- Cost of Living
- Georgia
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Georgia compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 100% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Georgia is 100% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16 Lari (C$0.08) | C$18 | - 100% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 13 Lari (C$0.06) | C$10 | - 99% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.88 Lari (C$0.03) | C$7 | - 100% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.71 Lari (C$0.02) | C$2.39 | - 99% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4.03 Lari (C$0.02) | C$4.02 | - 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.95 Lari (C$0.01) | C$3.93 | - 100% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 Lari (C$0.03) | C$10 | - 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.53 Lari (C$0.01) | C$3.85 | - 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.27 Lari (C$0.01) | C$2.38 | - 100% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.40 Lari (C$0.01) | C$3.49 | - 100% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20 Lari (C$0.10) | C$18 | - 99% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.81 Lari (C$0.01) | C$2.40 | - 99% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.34 Lari (C$0.01) | C$2.21 | - 100% | |
| Housing | - 100% | |||
| Housing in Georgia is 100% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,303 Lari (C$7) | C$2,095 | - 100% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 939 Lari (C$4.75) | C$1,645 | - 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 168 Lari (C$0.85) | C$152 | - 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,012 Lari (C$5.12) | C$1,609 | - 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 625 Lari (C$3.16) | C$1,183 | - 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 93 Lari (C$0.47) | C$101 | - 100% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 23 Lari (C$0.12) | C$53 | - 100% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,191 Lari (C$6) | C$463 | - 99% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 589 Lari (C$2.98) | C$155 | - 98% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 Lari (C$0.19) | C$12 | - 98% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7 Lari (C$0.04) | C$24 | - 100% | |
| Clothes | - 99% | |||
| Clothes in Georgia is 99% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 196 Lari (C$0.99) | C$72 | - 99% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 145 Lari (C$0.73) | C$58 | - 99% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 312 Lari (C$1.58) | C$115 | - 99% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 316 Lari (C$1.60) | C$136 | - 99% | |
| Transportation | - 95% | |||
| Transportation in Georgia is 95% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 31,755 Lari (C$161) | C$22,972 | - 99% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.40 Lari (C$0.01) | C$1.31 | - 99% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 56 Lari (C$0.29) | C$110 | - 100% | |
| Personal Care | - 99% | |||
| Personal Care in Georgia is 99% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 Lari (C$0.09) | C$10 | - 99% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27 Lari (C$0.13) | C$21 | - 99% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 51 Lari (C$0.26) | C$96 | - 100% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 15 Lari (C$0.08) | C$8 | - 99% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9 Lari (C$0.04) | C$4.78 | - 99% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 Lari (C$0.05) | C$5.47 | - 99% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.34 Lari (C$0.01) | C$2.87 | - 100% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 Lari (C$0.03) | C$2.67 | - 99% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 14 Lari (C$0.07) | C$25 | - 100% | |
| Entertainment | - 99% | |||
| Entertainment in Georgia is 99% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 55 Lari (C$0.28) | C$54 | - 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 26 Lari (C$0.13) | C$27 | - 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 103 Lari (C$0.52) | C$144 | - 100% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 107 Lari (C$0.54) | C$98 | - 99% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13 Lari (C$0.07) | C$11 | - 99% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.36 Lari (C$0.03) | C$5.00 | - 99% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.95 Lari (C$0.03) | C$7 | - 100% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,850 Lari (C$9) | C$599 | - 98% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.27 Lari (C$0.00) | C$0.44 | - 100% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 111 Lari (C$0.56) | C$61 | - 99% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 4.44 Lari (C$0.02) | C$14 | - 100% | |
| TOTAL | - 98% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Georgia is 98% cheaper than in Canada
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