Cost of living in Georgia compared to Fiji
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Food | - 11% | |||
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Food in Georgia is 11% cheaper than in Fiji | ||||
Georgia | Fiji | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35 Lari (29 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 65% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24 Lari (21 FJ$) | 15 FJ$ | + 39% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 Lari (8 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | - 0% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.27 Lari (4.45 FJ$) | 2.41 FJ$ | + 85% | |
12 eggs, large | 7 Lari (5.99 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.63 Lari (4.76 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 72% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 Lari (11 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.74 Lari (3.15 FJ$) | 4.13 FJ$ | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.03 Lari (1.72 FJ$) | 2.54 FJ$ | - 32% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.00 Lari (3.38 FJ$) | 3.71 FJ$ | - 9% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23 Lari (19 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | + 16% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 4.31 Lari (3.64 FJ$) | 4.45 FJ$ | - 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.73 Lari (1.46 FJ$) | 1.81 FJ$ | - 19% | |
Housing | + 33% | |||
Housing in Georgia is 33% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
Georgia | Fiji | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,921 Lari (3,311 FJ$) | 1,684 FJ$ | + 97% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,344 Lari (1,979 FJ$) | 1,000 FJ$ | + 98% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 204 Lari (173 FJ$) | 301 FJ$ | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,479 Lari (2,093 FJ$) | 1,019 FJ$ | + 105% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,484 Lari (1,253 FJ$) | 1,116 FJ$ | + 12% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 148 Lari (125 FJ$) | 248 FJ$ | - 49% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 32 Lari (27 FJ$) | 65 FJ$ | - 58% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,080 Lari (912 FJ$) | 1,445 FJ$ | - 37% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 336 Lari (283 FJ$) | 467 FJ$ | - 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33 Lari (27 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | + 116% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19 Lari (16 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 155% | |
Clothes | + 277% | |||
Clothes in Georgia is 277% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
Georgia | Fiji | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 247 Lari (208 FJ$) | 40 FJ$ | + 420% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 147 Lari (124 FJ$) | 25 FJ$ | + 395% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 358 Lari (303 FJ$) | 120 FJ$ | + 152% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300 Lari (253 FJ$) | 150 FJ$ | + 69% | |
Transportation | - 1% | |||
Transportation in Georgia is about the same as in Fiji | ||||
Georgia | Fiji | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 70,000 Lari (59,117 FJ$) | 35,000 FJ$ | + 69% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.94 Lari (2.49 FJ$) | 3.12 FJ$ | - 20% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 42 Lari (35 FJ$) | 47 FJ$ | - 25% | |
Personal Care | + 80% | |||
Personal Care in Georgia is 80% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
Georgia | Fiji | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 Lari (22 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 114% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 32 Lari (27 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 283% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 86 Lari (73 FJ$) | 70 FJ$ | + 4% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17 Lari (14 FJ$) | 6.00 FJ$ | + 134% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 Lari (10 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 56% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 Lari (10 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 66% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 Lari (5.50 FJ$) | 3.49 FJ$ | + 58% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 9 Lari (7 FJ$) | 3.68 FJ$ | + 97% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 33 Lari (28 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 268% | |
Entertainment | + 27% | |||
Entertainment in Georgia is 27% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
Georgia | Fiji | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 68 Lari (58 FJ$) | 30 FJ$ | + 92% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 21 Lari (18 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 2% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 52 Lari (44 FJ$) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 130 Lari (110 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | + 118% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 Lari (17 FJ$) | 11 FJ$ | + 60% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 Lari (8 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 21% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Lari (5.54 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | - 8% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,493 Lari (2,105 FJ$) | 2,000 FJ$ | + 5% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.35 Lari (0.30 FJ$) | 0.19 FJ$ | + 57% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 123 Lari (104 FJ$) | 100 FJ$ | + 4% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7 Lari (5.91 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | - 41% | |
TOTAL | + 18% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 492 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 12, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Georgia is 18% more expensive than in Fiji
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