- Cost of Living
- Georgia
- United States
- Batumi
- Akron, Ohio
- Comparison
Cost of living in Batumi, Georgia compared to Akron, Ohio, United States
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Food | - 45% | |||
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Food in Batumi (Georgia) is 45% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 17 Lari ($7) | $13 | - 46% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 13 Lari ($5.52) | $7 | - 21% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7 Lari ($2.70) | $4.41 | - 39% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.83 Lari ($1.57) | $0.85 | + 85% | |
12 eggs, large | 3.84 Lari ($1.58) | $2.58 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.68 Lari ($1.10) | $3.45 | - 68% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 Lari ($7) | $5.74 | + 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.78 Lari ($1.14) | $3.12 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.48 Lari ($1.02) | $1.64 | - 38% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.05 Lari ($0.84) | $2.75 | - 69% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25 Lari ($10) | $13 | - 22% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.72 Lari ($1.12) | $1.83 | - 39% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.22 Lari ($0.50) | $1.55 | - 68% | |
Housing | - 61% | |||
Housing in Batumi (Georgia) is 61% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 852 Lari ($350) | $1,022 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 738 Lari ($303) | $769 | - 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 204 Lari ($84) | $158 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 362 Lari ($149) | $885 | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 551 Lari ($226) | $563 | - 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 174 Lari ($71) | $99 | - 28% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 30 Lari ($12) | $32 | - 61% | |
40” flat screen TV | 1,900 Lari ($779) | $356 | + 119% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 519 Lari ($213) | $85 | + 152% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12 Lari ($4.91) | $8 | - 42% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 Lari ($3.28) | $15 | - 78% | |
Clothes | + 54% | |||
Clothes in Batumi (Georgia) is 54% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 193 Lari ($79) | $38 | + 109% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 132 Lari ($54) | $36 | + 51% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 287 Lari ($117) | $70 | + 68% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 225 Lari ($92) | $95 | - 3% | |
Transportation | - 39% | |||
Transportation in Batumi (Georgia) is 39% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 24,000 Lari ($9,841) | $22,205 | - 56% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.04 Lari ($0.84) | $0.61 | + 37% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 65 Lari ($27) | $43 | - 38% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 11 Lari ($4.70) | $14 | - 66% | |
Personal Care | - 33% | |||
Personal Care in Batumi (Georgia) is 33% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15 Lari ($6) | $6 | - 0% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 35 Lari ($14) | $11 | + 29% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 50 Lari ($21) | $61 | - 66% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 12 Lari ($4.72) | $7 | - 31% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8 Lari ($3.18) | $3.06 | + 4% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10 Lari ($3.98) | $4.18 | - 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.37 Lari ($1.79) | $3.23 | - 45% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 6 Lari ($2.48) | $1.43 | + 73% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11 Lari ($4.39) | $16 | - 72% | |
Entertainment | - 34% | |||
Entertainment in Batumi (Georgia) is 34% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 53 Lari ($22) | $32 | - 32% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 22 Lari ($9) | $19 | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 24 Lari ($10) | $139 | - 93% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 107 Lari ($44) | $66 | - 33% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 Lari ($6) | $7 | - 16% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.75 Lari ($1.95) | $4.41 | - 56% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.73 Lari ($2.35) | $5.01 | - 53% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,400 Lari ($984) | $433 | + 127% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.10 Lari ($0.04) | $0.56 | - 93% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 147 Lari ($60) | $46 | + 30% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3.48 Lari ($1.42) | $6 | - 77% | |
TOTAL | - 41% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Batumi (Georgia) is 41% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$2,900
in Akron, Ohio
you would need to make just about $1,702
(4,151 Lari)
in Batumi.
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