Cost of living in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 49% cheaper than in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States)
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| Food | - 40% | |||
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| Food in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 40% cheaper than in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) | ||||
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| Tbilisi | Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 36 Lari ($13) | $19 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 Lari ($8) | $10 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 Lari ($4.43) | $4.94 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.47 Lari ($2.04) | $1.18 | + 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 Lari ($2.70) | $4.30 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.52 Lari ($1.68) | $5.87 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 Lari ($4.58) | $5.58 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.80 Lari ($1.04) | $4.11 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.68 Lari ($1.00) | $2.46 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.93 Lari ($1.46) | $2.38 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23 Lari ($9) | $12 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.22 Lari ($1.57) | $2.05 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.26 Lari ($0.84) | $3.07 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 52% cheaper than in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) | ||||
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| Tbilisi | Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,647 Lari ($1,358) | $2,862 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,206 Lari ($822) | $2,109 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 297 Lari ($111) | $161 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,617 Lari ($975) | $1,431 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,360 Lari ($506) | $1,049 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 129 Lari ($48) | $74 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 37 Lari ($14) | $59 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,025 Lari ($382) | $326 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 390 Lari ($145) | $131 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 Lari ($12) | $11 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19 Lari ($7) | $35 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 17% more expensive than in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) | ||||
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| Tbilisi | Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 267 Lari ($99) | $43 | + 134% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 142 Lari ($53) | $60 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 333 Lari ($124) | $93 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 310 Lari ($116) | $118 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 63% cheaper than in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) | ||||
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| Tbilisi | Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 67,437 Lari ($25,116) | $28,930 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.30 Lari ($1.23) | $0.99 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 45 Lari ($17) | $103 | - 84% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 37 Lari ($14) | $19 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 50% cheaper than in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) | ||||
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| Tbilisi | Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 Lari ($9) | $7 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19 Lari ($7) | $13 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 72 Lari ($27) | $215 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37 Lari ($14) | $7 | + 98% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 Lari ($4.65) | $5.57 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 Lari ($4.39) | $4.99 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 Lari ($2.37) | $4.26 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 Lari ($2.51) | $1.58 | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 31 Lari ($12) | $27 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 41% cheaper than in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) | ||||
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| Tbilisi | Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70 Lari ($26) | $54 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30 Lari ($11) | $24 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 58 Lari ($22) | $214 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 136 Lari ($51) | $117 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 Lari ($8) | $14 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 Lari ($3.39) | $5.44 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Lari ($2.68) | $7 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,001 Lari ($1,118) | $372 | + 201% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.22 Lari ($0.08) | $0.15 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 102 Lari ($38) | $78 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7 Lari ($2.62) | $10 | - 75% | |
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TOTAL | - 49% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 549 prices entered by 92 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
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