Cost of living in Georgia compared to Brazil
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Food | + 22% | |||
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Food in Georgia is 22% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Georgia | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 36 Lari (R$ 74) | R$ 39 | + 89% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 Lari (R$ 41) | R$ 38 | + 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 Lari (R$ 17) | R$ 12 | + 45% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.53 Lari (R$ 11) | R$ 5.58 | + 104% | |
12 eggs, large | 6 Lari (R$ 13) | R$ 13 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.34 Lari (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 40% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 Lari (R$ 31) | R$ 26 | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.98 Lari (R$ 8) | R$ 12 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.03 Lari (R$ 4.17) | R$ 7 | - 37% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.99 Lari (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 28% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25 Lari (R$ 52) | R$ 50 | + 5% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 4.42 Lari (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.22 Lari (R$ 2.52) | R$ 4.55 | - 45% | |
Housing | + 20% | |||
Housing in Georgia is 20% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Georgia | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,810 Lari (R$ 5,783) | R$ 4,099 | + 41% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,043 Lari (R$ 4,203) | R$ 2,721 | + 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200 Lari (R$ 412) | R$ 722 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,000 Lari (R$ 4,115) | R$ 3,017 | + 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,087 Lari (R$ 2,238) | R$ 1,989 | + 13% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 150 Lari (R$ 309) | R$ 529 | - 42% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 23 Lari (R$ 47) | R$ 91 | - 48% | |
40” flat screen tv | 500 Lari (R$ 1,029) | R$ 1,793 | - 43% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 500 Lari (R$ 1,029) | R$ 650 | + 58% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 Lari (R$ 90) | R$ 31 | + 188% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 33 Lari (R$ 68) | R$ 22 | + 209% | |
Clothes | + 21% | |||
Clothes in Georgia is 21% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Georgia | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 231 Lari (R$ 475) | R$ 287 | + 66% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 125 Lari (R$ 257) | R$ 279 | - 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 250 Lari (R$ 514) | R$ 412 | + 25% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 250 Lari (R$ 514) | R$ 316 | + 63% | |
Transportation | - 56% | |||
Transportation in Georgia is 56% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Georgia | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,495 Lari (R$ 21,597) | R$ 117,213 | - 82% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.32 Lari (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 11% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 35 Lari (R$ 71) | R$ 246 | - 71% | |
Personal Care | + 20% | |||
Personal Care in Georgia is 20% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Georgia | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 Lari (R$ 21) | R$ 21 | - 4% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 32 Lari (R$ 66) | R$ 51 | + 28% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 80 Lari (R$ 165) | R$ 288 | - 43% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17 Lari (R$ 34) | R$ 24 | + 46% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9 Lari (R$ 18) | R$ 14 | + 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19 Lari (R$ 39) | R$ 21 | + 86% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 Lari (R$ 14) | R$ 8 | + 81% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10 Lari (R$ 21) | R$ 5.67 | + 263% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 31 Lari (R$ 64) | R$ 60 | + 6% | |
Entertainment | + 28% | |||
Entertainment in Georgia is 28% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Georgia | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100 Lari (R$ 206) | R$ 115 | + 80% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 32 Lari (R$ 66) | R$ 61 | + 8% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200 Lari (R$ 412) | R$ 243 | + 69% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 300 Lari (R$ 617) | R$ 239 | + 158% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 27 Lari (R$ 55) | R$ 34 | + 64% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8 Lari (R$ 16) | R$ 16 | + 0% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6.00 Lari (R$ 12) | R$ 12 | + 6% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 300 Lari (R$ 617) | R$ 3,819 | - 84% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.45 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 107 Lari (R$ 221) | R$ 140 | + 57% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7 Lari (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 21% | |
TOTAL | - 2% |

These prices were last updated on May 12, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Georgia is about the same as in Brazil
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