Cost of living in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 62% cheaper than in New York City (United States)
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| Food | - 49% | |||
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| Food in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 49% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Tbilisi | New York City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 37 Lari ($14) | $23 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27 Lari ($10) | $11 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Lari ($3.96) | $9 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.01 Lari ($1.92) | $1.26 | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 Lari ($2.72) | $5.49 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.86 Lari ($1.87) | $6 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 Lari ($7) | $8 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.36 Lari ($1.29) | $5.10 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.54 Lari ($0.98) | $3.58 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.04 Lari ($1.55) | $3.35 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20 Lari ($8) | $18 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.40 Lari ($1.69) | $3.03 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.55 Lari ($0.59) | $3.96 | - 85% | |
| Housing | - 76% | |||
| Housing in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 76% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Tbilisi | New York City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,554 Lari ($1,364) | $6,498 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,120 Lari ($814) | $3,749 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 295 Lari ($113) | $175 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,984 Lari ($762) | $3,632 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,257 Lari ($482) | $2,245 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 279 Lari ($107) | $123 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 32 Lari ($12) | $65 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,170 Lari ($449) | $325 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 338 Lari ($130) | $140 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 Lari ($10) | $13 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 Lari ($8) | $27 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 14% more expensive than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 297 Lari ($114) | $60 | + 91% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 149 Lari ($57) | $57 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 302 Lari ($116) | $96 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 302 Lari ($116) | $147 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 70% | |||
| Transportation in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 70% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 67,437 Lari ($25,888) | $25,156 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.06 Lari ($1.17) | $1.22 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 42 Lari ($16) | $129 | - 88% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 22 Lari ($8) | $25 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 37% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 Lari ($9) | $7 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19 Lari ($7) | $18 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 72 Lari ($28) | $105 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37 Lari ($14) | $9 | + 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 Lari ($4.79) | $4.53 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 Lari ($4.53) | $7 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.65 Lari ($2.17) | $3.68 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 Lari ($2.59) | $2.33 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 31 Lari ($12) | $31 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 44% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Tbilisi | New York City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 75 Lari ($29) | $80 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30 Lari ($12) | $37 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 58 Lari ($22) | $350 | - 94% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 165 Lari ($63) | $97 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 Lari ($8) | $19 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Lari ($3.70) | $5.39 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Lari ($2.76) | $8 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,001 Lari ($1,152) | $487 | + 136% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.22 Lari ($0.08) | $0.10 | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 133 Lari ($51) | $102 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7 Lari ($2.81) | $15 | - 81% | |
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TOTAL | - 62% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,024 prices entered by 220 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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