Cost of living in Georgia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Georgia is 7% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 Lari (₨442) | ₨370 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 14 Lari (₨310) | ₨294 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.66 Lari (₨125) | ₨143 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.46 Lari (₨76) | ₨52 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.74 Lari (₨83) | ₨73 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.02 Lari (₨89) | ₨36 | + 145% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 Lari (₨253) | ₨227 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.50 Lari (₨33) | ₨140 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.90 Lari (₨42) | ₨31 | + 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.75 Lari (₨61) | ₨132 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 Lari (₨707) | ₨773 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.76 Lari (₨83) | ₨85 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.88 Lari (₨19) | ₨36 | - 46% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Georgia is 38% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,500 Lari (₨55,217) | ₨33,366 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,250 Lari (₨27,609) | ₨19,918 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150 Lari (₨3,313) | ₨4,363 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,500 Lari (₨33,130) | ₨19,026 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 987 Lari (₨21,803) | ₨12,499 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100 Lari (₨2,209) | ₨3,334 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 32 Lari (₨697) | ₨676 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 897 Lari (₨19,810) | ₨29,555 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 400 Lari (₨8,835) | ₨10,444 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 Lari (₨717) | ₨411 | + 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 Lari (₨442) | ₨211 | + 109% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Georgia is 14% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 143 Lari (₨3,167) | ₨2,314 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 104 Lari (₨2,296) | ₨2,579 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 253 Lari (₨5,596) | ₨3,601 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 335 Lari (₨7,393) | ₨2,719 | + 172% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Georgia is 20% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 44,805 Lari (₨989,612) | ₨918,724 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.71 Lari (₨60) | ₨80 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 28 Lari (₨626) | ₨1,164 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Georgia is 30% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 Lari (₨402) | ₨100 | + 300% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27 Lari (₨607) | ₨212 | + 186% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 68 Lari (₨1,506) | ₨624 | + 141% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14 Lari (₨307) | ₨316 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9 Lari (₨200) | ₨161 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 Lari (₨195) | ₨254 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.79 Lari (₨62) | ₨140 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.75 Lari (₨105) | ₨68 | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 19 Lari (₨424) | ₨239 | + 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Georgia is 15% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40 Lari (₨883) | ₨1,175 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 27 Lari (₨589) | ₨473 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,631 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 100 Lari (₨2,209) | ₨1,624 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 Lari (₨474) | ₨568 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 Lari (₨147) | ₨193 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.00 Lari (₨88) | ₨191 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 859 Lari (₨18,965) | ₨36,202 | - 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.21 Lari (₨4.66) | ₨5.27 | - 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100 Lari (₨2,209) | ₨1,577 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7 Lari (₨144) | ₨271 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,081 prices entered by 2,103 different people.
Cost of living in Georgia is about the same as in India
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