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| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Georgia is 56% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 Lari (C$9) | C$17 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 14 Lari (C$6) | C$11 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.66 Lari (C$2.57) | C$7 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.58 Lari (C$1.62) | C$2.38 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5.01 Lari (C$2.27) | C$3.94 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.20 Lari (C$1.45) | C$4.07 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 Lari (C$3.19) | C$10 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.59 Lari (C$1.17) | C$3.77 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.65 Lari (C$0.75) | C$2.47 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.75 Lari (C$1.25) | C$3.42 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20 Lari (C$9) | C$18 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.90 Lari (C$1.32) | C$2.32 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.16 Lari (C$0.53) | C$2.07 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Georgia is 63% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,925 Lari (C$872) | C$2,181 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,188 Lari (C$538) | C$1,606 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 162 Lari (C$73) | C$165 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,168 Lari (C$529) | C$1,632 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 775 Lari (C$351) | C$1,127 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 127 Lari (C$58) | C$105 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 30 Lari (C$14) | C$54 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 897 Lari (C$406) | C$429 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 478 Lari (C$217) | C$158 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 Lari (C$15) | C$11 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 Lari (C$5.18) | C$23 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Georgia is 8% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 143 Lari (C$65) | C$68 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 104 Lari (C$47) | C$55 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 253 Lari (C$115) | C$113 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 335 Lari (C$152) | C$140 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Georgia is 64% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 44,805 Lari (C$20,305) | C$24,861 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.51 Lari (C$1.14) | C$1.23 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 32 Lari (C$15) | C$110 | - 87% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Georgia is 43% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 Lari (C$8) | C$11 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27 Lari (C$12) | C$23 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 68 Lari (C$31) | C$87 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 14 Lari (C$6) | C$8 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9 Lari (C$4.10) | C$5.12 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 Lari (C$4.00) | C$5.12 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.79 Lari (C$1.26) | C$2.79 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.75 Lari (C$2.15) | C$2.44 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 14 Lari (C$6) | C$24 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Georgia is 49% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 49 Lari (C$22) | C$53 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 27 Lari (C$12) | C$27 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 186 Lari (C$85) | C$165 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 118 Lari (C$54) | C$101 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18 Lari (C$8) | C$11 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 Lari (C$3.02) | C$4.82 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Lari (C$3.15) | C$7 | - 56% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,415 Lari (C$641) | C$563 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.21 Lari (C$0.10) | C$0.45 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 112 Lari (C$51) | C$57 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5.29 Lari (C$2.40) | C$14 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 12, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Georgia is 56% cheaper than in Canada
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