Cost of living in Georgia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Georgia is 51% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Georgia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 36 Lari (₨915) | ₨337 | + 172% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 Lari (₨633) | ₨298 | + 113% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 Lari (₨200) | ₨163 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.13 Lari (₨106) | ₨54 | + 98% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5.67 Lari (₨146) | ₨84 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.98 Lari (₨128) | ₨40 | + 222% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 Lari (₨284) | ₨210 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.04 Lari (₨104) | ₨152 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.89 Lari (₨49) | ₨29 | + 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.75 Lari (₨96) | ₨148 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 22 Lari (₨570) | ₨766 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.42 Lari (₨88) | ₨87 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.51 Lari (₨39) | ₨35 | + 10% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in Georgia is 55% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Georgia | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,072 Lari (₨53,269) | ₨30,628 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,605 Lari (₨41,262) | ₨20,039 | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 202 Lari (₨5,199) | ₨4,413 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,541 Lari (₨39,598) | ₨22,933 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,067 Lari (₨27,423) | ₨14,192 | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 119 Lari (₨3,066) | ₨3,664 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 34 Lari (₨881) | ₨511 | + 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,096 Lari (₨28,180) | ₨29,285 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 573 Lari (₨14,731) | ₨12,378 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25 Lari (₨640) | ₨416 | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10 Lari (₨250) | ₨319 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | + 92% | |||
| Clothes in Georgia is 92% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Georgia | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 315 Lari (₨8,086) | ₨2,328 | + 247% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 140 Lari (₨3,597) | ₨2,564 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 310 Lari (₨7,964) | ₨3,571 | + 123% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300 Lari (₨7,711) | ₨3,002 | + 157% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Georgia is about the same as in India | ||||
| Georgia | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 53,615 Lari (₨1,378,154) | ₨986,196 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.45 Lari (₨89) | ₨108 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 49 Lari (₨1,257) | ₨1,424 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Georgia is 42% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Georgia | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 22 Lari (₨562) | ₨140 | + 302% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20 Lari (₨514) | ₨303 | + 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 67 Lari (₨1,732) | ₨1,443 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 Lari (₨514) | ₨402 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8 Lari (₨210) | ₨190 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8 Lari (₨206) | ₨248 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 Lari (₨172) | ₨152 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 Lari (₨197) | ₨72 | + 175% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 42 Lari (₨1,091) | ₨374 | + 192% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Georgia is 23% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Georgia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70 Lari (₨1,797) | ₨1,405 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 Lari (₨1,030) | ₨592 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 65 Lari (₨1,667) | ₨1,517 | + 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 152 Lari (₨3,905) | ₨2,140 | + 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24 Lari (₨630) | ₨607 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 Lari (₨300) | ₨229 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 Lari (₨203) | ₨173 | + 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,000 Lari (₨51,409) | ₨46,652 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.29 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 79 Lari (₨2,028) | ₨1,540 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 8 Lari (₨198) | ₨247 | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 5,730 prices entered by 1,013 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Georgia is 35% more expensive than in India
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