Cost of living in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 22% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom)
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Food | + 10% | |||
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Food in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 10% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Tbilisi | Southampton | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 64 Lari (£20) | £11 | + 87% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 23 Lari (£7) | £6 | + 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 Lari (£3.42) | £4.37 | - 22% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.97 Lari (£1.83) | £1.06 | + 73% | |
12 eggs, large | 7 Lari (£2.20) | £2.83 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.35 Lari (£1.64) | £1.21 | + 36% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 Lari (£3.97) | £5.18 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.66 Lari (£1.12) | £2.07 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.25 Lari (£0.69) | £1.11 | - 38% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.13 Lari (£0.96) | £1.39 | - 31% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 24 Lari (£8) | £8 | - 1% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 4.15 Lari (£1.27) | £2.03 | - 37% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.29 Lari (£0.39) | £1.04 | - 62% | |
Housing | - 1% | |||
Housing in Tbilisi (Georgia) is about the same as in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Tbilisi | Southampton | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,278 Lari (£1,312) | £1,191 | + 10% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,804 Lari (£860) | £1,176 | - 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 190 Lari (£58) | £151 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,787 Lari (£855) | £824 | + 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,197 Lari (£674) | £636 | + 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 996 Lari (£306) | £123 | + 149% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 Lari (£9) | £17 | - 47% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,170 Lari (£359) | £308 | + 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 338 Lari (£104) | £111 | - 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31 Lari (£10) | £7 | + 48% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 Lari (£6) | £11 | - 42% | |
Clothes | + 30% | |||
Clothes in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 30% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Tbilisi | Southampton | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 295 Lari (£91) | £72 | + 25% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 148 Lari (£45) | £34 | + 34% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 319 Lari (£98) | £82 | + 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 302 Lari (£93) | £66 | + 40% | |
Transportation | - 65% | |||
Transportation in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 65% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Tbilisi | Southampton | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 67,437 Lari (£20,685) | £18,933 | + 9% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.37 Lari (£1.03) | £1.51 | - 31% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 49 Lari (£15) | £95 | - 84% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 25 Lari (£8) | £13 | - 43% | |
Personal Care | + 14% | |||
Personal Care in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 14% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Tbilisi | Southampton | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 Lari (£8) | £3.80 | + 98% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19 Lari (£5.91) | £7 | - 14% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 70 Lari (£22) | £69 | - 69% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37 Lari (£11) | £2.25 | + 401% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 Lari (£3.83) | £1.44 | + 166% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 Lari (£4.45) | £3.39 | + 31% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.71 Lari (£1.75) | £1.65 | + 6% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8 Lari (£2.59) | £1.43 | + 81% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 52 Lari (£16) | £12 | + 31% | |
Entertainment | - 4% | |||
Entertainment in Tbilisi (Georgia) is about the same as in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Tbilisi | Southampton | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 79 Lari (£24) | £37 | - 35% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 34 Lari (£11) | £20 | - 48% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 66 Lari (£20) | £92 | - 78% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 165 Lari (£51) | £61 | - 17% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18 Lari (£5.56) | £8 | - 31% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 Lari (£2.75) | £3.08 | - 11% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 Lari (£2.49) | £4.68 | - 47% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,629 Lari (£1,113) | £420 | + 165% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.22 Lari (£0.07) | £0.14 | - 52% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 193 Lari (£59) | £33 | + 81% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7 Lari (£2.28) | £11 | - 80% | |
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TOTAL | - 22% |

These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,700 in Southampton you would need to make just about £2,893 (9,430 Lari) in Tbilisi.
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