Cost of living in Georgia compared to China
Currency:
Food | + 35% | |||
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Food in Georgia is 35% more expensive than in China | ||||
Georgia | China | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35 Lari (95元) | 37元 | + 159% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24 Lari (66元) | 39元 | + 70% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 Lari (24元) | 13元 | + 90% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.27 Lari (14元) | 14元 | + 2% | |
12 eggs, large | 7 Lari (19元) | 15元 | + 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.63 Lari (15元) | 10元 | + 55% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 Lari (34元) | 55元 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.74 Lari (10元) | 15元 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.03 Lari (5.52元) | 7元 | - 15% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.00 Lari (11元) | 6元 | + 67% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23 Lari (62元) | 87元 | - 29% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 4.31 Lari (12元) | 8元 | + 41% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.73 Lari (4.68元) | 11元 | - 56% | |
Housing | - 7% | |||
Housing in Georgia is 7% cheaper than in China | ||||
Georgia | China | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,921 Lari (10,632元) | 13,566元 | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,344 Lari (6,356元) | 7,567元 | - 16% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 204 Lari (554元) | 499元 | + 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,479 Lari (6,721元) | 6,485元 | + 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,484 Lari (4,024元) | 4,297元 | - 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 148 Lari (403元) | 321元 | + 25% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 32 Lari (87元) | 94元 | - 7% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,080 Lari (2,928元) | 1,393元 | + 110% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 336 Lari (910元) | 485元 | + 87% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33 Lari (88元) | 40元 | + 121% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19 Lari (51元) | 46元 | + 12% | |
Clothes | + 46% | |||
Clothes in Georgia is 46% more expensive than in China | ||||
Georgia | China | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 247 Lari (668元) | 452元 | + 48% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 147 Lari (397元) | 258元 | + 54% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 358 Lari (972元) | 612元 | + 59% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300 Lari (813元) | 779元 | + 4% | |
Transportation | - 26% | |||
Transportation in Georgia is 26% cheaper than in China | ||||
Georgia | China | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 70,000 Lari (189,812元) | 166,194元 | + 14% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.94 Lari (8元) | 8元 | - 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 42 Lari (113元) | 252元 | - 55% | |
Personal Care | + 5% | |||
Personal Care in Georgia is 5% more expensive than in China | ||||
Georgia | China | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 Lari (69元) | 43元 | + 61% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 32 Lari (87元) | 40元 | + 115% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 86 Lari (234元) | 212元 | + 10% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17 Lari (45元) | 46元 | - 2% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 Lari (31元) | 49元 | - 36% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 Lari (32元) | 41元 | - 22% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 Lari (18元) | 12元 | + 52% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 9 Lari (23元) | 15元 | + 53% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 33 Lari (91元) | 94元 | - 4% | |
Entertainment | + 10% | |||
Entertainment in Georgia is 10% more expensive than in China | ||||
Georgia | China | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 68 Lari (186元) | 251元 | - 26% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 21 Lari (58元) | 107元 | - 46% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 52 Lari (142元) | 895元 | - 84% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 130 Lari (352元) | 293元 | + 20% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 Lari (54元) | 77元 | - 29% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 Lari (25元) | 29元 | - 11% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Lari (18元) | 16元 | + 8% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,493 Lari (6,759元) | 3,577元 | + 89% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.35 Lari (0.95元) | 0.40元 | + 136% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 123 Lari (334元) | 356元 | - 6% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7 Lari (19元) | 25元 | - 24% | |
TOTAL | + 0% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,015 prices entered by 200 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 12, 2024.
Exchange rate:
2.712
CNY
/
GEL
Cost of living in Georgia is about the same as in China
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