- Cost of Living
- Georgia
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Georgia compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Georgia is 54% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16 Lari (C$9) | C$17 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 12 Lari (C$7) | C$10 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.84 Lari (C$3.14) | C$7 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.31 Lari (C$1.78) | C$2.46 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4.28 Lari (C$2.30) | C$4.11 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.83 Lari (C$1.52) | C$4.05 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6 Lari (C$3.41) | C$11 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.74 Lari (C$1.47) | C$3.72 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.44 Lari (C$0.78) | C$2.35 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.53 Lari (C$1.36) | C$3.54 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18 Lari (C$10) | C$18 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.86 Lari (C$1.54) | C$2.40 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.10 Lari (C$0.59) | C$2.32 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Georgia is 63% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,395 Lari (C$751) | C$2,123 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 988 Lari (C$532) | C$1,653 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 216 Lari (C$116) | C$163 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,034 Lari (C$556) | C$1,651 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 600 Lari (C$323) | C$1,200 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 121 Lari (C$65) | C$107 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 26 Lari (C$14) | C$53 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 837 Lari (C$451) | C$481 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 560 Lari (C$301) | C$155 | + 94% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15 Lari (C$8) | C$11 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9 Lari (C$4.59) | C$24 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Georgia is 31% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 170 Lari (C$92) | C$71 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 142 Lari (C$76) | C$57 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 305 Lari (C$164) | C$116 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 257 Lari (C$138) | C$137 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Georgia is 54% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 31,755 Lari (C$17,088) | C$22,619 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.25 Lari (C$1.21) | C$1.25 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 57 Lari (C$31) | C$111 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Georgia is 46% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16 Lari (C$9) | C$10 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23 Lari (C$12) | C$21 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 52 Lari (C$28) | C$99 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 12 Lari (C$7) | C$8 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8 Lari (C$4.38) | C$4.93 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 Lari (C$4.82) | C$5.61 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.26 Lari (C$1.21) | C$2.92 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.03 Lari (C$2.71) | C$2.87 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15 Lari (C$8) | C$25 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Georgia is 38% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 46 Lari (C$25) | C$53 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 26 Lari (C$14) | C$28 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 131 Lari (C$70) | C$156 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 88 Lari (C$47) | C$96 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13 Lari (C$7) | C$11 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.02 Lari (C$2.70) | C$4.86 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.49 Lari (C$2.42) | C$7 | - 65% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,502 Lari (C$808) | C$589 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.32 Lari (C$0.17) | C$0.34 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 131 Lari (C$70) | C$60 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 4.26 Lari (C$2.29) | C$14 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Georgia is 51% cheaper than in Canada
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