 338 Lari (C$210) | C$157 | 34% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.23 Lari (C$0.14) | C$0.45 | 68% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 107 Lari (C$66) | C$66 | 0% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 2.80 Lari (C$1.74) | C$10.59 | 84% |
| TOTAL | 52% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2012.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$2,400
in Toronto
you would need to make just about C$1,152
(1,850 Lari)
in Tbilisi.