- Cost of Living
- Georgia
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Georgia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Georgia is 34% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Lari (39元) | 53元 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 13 Lari (33元) | 34元 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.96 Lari (15元) | 15元 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.74 Lari (10元) | 15元 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4.05 Lari (10元) | 16元 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.99 Lari (8元) | 8元 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 Lari (18元) | 61元 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.58 Lari (7元) | 13元 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.29 Lari (3.34元) | 7元 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.38 Lari (6元) | 5.78元 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19 Lari (49元) | 111元 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.82 Lari (7元) | 8元 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.34 Lari (3.46元) | 12元 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Georgia is 46% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,323 Lari (3,430元) | 9,859元 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 958 Lari (2,483元) | 4,468元 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 159 Lari (413元) | 446元 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,066 Lari (2,765元) | 5,638元 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 651 Lari (1,687元) | 3,578元 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 93 Lari (241元) | 325元 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 23 Lari (58元) | 86元 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,449 Lari (3,756元) | 2,229元 | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 650 Lari (1,685元) | 670元 | + 151% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15 Lari (39元) | 40元 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9 Lari (24元) | 38元 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Georgia is 27% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 193 Lari (499元) | 558元 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 148 Lari (384元) | 270元 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 327 Lari (847元) | 607元 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 327 Lari (847元) | 685元 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Georgia is 18% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 31,755 Lari (82,328元) | 143,984元 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.37 Lari (6元) | 7元 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 59 Lari (154元) | 152元 | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Georgia is 31% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 22 Lari (57元) | 27元 | + 111% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23 Lari (59元) | 34元 | + 75% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 52 Lari (135元) | 456元 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 15 Lari (39元) | 28元 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9 Lari (23元) | 37元 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10 Lari (25元) | 37元 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.20 Lari (5.71元) | 10元 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 Lari (17元) | 14元 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15 Lari (38元) | 63元 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Georgia is 25% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 47 Lari (121元) | 155元 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 27 Lari (69元) | 87元 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 117 Lari (304元) | 749元 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 103 Lari (268元) | 368元 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13 Lari (34元) | 60元 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.46 Lari (14元) | 33元 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.72 Lari (15元) | 34元 | - 56% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,502 Lari (3,895元) | 3,274元 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.26 Lari (0.68元) | 1.00元 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 103 Lari (266元) | 300元 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 4.44 Lari (12元) | 20元 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.593
CNY
/
GEL
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Cost of living in Georgia is 29% cheaper than in China
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