Cost of living in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 26% cheaper than in Lexington, Kentucky (United States)
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Food | - 21% | |||
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Food in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 21% cheaper than in Lexington, Kentucky (United States) | ||||
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Tbilisi | Lexington, Kentucky | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 56 Lari ($22) | $14 | + 59% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 23 Lari ($9) | $9 | - 4% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Lari ($4.01) | $4.58 | - 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.39 Lari ($2.09) | $0.94 | + 123% | |
12 eggs, large | 7 Lari ($2.75) | $4.18 | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.35 Lari ($2.08) | $3.93 | - 47% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 Lari ($5.20) | $6 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.66 Lari ($1.42) | $3.44 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.15 Lari ($0.84) | $2.07 | - 60% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.11 Lari ($1.21) | $7 | - 83% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 22 Lari ($9) | $14 | - 39% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 4.01 Lari ($1.56) | $1.77 | - 12% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.54 Lari ($0.60) | $1.93 | - 69% | |
Housing | - 21% | |||
Housing in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 21% cheaper than in Lexington, Kentucky (United States) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,317 Lari ($1,677) | $1,465 | + 14% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,705 Lari ($1,050) | $1,298 | - 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 192 Lari ($75) | $236 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,787 Lari ($1,082) | $1,129 | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,662 Lari ($646) | $823 | - 22% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 467 Lari ($181) | $87 | + 107% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 31 Lari ($12) | $52 | - 77% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,170 Lari ($454) | $268 | + 70% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 338 Lari ($131) | $128 | + 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31 Lari ($12) | $12 | + 4% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 Lari ($8) | $24 | - 67% | |
Clothes | + 30% | |||
Clothes in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 30% more expensive than in Lexington, Kentucky (United States) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 297 Lari ($115) | $59 | + 97% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 149 Lari ($58) | $47 | + 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 302 Lari ($117) | $99 | + 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 302 Lari ($117) | $132 | - 11% | |
Transportation | - 26% | |||
Transportation in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 26% cheaper than in Lexington, Kentucky (United States) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 67,437 Lari ($26,189) | $24,383 | + 7% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.37 Lari ($1.31) | $0.96 | + 37% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 46 Lari ($18) | $33 | - 47% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 23 Lari ($9) | $32 | - 72% | |
Personal Care | - 38% | |||
Personal Care in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 38% cheaper than in Lexington, Kentucky (United States) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 Lari ($10) | $7 | + 42% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19 Lari ($7) | $25 | - 70% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 70 Lari ($27) | $106 | - 74% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37 Lari ($14) | $5.78 | + 148% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 Lari ($4.85) | $5.50 | - 12% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 Lari ($4.58) | $8 | - 43% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 Lari ($2.63) | $3.41 | - 23% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8 Lari ($3.28) | $3.16 | + 4% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 25 Lari ($10) | $22 | - 55% | |
Entertainment | - 43% | |||
Entertainment in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 43% cheaper than in Lexington, Kentucky (United States) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 79 Lari ($31) | $47 | - 35% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 34 Lari ($13) | $30 | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 66 Lari ($26) | $170 | - 85% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 165 Lari ($64) | $103 | - 38% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17 Lari ($7) | $12 | - 44% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 Lari ($3.48) | $10 | - 64% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Lari ($2.69) | $5.98 | - 55% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,001 Lari ($1,165) | $341 | + 242% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.22 Lari ($0.09) | $0.84 | - 90% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 133 Lari ($52) | $34 | + 52% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7 Lari ($2.89) | $7 | - 59% | |
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TOTAL | - 26% |

These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
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