Cost of living in Russia compared to Georgia
Currency:
Food | - 36% | |||
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Food in Russia is 36% cheaper than in Georgia | ||||
Russia | Georgia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 553 (16 Lari) | 35 Lari | - 54% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 401 (12 Lari) | 24 Lari | - 52% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 200 (5.87 Lari) | 9 Lari | - 35% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 84 (2.45 Lari) | 5.27 Lari | - 53% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 132 (3.86 Lari) | 7 Lari | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 222 (7 Lari) | 5.63 Lari | + 16% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 455 (13 Lari) | 13 Lari | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 122 (3.58 Lari) | 3.74 Lari | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 44 (1.30 Lari) | 2.03 Lari | - 36% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 84 (2.46 Lari) | 4.00 Lari | - 39% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 706 (21 Lari) | 23 Lari | - 9% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 159 (4.64 Lari) | 4.31 Lari | + 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 41 (1.20 Lari) | 1.73 Lari | - 31% | |
Housing | - 25% | |||
Housing in Russia is 25% cheaper than in Georgia | ||||
Russia | Georgia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 101,213 (2,961 Lari) | 3,921 Lari | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 56,225 (1,645 Lari) | 2,344 Lari | - 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 7,828 (229 Lari) | 204 Lari | + 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 53,684 (1,571 Lari) | 2,479 Lari | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 27,620 (808 Lari) | 1,484 Lari | - 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,697 (137 Lari) | 148 Lari | - 7% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 549 (16 Lari) | 32 Lari | - 50% | |
40” flat screen tv | руб 23,357 (683 Lari) | 1,080 Lari | - 37% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,770 (227 Lari) | 336 Lari | - 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 637 (19 Lari) | 33 Lari | - 43% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,182 (35 Lari) | 19 Lari | + 83% | |
Clothes | - 35% | |||
Clothes in Russia is 35% cheaper than in Georgia | ||||
Russia | Georgia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 5,461 (160 Lari) | 247 Lari | - 35% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,160 (92 Lari) | 147 Lari | - 37% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 7,289 (213 Lari) | 358 Lari | - 40% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,399 (246 Lari) | 300 Lari | - 18% | |
Transportation | + 12% | |||
Transportation in Russia is 12% more expensive than in Georgia | ||||
Russia | Georgia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,513,460 (73,536 Lari) | 70,000 Lari | + 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 53 (1.56 Lari) | 2.94 Lari | - 47% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,361 (69 Lari) | 42 Lari | + 66% | |
Personal Care | - 32% | |||
Personal Care in Russia is 32% cheaper than in Georgia | ||||
Russia | Georgia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 526 (15 Lari) | 25 Lari | - 40% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 679 (20 Lari) | 32 Lari | - 38% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,296 (67 Lari) | 86 Lari | - 22% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 515 (15 Lari) | 17 Lari | - 10% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 292 (9 Lari) | 12 Lari | - 26% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 331 (10 Lari) | 12 Lari | - 18% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 128 (3.75 Lari) | 7 Lari | - 42% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 152 (4.44 Lari) | 9 Lari | - 48% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 715 (21 Lari) | 33 Lari | - 37% | |
Entertainment | - 16% | |||
Entertainment in Russia is 16% cheaper than in Georgia | ||||
Russia | Georgia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,047 (60 Lari) | 68 Lari | - 13% | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 798 (23 Lari) | 21 Lari | + 10% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 7,351 (215 Lari) | 52 Lari | + 311% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 4,162 (122 Lari) | 130 Lari | - 6% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 552 (16 Lari) | 20 Lari | - 19% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 224 (7 Lari) | 9 Lari | - 30% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 260 (8 Lari) | 7 Lari | + 16% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 69,240 (2,026 Lari) | 2,493 Lari | - 19% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 2.91 (0.09 Lari) | 0.35 Lari | - 76% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 4,892 (143 Lari) | 123 Lari | + 16% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 205 (6 Lari) | 7 Lari | - 18% | |
TOTAL | - 20% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,350 prices entered by 328 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Russia is 20% cheaper than in Georgia
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