Cost of living in Georgia compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Georgia is 45% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 Lari (₡ 3,945) | ₡ 5,323 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 14 Lari (₡ 2,712) | ₡ 4,089 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.66 Lari (₡ 1,117) | ₡ 1,890 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.58 Lari (₡ 706) | ₡ 846 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5.01 Lari (₡ 987) | ₡ 1,715 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.20 Lari (₡ 630) | ₡ 1,015 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 Lari (₡ 1,389) | ₡ 2,391 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.59 Lari (₡ 510) | ₡ 1,989 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.65 Lari (₡ 325) | ₡ 1,056 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.75 Lari (₡ 542) | ₡ 923 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20 Lari (₡ 3,970) | ₡ 9,276 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.90 Lari (₡ 572) | ₡ 1,411 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.16 Lari (₡ 229) | ₡ 700 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Georgia is 40% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,925 Lari (₡ 379,325) | ₡ 673,108 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,188 Lari (₡ 234,136) | ₡ 352,894 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 162 Lari (₡ 31,849) | ₡ 40,201 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,168 Lari (₡ 230,119) | ₡ 433,997 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 775 Lari (₡ 152,699) | ₡ 234,433 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 127 Lari (₡ 25,032) | ₡ 31,261 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 Lari (₡ 5,929) | ₡ 18,027 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 897 Lari (₡ 176,782) | ₡ 244,110 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 478 Lari (₡ 94,224) | ₡ 80,546 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 Lari (₡ 6,398) | ₡ 4,245 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 Lari (₡ 2,255) | ₡ 2,499 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Georgia is 13% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 143 Lari (₡ 28,261) | ₡ 37,789 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 104 Lari (₡ 20,491) | ₡ 24,032 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 253 Lari (₡ 49,942) | ₡ 58,590 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 335 Lari (₡ 65,970) | ₡ 50,262 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Georgia is 50% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 44,805 Lari (₡ 8,831,148) | ₡ 13,923,300 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.51 Lari (₡ 496) | ₡ 658 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 31 Lari (₡ 6,074) | ₡ 23,981 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Georgia is 50% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 Lari (₡ 3,585) | ₡ 3,230 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27 Lari (₡ 5,414) | ₡ 11,130 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 68 Lari (₡ 13,435) | ₡ 36,531 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14 Lari (₡ 2,742) | ₡ 3,349 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9 Lari (₡ 1,781) | ₡ 3,271 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 Lari (₡ 1,739) | ₡ 3,821 | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.79 Lari (₡ 550) | ₡ 1,721 | - 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.75 Lari (₡ 936) | ₡ 1,773 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 14 Lari (₡ 2,807) | ₡ 6,624 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Georgia is 26% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 49 Lari (₡ 9,656) | ₡ 15,567 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 27 Lari (₡ 5,241) | ₡ 6,479 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 186 Lari (₡ 36,756) | ₡ 25,273 | + 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 118 Lari (₡ 23,304) | ₡ 27,915 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18 Lari (₡ 3,552) | ₡ 4,123 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 Lari (₡ 1,314) | ₡ 1,971 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Lari (₡ 1,371) | ₡ 1,695 | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,415 Lari (₡ 278,894) | ₡ 324,949 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.21 Lari (₡ 42) | ₡ 50 | - 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 112 Lari (₡ 22,018) | ₡ 39,581 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5.96 Lari (₡ 1,176) | ₡ 2,215 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 15, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Georgia is 41% cheaper than in Costa Rica
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