Cost of living in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 39% cheaper than in Utrecht (Netherlands)
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Food | - 29% | |||
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Food in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 29% cheaper than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35 Lari (€12) | €15 | - 21% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 Lari (€7) | €9 | - 19% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Lari (€3.36) | €3.53 | - 5% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.00 Lari (€1.74) | €1.32 | + 32% | |
12 eggs, large | 7 Lari (€2.52) | €3.69 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.45 Lari (€1.55) | €2.56 | - 40% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 Lari (€4.69) | €6 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.65 Lari (€0.92) | €2.58 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.35 Lari (€0.82) | €1.60 | - 49% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.60 Lari (€1.26) | €1.81 | - 30% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19 Lari (€7) | €9 | - 27% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 4.35 Lari (€1.51) | €3.20 | - 53% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.65 Lari (€0.58) | €1.31 | - 56% | |
Housing | - 37% | |||
Housing in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 37% cheaper than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,295 Lari (€1,148) | €1,691 | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,359 Lari (€822) | €1,496 | - 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 281 Lari (€98) | €167 | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,300 Lari (€801) | €1,206 | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,465 Lari (€510) | €947 | - 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 307 Lari (€107) | €101 | + 5% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 32 Lari (€11) | €24 | - 54% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,065 Lari (€371) | €416 | - 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 441 Lari (€154) | €166 | - 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 Lari (€9) | €7 | + 38% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 18 Lari (€6) | €17 | - 63% | |
Clothes | - 1% | |||
Clothes in Tbilisi (Georgia) is about the same as in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 267 Lari (€93) | €92 | + 1% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 139 Lari (€48) | €49 | - 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 324 Lari (€113) | €97 | + 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 310 Lari (€108) | €135 | - 20% | |
Transportation | - 59% | |||
Transportation in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 59% cheaper than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 67,437 Lari (€23,489) | €26,778 | - 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.16 Lari (€1.10) | €1.90 | - 42% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 67 Lari (€23) | €97 | - 76% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 39 Lari (€13) | €24 | - 44% | |
Personal Care | + 4% | |||
Personal Care in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 4% more expensive than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 Lari (€9) | €3.49 | + 146% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19 Lari (€7) | €12 | - 43% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 72 Lari (€25) | €41 | - 40% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37 Lari (€13) | €3.53 | + 264% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 Lari (€4.35) | €3.08 | + 41% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 Lari (€4.11) | €4.09 | + 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 Lari (€2.22) | €1.39 | + 60% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 7 Lari (€2.35) | €2.04 | + 15% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 31 Lari (€11) | €23 | - 52% | |
Entertainment | - 27% | |||
Entertainment in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 27% cheaper than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70 Lari (€24) | €56 | - 57% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 30 Lari (€10) | €20 | - 48% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 58 Lari (€20) | €73 | - 73% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 136 Lari (€47) | €64 | - 26% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 Lari (€7) | €11 | - 33% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 Lari (€3.17) | €3.19 | - 1% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Lari (€2.50) | €7 | - 63% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,001 Lari (€1,045) | €453 | + 131% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.22 Lari (€0.08) | €0.16 | - 51% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 102 Lari (€35) | €38 | - 7% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7 Lari (€2.45) | €7 | - 65% | |
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TOTAL | - 39% |

These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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