- Cost of Living
- Georgia
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Georgia compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Georgia is 57% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 17 Lari (C$8) | C$17 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 11 Lari (C$5.70) | C$10 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6 Lari (C$3.07) | C$7 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.02 Lari (C$1.52) | C$2.48 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4.49 Lari (C$2.26) | C$3.95 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.92 Lari (C$0.97) | C$3.92 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5.66 Lari (C$2.85) | C$10 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.96 Lari (C$0.99) | C$3.65 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.25 Lari (C$0.63) | C$2.37 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.46 Lari (C$1.24) | C$3.27 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17 Lari (C$8) | C$18 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.72 Lari (C$1.37) | C$2.33 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.86 Lari (C$0.43) | C$2.29 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Georgia is 66% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,264 Lari (C$637) | C$2,047 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 853 Lari (C$430) | C$1,627 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 243 Lari (C$122) | C$157 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 906 Lari (C$456) | C$1,512 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 599 Lari (C$302) | C$1,108 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 132 Lari (C$66) | C$115 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 27 Lari (C$14) | C$55 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 800 Lari (C$403) | C$460 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 524 Lari (C$264) | C$167 | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 14 Lari (C$7) | C$11 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9 Lari (C$4.29) | C$22 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Georgia is 2% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 153 Lari (C$77) | C$69 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 105 Lari (C$53) | C$53 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 248 Lari (C$125) | C$112 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 246 Lari (C$124) | C$141 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Georgia is 65% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 31,755 Lari (C$15,994) | C$24,033 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.14 Lari (C$1.08) | C$1.16 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 36 Lari (C$18) | C$115 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Georgia is 47% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 14 Lari (C$7) | C$10 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 Lari (C$15) | C$21 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 41 Lari (C$21) | C$78 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 12 Lari (C$6) | C$8 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8 Lari (C$3.91) | C$4.91 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8 Lari (C$4.27) | C$5.20 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.90 Lari (C$1.46) | C$3.10 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.65 Lari (C$1.84) | C$2.61 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 9 Lari (C$4.64) | C$24 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Georgia is 39% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40 Lari (C$20) | C$52 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 23 Lari (C$12) | C$27 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30 Lari (C$15) | C$147 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 65 Lari (C$33) | C$91 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 Lari (C$7) | C$11 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.69 Lari (C$2.36) | C$4.68 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.94 Lari (C$1.99) | C$7 | - 70% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 3,151 Lari (C$1,587) | C$533 | + 198% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.15 Lari (C$0.08) | C$0.36 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 127 Lari (C$64) | C$58 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3.84 Lari (C$1.94) | C$13 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Georgia is 57% cheaper than in Canada
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