Cost of living in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 38% cheaper than in Houston, Texas (United States)
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| Food | - 30% | |||
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| Food in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 30% cheaper than in Houston, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Tbilisi | Houston, Texas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 37 Lari ($14) | $18 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27 Lari ($10) | $9 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Lari ($3.96) | $4.52 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.01 Lari ($1.92) | $0.97 | + 98% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 Lari ($2.72) | $4.20 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.86 Lari ($1.87) | $2.99 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 Lari ($7) | $7 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.36 Lari ($1.29) | $4.35 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.54 Lari ($0.98) | $2.04 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.67 Lari ($1.41) | $2.75 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21 Lari ($8) | $15 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.08 Lari ($1.57) | $2.55 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.83 Lari ($0.70) | $2.78 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 56% cheaper than in Houston, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Tbilisi | Houston, Texas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,554 Lari ($1,364) | $2,958 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,120 Lari ($814) | $1,911 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 295 Lari ($113) | $240 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,984 Lari ($762) | $1,530 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,257 Lari ($482) | $1,250 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 279 Lari ($107) | $133 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 32 Lari ($12) | $65 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,170 Lari ($449) | $275 | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 338 Lari ($130) | $86 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 Lari ($10) | $11 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 Lari ($8) | $21 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 44% more expensive than in Houston, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Tbilisi | Houston, Texas | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 297 Lari ($114) | $53 | + 115% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 149 Lari ($57) | $43 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 302 Lari ($116) | $87 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 302 Lari ($116) | $115 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 40% cheaper than in Houston, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Tbilisi | Houston, Texas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 67,437 Lari ($25,887) | $29,728 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.06 Lari ($1.17) | $0.85 | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 42 Lari ($16) | $43 | - 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 22 Lari ($8) | $27 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 37% cheaper than in Houston, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Tbilisi | Houston, Texas | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 Lari ($9) | $9 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19 Lari ($7) | $24 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 72 Lari ($28) | $85 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37 Lari ($14) | $8 | + 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 Lari ($4.79) | $4.40 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 Lari ($4.53) | $5.13 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.65 Lari ($2.17) | $4.32 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 Lari ($2.59) | $2.41 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 31 Lari ($12) | $24 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 30% cheaper than in Houston, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Tbilisi | Houston, Texas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 75 Lari ($29) | $53 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30 Lari ($12) | $27 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 58 Lari ($22) | $99 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 165 Lari ($63) | $82 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 Lari ($8) | $14 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Lari ($3.70) | $4.91 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Lari ($2.76) | $5.94 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,001 Lari ($1,152) | $346 | + 233% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.22 Lari ($0.08) | $0.36 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 133 Lari ($51) | $49 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7 Lari ($2.84) | $8 | - 65% | |
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TOTAL | - 38% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 893 prices entered by 136 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
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