Cost of living in Georgia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Georgia is 22% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Georgia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 42 Lari (109元) | 42元 | + 159% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 Lari (53元) | 37元 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Lari (27元) | 15元 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.30 Lari (14元) | 14元 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6 Lari (16元) | 16元 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.49 Lari (14元) | 11元 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 Lari (38元) | 50元 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.30 Lari (11元) | 16元 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.64 Lari (4.31元) | 7元 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.62 Lari (9元) | 7元 | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 Lari (79元) | 94元 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.21 Lari (11元) | 9元 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.24 Lari (3.24元) | 13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 | 2,810 Lari (7,363元) | 13,997元 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,043 Lari (5,351元) | 6,833元 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200 Lari (524元) | 450元 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,000 Lari (5,240元) | 6,875元 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,087 Lari (2,849元) | 3,656元 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 150 Lari (393元) | 296元 | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 23 Lari (60元) | 100元 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 500 Lari (1,310元) | 1,460元 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 500 Lari (1,310元) | 553元 | + 137% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 Lari (115元) | 43元 | + 168% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 38 Lari (100元) | 55元 | + 81% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Georgia is 20% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Georgia | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 231 Lari (605元) | 418元 | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 125 Lari (327元) | 296元 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 250 Lari (655元) | 570元 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 250 Lari (655元) | 705元 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Georgia is 48% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Georgia | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,495 Lari (27,497元) | 148,726元 | - 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.32 Lari (9元) | 8元 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 35 Lari (90元) | 233元 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Georgia is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Georgia | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 Lari (26元) | 51元 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 32 Lari (84元) | 84元 | - 0% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 80 Lari (210元) | 114元 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17 Lari (44元) | 67元 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9 Lari (23元) | 57元 | - 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19 Lari (50元) | 25元 | + 100% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 Lari (17元) | 7元 | + 149% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 Lari (26元) | 13元 | + 109% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 31 Lari (81元) | 85元 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Georgia is 7% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Georgia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100 Lari (262元) | 178元 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 32 Lari (84元) | 109元 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200 Lari (524元) | 703元 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 300 Lari (786元) | 320元 | + 146% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 27 Lari (70元) | 81元 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8 Lari (21元) | 28元 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6.00 Lari (16元) | 15元 | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 300 Lari (786元) | 3,924元 | - 80% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.34元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 107 Lari (281元) | 414元 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7 Lari (19元) | 26元 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 902 prices entered by 146 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2025.
Exchange rate:
2.620
CNY
/
GEL
Cost of living in Georgia is 15% cheaper than in China
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