Cost of living in Georgia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Georgia is 33% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 Lari (46元) | 42元 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 14 Lari (32元) | 34元 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.66 Lari (13元) | 15元 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.58 Lari (8元) | 15元 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5.01 Lari (11元) | 13元 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.20 Lari (7元) | 8元 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 Lari (16元) | 47元 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.59 Lari (5.94元) | 14元 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.65 Lari (3.78元) | 5.82元 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.75 Lari (6元) | 5.43元 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20 Lari (46元) | 103元 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.90 Lari (7元) | 8元 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.16 Lari (2.66元) | 14元 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Georgia is 39% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,925 Lari (4,416元) | 8,580元 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,188 Lari (2,726元) | 4,449元 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 162 Lari (371元) | 386元 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 875 Lari (2,008元) | 5,174元 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 775 Lari (1,778元) | 3,034元 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 127 Lari (291元) | 280元 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 Lari (69元) | 87元 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 897 Lari (2,058元) | 2,283元 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 478 Lari (1,097元) | 525元 | + 109% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 Lari (74元) | 38元 | + 94% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 Lari (26元) | 50元 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Georgia is about the same as in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 143 Lari (329元) | 443元 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 104 Lari (239元) | 233元 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 253 Lari (581元) | 593元 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 335 Lari (768元) | 532元 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Georgia is 29% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 44,805 Lari (102,803元) | 131,184元 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.51 Lari (5.77元) | 7元 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 32 Lari (73元) | 151元 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Georgia is 35% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 Lari (42元) | 32元 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27 Lari (63元) | 34元 | + 86% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 68 Lari (156元) | 357元 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14 Lari (32元) | 40元 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9 Lari (21元) | 50元 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 Lari (20元) | 33元 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.79 Lari (6元) | 8元 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.75 Lari (11元) | 11元 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 14 Lari (33元) | 74元 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Georgia is 32% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 49 Lari (112元) | 179元 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 27 Lari (61元) | 96元 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 186 Lari (428元) | 1,203元 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 118 Lari (271元) | 359元 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18 Lari (41元) | 67元 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 Lari (15元) | 32元 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Lari (16元) | 28元 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 859 Lari (1,970元) | 3,283元 | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.21 Lari (0.48元) | 0.28元 | + 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 112 Lari (256元) | 312元 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6 Lari (14元) | 20元 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
2.294
CNY
/
GEL
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,585 prices entered by 318 different people.
Cost of living in Georgia is 32% cheaper than in China
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