Cost of living in Georgia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Georgia is 19% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Georgia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 37 Lari (102元) | 46元 | + 124% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 Lari (69元) | 40元 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Lari (28元) | 16元 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.02 Lari (14元) | 18元 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 Lari (19元) | 19元 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.88 Lari (13元) | 11元 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 Lari (48元) | 62元 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.53 Lari (10元) | 15元 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.56 Lari (7元) | 6元 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.08 Lari (11元) | 7元 | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20 Lari (54元) | 116元 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.63 Lari (13元) | 9元 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.57 Lari (4.30元) | 16元 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Georgia is 25% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Georgia | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,150 Lari (8,609元) | 15,641元 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,834 Lari (5,013元) | 9,134元 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 262 Lari (715元) | 405元 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,099 Lari (5,737元) | 7,815元 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,268 Lari (3,464元) | 4,294元 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 290 Lari (793元) | 249元 | + 218% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 31 Lari (84元) | 114元 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,176 Lari (3,213元) | 1,086元 | + 196% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 336 Lari (919元) | 589元 | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28 Lari (76元) | 39元 | + 97% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 26 Lari (72元) | 51元 | + 42% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Georgia is 49% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Georgia | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 301 Lari (822元) | 524元 | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150 Lari (409元) | 247元 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 302 Lari (825元) | 629元 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300 Lari (820元) | 843元 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Georgia is 15% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Georgia | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 70,100 Lari (191,578元) | 161,247元 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.04 Lari (8元) | 9元 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 42 Lari (114元) | 204元 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Georgia is 35% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Georgia | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 Lari (70元) | 39元 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 32 Lari (87元) | 27元 | + 225% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 122 Lari (334元) | 391元 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 34 Lari (93元) | 53元 | + 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 Lari (44元) | 33元 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 Lari (36元) | 34元 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 Lari (17元) | 13元 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6 Lari (18元) | 15元 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 31 Lari (83元) | 74元 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Georgia is 14% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Georgia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 80 Lari (217元) | 265元 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30 Lari (83元) | 110元 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 52 Lari (143元) | 1,294元 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 172 Lari (471元) | 348元 | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 Lari (54元) | 79元 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 Lari (26元) | 29元 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Lari (19元) | 18元 | + 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,056 Lari (8,351元) | 3,321元 | + 151% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.22 Lari (0.60元) | 0.20元 | + 199% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 132 Lari (362元) | 410元 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7 Lari (20元) | 24元 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,797 prices entered by 194 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Georgia is about the same as in China
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