Cost of living in Georgia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Georgia is 5% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 Lari (₨509) | ₨388 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 14 Lari (₨350) | ₨280 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.66 Lari (₨144) | ₨141 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.58 Lari (₨91) | ₨52 | + 74% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5.01 Lari (₨127) | ₨72 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.20 Lari (₨81) | ₨37 | + 120% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 Lari (₨179) | ₨214 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.59 Lari (₨66) | ₨140 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.65 Lari (₨42) | ₨28 | + 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.75 Lari (₨70) | ₨127 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20 Lari (₨513) | ₨825 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.90 Lari (₨74) | ₨84 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.16 Lari (₨30) | ₨35 | - 17% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Georgia is 28% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,925 Lari (₨48,972) | ₨31,240 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,188 Lari (₨30,228) | ₨20,049 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 162 Lari (₨4,112) | ₨4,200 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,168 Lari (₨29,709) | ₨23,452 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 775 Lari (₨19,714) | ₨13,724 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 127 Lari (₨3,232) | ₨3,236 | - 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 Lari (₨765) | ₨743 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 897 Lari (₨22,823) | ₨30,584 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 478 Lari (₨12,165) | ₨10,522 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 Lari (₨826) | ₨379 | + 118% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 Lari (₨291) | ₨325 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Georgia is 28% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 143 Lari (₨3,649) | ₨2,357 | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 104 Lari (₨2,645) | ₨2,578 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 253 Lari (₨6,448) | ₨3,785 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 335 Lari (₨8,517) | ₨2,828 | + 201% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Georgia is 10% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 44,805 Lari (₨1,140,137) | ₨934,597 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.51 Lari (₨64) | ₨76 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 31 Lari (₨784) | ₨1,219 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Georgia is 35% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 Lari (₨463) | ₨106 | + 337% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27 Lari (₨699) | ₨211 | + 232% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 68 Lari (₨1,735) | ₨975 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14 Lari (₨354) | ₨248 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9 Lari (₨230) | ₨173 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 Lari (₨224) | ₨242 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.79 Lari (₨71) | ₨152 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.75 Lari (₨121) | ₨69 | + 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 14 Lari (₨362) | ₨243 | + 49% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Georgia is 18% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 49 Lari (₨1,247) | ₨1,179 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 27 Lari (₨677) | ₨467 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 186 Lari (₨4,745) | ₨1,718 | + 176% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 118 Lari (₨3,009) | ₨1,945 | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18 Lari (₨459) | ₨686 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 Lari (₨170) | ₨220 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Lari (₨177) | ₨226 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,415 Lari (₨36,006) | ₨33,881 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.21 Lari (₨5.37) | ₨3.67 | + 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 112 Lari (₨2,843) | ₨1,918 | + 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5.96 Lari (₨152) | ₨245 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Georgia is 12% more expensive than in India
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