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Cost of living in Georgia compared to China
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| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Georgia is 32% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 17 Lari (43元) | 49元 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 13 Lari (32元) | 34元 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.52 Lari (14元) | 14元 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.60 Lari (9元) | 15元 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4.77 Lari (12元) | 15元 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.96 Lari (7元) | 8元 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 Lari (18元) | 60元 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.36 Lari (5.88元) | 13元 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.34 Lari (3.34元) | 6元 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.48 Lari (6元) | 5.60元 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18 Lari (45元) | 111元 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.72 Lari (7元) | 7元 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.13 Lari (2.80元) | 11元 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Georgia is 48% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,351 Lari (3,361元) | 8,897元 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 962 Lari (2,394元) | 4,349元 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 146 Lari (364元) | 428元 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 991 Lari (2,464元) | 5,203元 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 665 Lari (1,655元) | 3,294元 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 91 Lari (226元) | 264元 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 26 Lari (64元) | 90元 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,288 Lari (3,204元) | 2,101元 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 355 Lari (883元) | 714元 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31 Lari (77元) | 36元 | + 115% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7 Lari (18元) | 54元 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Georgia is 8% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 197 Lari (490元) | 522元 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 120 Lari (299元) | 276元 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 321 Lari (800元) | 628元 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 313 Lari (779元) | 658元 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Georgia is 38% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,000 Lari (49,754元) | 141,996元 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.52 Lari (6元) | 7元 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 41 Lari (102元) | 152元 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Georgia is 26% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 Lari (43元) | 29元 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27 Lari (68元) | 36元 | + 91% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 52 Lari (129元) | 281元 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 14 Lari (35元) | 46元 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9 Lari (22元) | 39元 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10 Lari (24元) | 36元 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.95 Lari (7元) | 10元 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.52 Lari (14元) | 14元 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 14 Lari (35元) | 56元 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Georgia is 22% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 49 Lari (121元) | 164元 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 27 Lari (67元) | 90元 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 131 Lari (325元) | 966元 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 105 Lari (261元) | 393元 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 12 Lari (30元) | 60元 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.71 Lari (14元) | 34元 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Lari (17元) | 31元 | - 47% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,119 Lari (5,270元) | 3,300元 | + 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.26 Lari (0.65元) | 1.02元 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 109 Lari (270元) | 321元 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 4.72 Lari (12元) | 21元 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
2.488
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Cost of living in Georgia is 33% cheaper than in China
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