- Cost of Living
- Georgia
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Georgia compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Georgia is 56% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16 Lari (C$8) | C$18 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 12 Lari (C$6) | C$10 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.96 Lari (C$3.04) | C$7 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.41 Lari (C$1.73) | C$2.46 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4.24 Lari (C$2.16) | C$4.13 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.67 Lari (C$1.36) | C$3.94 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 Lari (C$3.60) | C$10 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.69 Lari (C$1.37) | C$3.68 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.41 Lari (C$0.72) | C$2.32 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.47 Lari (C$1.26) | C$3.51 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20 Lari (C$10) | C$18 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.81 Lari (C$1.43) | C$2.40 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.14 Lari (C$0.58) | C$2.33 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Georgia is 65% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,384 Lari (C$704) | C$2,114 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,023 Lari (C$521) | C$1,650 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 216 Lari (C$110) | C$156 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,034 Lari (C$526) | C$1,627 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 600 Lari (C$305) | C$1,164 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 121 Lari (C$62) | C$102 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 25 Lari (C$13) | C$53 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,075 Lari (C$547) | C$484 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 560 Lari (C$285) | C$159 | + 79% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15 Lari (C$8) | C$11 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9 Lari (C$4.34) | C$23 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Georgia is 24% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 170 Lari (C$87) | C$71 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 142 Lari (C$72) | C$57 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 305 Lari (C$155) | C$114 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 257 Lari (C$131) | C$138 | - 5% | |
| 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$16,163) | C$22,894 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.28 Lari (C$1.16) | C$1.28 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 57 Lari (C$29) | C$112 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Georgia is 47% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16 Lari (C$8) | C$10 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23 Lari (C$12) | C$21 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 55 Lari (C$28) | C$96 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 12 Lari (C$6) | C$8 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8 Lari (C$4.14) | C$4.95 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 Lari (C$4.56) | C$5.59 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.28 Lari (C$1.16) | C$2.95 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.32 Lari (C$2.71) | C$2.80 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 14 Lari (C$7) | C$25 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Georgia is 45% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 46 Lari (C$23) | C$54 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 26 Lari (C$13) | C$28 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 131 Lari (C$66) | C$150 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 100 Lari (C$51) | C$96 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 Lari (C$5.82) | C$12 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.00 Lari (C$2.55) | C$4.95 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.98 Lari (C$2.53) | C$7 | - 64% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,502 Lari (C$765) | C$591 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.32 Lari (C$0.16) | C$0.43 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 116 Lari (C$59) | C$62 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 4.38 Lari (C$2.23) | C$14 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.509
CAD
/
GEL
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Cost of living in Georgia is 54% cheaper than in Canada
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