Cost of living in Georgia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 91% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Georgia is 91% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Georgia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 41 Lari (₨1,283) | ₨374 | + 243% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24 Lari (₨774) | ₨336 | + 130% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 Lari (₨297) | ₨165 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.16 Lari (₨163) | ₨58 | + 182% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 Lari (₨225) | ₨92 | + 146% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.97 Lari (₨157) | ₨39 | + 307% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 Lari (₨446) | ₨241 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.29 Lari (₨104) | ₨155 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.34 Lari (₨74) | ₨31 | + 140% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.54 Lari (₨112) | ₨170 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20 Lari (₨638) | ₨779 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.41 Lari (₨139) | ₨91 | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.61 Lari (₨51) | ₨37 | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 107% | |||
| Housing in Georgia is 107% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Georgia | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,438 Lari (₨108,815) | ₨40,384 | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,015 Lari (₨63,788) | ₨24,853 | + 157% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 265 Lari (₨8,384) | ₨5,760 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,056 Lari (₨65,075) | ₨25,064 | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,223 Lari (₨38,710) | ₨15,060 | + 157% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 159 Lari (₨5,024) | ₨6,534 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28 Lari (₨890) | ₨659 | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,133 Lari (₨35,867) | ₨31,167 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 315 Lari (₨9,957) | ₨12,189 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28 Lari (₨880) | ₨543 | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 18 Lari (₨577) | ₨426 | + 35% | |
| Clothes | + 63% | |||
| Clothes in Georgia is 63% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Georgia | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 167 Lari (₨5,287) | ₨2,468 | + 114% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 119 Lari (₨3,758) | ₨2,797 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 246 Lari (₨7,787) | ₨4,303 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300 Lari (₨9,495) | ₨3,087 | + 208% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Georgia is 31% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Georgia | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 70,100 Lari (₨2,218,755) | ₨1,248,440 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.72 Lari (₨118) | ₨104 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 42 Lari (₨1,320) | ₨1,105 | + 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 155% | |||
| Personal Care in Georgia is 155% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Georgia | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 Lari (₨806) | ₨144 | + 459% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 32 Lari (₨1,011) | ₨241 | + 319% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 129 Lari (₨4,089) | ₨878 | + 366% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 34 Lari (₨1,077) | ₨413 | + 161% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 Lari (₨510) | ₨226 | + 126% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 Lari (₨471) | ₨274 | + 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 Lari (₨204) | ₨170 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 Lari (₨227) | ₨96 | + 137% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 29 Lari (₨914) | ₨309 | + 196% | |
| Entertainment | + 81% | |||
| Entertainment in Georgia is 81% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Georgia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 65 Lari (₨2,064) | ₨1,449 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 25 Lari (₨783) | ₨607 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 52 Lari (₨1,657) | ₨1,419 | + 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 127 Lari (₨4,017) | ₨1,942 | + 107% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 Lari (₨630) | ₨733 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Lari (₨327) | ₨229 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 Lari (₨202) | ₨181 | + 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,056 Lari (₨96,717) | ₨50,214 | + 93% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.35 Lari (₨11) | ₨1.43 | + 678% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 101 Lari (₨3,213) | ₨1,578 | + 104% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7 Lari (₨232) | ₨265 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 78% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 8,426 prices entered by 1,302 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Georgia is 78% more expensive than in India
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