Cost of living in Georgia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Georgia is 51% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 Lari (38元) | 56元 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 14 Lari (26元) | 37元 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.00 Lari (8元) | 16元 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.63 Lari (7元) | 13元 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.98 Lari (7元) | 14元 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.52 Lari (8元) | 8元 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 Lari (19元) | 56元 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.26 Lari (4.23元) | 13元 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.22 Lari (2.28元) | 7元 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.50 Lari (2.81元) | 6元 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 14 Lari (25元) | 119元 | - 79% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.60 Lari (7元) | 9元 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.88 Lari (1.65元) | 10元 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Georgia is 51% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,769 Lari (3,319元) | 7,672元 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 922 Lari (1,730元) | 4,517元 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 239 Lari (449元) | 412元 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,200 Lari (2,251元) | 7,031元 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 879 Lari (1,649元) | 4,162元 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100 Lari (188元) | 279元 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 43 Lari (80元) | 88元 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 600 Lari (1,126元) | 2,091元 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 422 Lari (792元) | 619元 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 Lari (56元) | 43元 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 Lari (25元) | 41元 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Georgia is 14% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250 Lari (469元) | 415元 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 140 Lari (263元) | 206元 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300 Lari (563元) | 590元 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300 Lari (563元) | 663元 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Georgia is 59% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 18,000 Lari (33,768元) | 159,594元 | - 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.71 Lari (5.08元) | 6元 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 28 Lari (53元) | 176元 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Georgia is 53% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 Lari (19元) | 30元 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20 Lari (38元) | 36元 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50 Lari (94元) | 440元 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14 Lari (26元) | 35元 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9 Lari (16元) | 38元 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7 Lari (13元) | 36元 | - 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.00 Lari (5.63元) | 10元 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.00 Lari (8元) | 11元 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28 Lari (52元) | 80元 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Georgia is 32% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50 Lari (94元) | 206元 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 28 Lari (52元) | 97元 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 80 Lari (150元) | 743元 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 125 Lari (235元) | 429元 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 Lari (27元) | 67元 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 Lari (23元) | 35元 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.01 Lari (9元) | 32元 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,000 Lari (3,752元) | 3,096元 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.68元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 201 Lari (377元) | 481元 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7 Lari (13元) | 23元 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
1.876
CNY
/
GEL
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,091 prices entered by 233 different people.
Cost of living in Georgia is 46% cheaper than in China
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