Cost of living in Georgia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Georgia is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Georgia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 36 Lari (80元) | 43元 | + 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 Lari (55元) | 37元 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 Lari (18元) | 17元 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.13 Lari (9元) | 14元 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5.67 Lari (13元) | 16元 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.98 Lari (11元) | 9元 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 Lari (25元) | 48元 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.04 Lari (9元) | 13元 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.89 Lari (4.25元) | 6元 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.75 Lari (8元) | 7元 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 22 Lari (50元) | 97元 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.42 Lari (8元) | 9元 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.51 Lari (3.39元) | 13元 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Georgia is 53% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Georgia | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,072 Lari (4,658元) | 13,898元 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,605 Lari (3,608元) | 8,379元 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 202 Lari (455元) | 462元 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,541 Lari (3,463元) | 6,525元 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,067 Lari (2,398元) | 4,376元 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 119 Lari (268元) | 516元 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 34 Lari (77元) | 140元 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,096 Lari (2,464元) | 1,829元 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 573 Lari (1,288元) | 546元 | + 136% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25 Lari (56元) | 50元 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10 Lari (22元) | 66元 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Georgia is 12% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Georgia | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 315 Lari (707元) | 511元 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 140 Lari (315元) | 288元 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 310 Lari (696元) | 654元 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300 Lari (674元) | 844元 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Georgia is 28% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Georgia | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 53,615 Lari (120,513元) | 148,501元 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.45 Lari (8元) | 8元 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 49 Lari (110元) | 206元 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Georgia is 19% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Georgia | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 22 Lari (49元) | 28元 | + 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20 Lari (45元) | 27元 | + 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 67 Lari (151元) | 386元 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 Lari (45元) | 30元 | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8 Lari (18元) | 19元 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8 Lari (18元) | 44元 | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 Lari (15元) | 21元 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 Lari (17元) | 16元 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 42 Lari (95元) | 82元 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Georgia is 19% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Georgia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70 Lari (157元) | 260元 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 Lari (90元) | 122元 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 65 Lari (146元) | 417元 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 152 Lari (342元) | 319元 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24 Lari (55元) | 90元 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 Lari (26元) | 31元 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 Lari (18元) | 19元 | - 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,000 Lari (4,495元) | 2,968元 | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.24元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 79 Lari (177元) | 410元 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 8 Lari (17元) | 38元 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,396 prices entered by 152 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2022.
Exchange rate:
2.248
CNY
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Cost of living in Georgia is 29% cheaper than in China
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