- Cost of Living
- Georgia
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Georgia compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Georgia is 59% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Lari (C$8) | C$18 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 12 Lari (C$5.91) | C$10 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.73 Lari (C$2.82) | C$7 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.48 Lari (C$1.71) | C$2.43 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4.02 Lari (C$1.98) | C$4.06 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.68 Lari (C$1.32) | C$3.99 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 Lari (C$3.62) | C$11 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.72 Lari (C$1.34) | C$3.79 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.36 Lari (C$0.67) | C$2.38 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.38 Lari (C$1.17) | C$3.54 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19 Lari (C$9) | C$18 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.81 Lari (C$1.38) | C$2.40 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.11 Lari (C$0.55) | C$2.30 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Georgia is 68% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,308 Lari (C$644) | C$2,121 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 916 Lari (C$451) | C$1,641 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 161 Lari (C$79) | C$157 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,034 Lari (C$509) | C$1,641 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 600 Lari (C$295) | C$1,185 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 121 Lari (C$60) | C$102 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 24 Lari (C$12) | C$53 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,075 Lari (C$529) | C$485 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 560 Lari (C$276) | C$156 | + 77% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15 Lari (C$7) | C$12 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9 Lari (C$4.19) | C$24 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Georgia is 31% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 160 Lari (C$79) | C$72 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 174 Lari (C$86) | C$58 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 295 Lari (C$145) | C$115 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 227 Lari (C$112) | C$140 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Georgia is 58% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 31,755 Lari (C$15,627) | C$22,882 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.28 Lari (C$1.12) | C$1.30 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 57 Lari (C$28) | C$110 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Georgia is 51% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16 Lari (C$8) | C$10 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23 Lari (C$11) | C$22 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 55 Lari (C$27) | C$100 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 12 Lari (C$5.95) | C$8 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7 Lari (C$3.46) | C$4.94 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8 Lari (C$3.71) | C$5.55 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.41 Lari (C$1.18) | C$2.85 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6 Lari (C$2.98) | C$2.73 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 16 Lari (C$8) | C$25 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Georgia is 49% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 47 Lari (C$23) | C$54 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 28 Lari (C$14) | C$27 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 124 Lari (C$61) | C$144 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 94 Lari (C$46) | C$98 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 Lari (C$5.62) | C$12 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.00 Lari (C$2.46) | C$5.00 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.98 Lari (C$2.45) | C$7 | - 65% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,502 Lari (C$739) | C$599 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.30 Lari (C$0.15) | C$0.47 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100 Lari (C$49) | C$63 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 4.36 Lari (C$2.15) | C$14 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Georgia is 56% cheaper than in Canada
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