Cost of living in Georgia compared to Canada
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Food | - 39% | |||
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Food in Georgia is 39% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Georgia | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35 Lari (C$18) | C$24 | - 25% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24 Lari (C$12) | C$14 | - 13% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 Lari (C$4.60) | C$10 | - 53% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.27 Lari (C$2.69) | C$3.28 | - 18% | |
12 eggs, large | 7 Lari (C$3.63) | C$5.88 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.63 Lari (C$2.88) | C$5.56 | - 48% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 Lari (C$6) | C$11 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.74 Lari (C$1.91) | C$5.47 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.03 Lari (C$1.04) | C$3.31 | - 69% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.00 Lari (C$2.05) | C$4.03 | - 49% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23 Lari (C$12) | C$21 | - 45% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 4.31 Lari (C$2.20) | C$3.23 | - 32% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.73 Lari (C$0.88) | C$2.58 | - 66% | |
Housing | - 45% | |||
Housing in Georgia is 45% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Georgia | Canada | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,921 Lari (C$2,005) | C$2,889 | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,344 Lari (C$1,198) | C$2,295 | - 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 204 Lari (C$104) | C$240 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,479 Lari (C$1,267) | C$2,062 | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,484 Lari (C$759) | C$1,501 | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 148 Lari (C$76) | C$128 | - 41% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 32 Lari (C$16) | C$65 | - 75% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,080 Lari (C$552) | C$401 | + 38% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 336 Lari (C$172) | C$213 | - 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33 Lari (C$17) | C$14 | + 18% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19 Lari (C$10) | C$30 | - 67% | |
Clothes | + 31% | |||
Clothes in Georgia is 31% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
Georgia | Canada | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 247 Lari (C$126) | C$80 | + 57% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 147 Lari (C$75) | C$57 | + 32% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 358 Lari (C$183) | C$147 | + 25% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300 Lari (C$153) | C$173 | - 12% | |
Transportation | - 55% | |||
Transportation in Georgia is 55% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Georgia | Canada | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 70,000 Lari (C$35,792) | C$33,546 | + 7% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.94 Lari (C$1.51) | C$1.60 | - 6% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 42 Lari (C$21) | C$106 | - 80% | |
Personal Care | - 25% | |||
Personal Care in Georgia is 25% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Georgia | Canada | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 Lari (C$13) | C$11 | + 20% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 32 Lari (C$16) | C$24 | - 32% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 86 Lari (C$44) | C$103 | - 57% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17 Lari (C$9) | C$10 | - 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 Lari (C$5.90) | C$6 | - 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 Lari (C$6) | C$6 | - 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 Lari (C$3.33) | C$4.45 | - 25% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 9 Lari (C$4.38) | C$3.63 | + 21% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 33 Lari (C$17) | C$31 | - 45% | |
Entertainment | - 40% | |||
Entertainment in Georgia is 40% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Georgia | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 68 Lari (C$35) | C$68 | - 48% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 21 Lari (C$11) | C$31 | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 52 Lari (C$27) | C$217 | - 88% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 130 Lari (C$66) | C$129 | - 49% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 Lari (C$10) | C$15 | - 31% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 Lari (C$4.78) | C$5.88 | - 19% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Lari (C$3.35) | C$8 | - 59% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,493 Lari (C$1,275) | C$808 | + 58% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.35 Lari (C$0.18) | C$0.44 | - 59% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 123 Lari (C$63) | C$67 | - 6% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7 Lari (C$3.58) | C$18 | - 80% | |
TOTAL | - 42% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 5,051 prices entered by 788 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Georgia is 42% cheaper than in Canada
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