Cost of living in Georgia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Georgia is 59% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Georgia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 36 Lari (₨1,122) | ₨405 | + 177% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 Lari (₨625) | ₨361 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 Lari (₨264) | ₨178 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.53 Lari (₨173) | ₨62 | + 177% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6 Lari (₨192) | ₨102 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.34 Lari (₨167) | ₨45 | + 271% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 Lari (₨468) | ₨254 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.98 Lari (₨124) | ₨195 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.03 Lari (₨63) | ₨41 | + 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.99 Lari (₨125) | ₨166 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25 Lari (₨792) | ₨909 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.42 Lari (₨138) | ₨93 | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.22 Lari (₨38) | ₨41 | - 8% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in Georgia is 69% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Georgia | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,810 Lari (₨87,714) | ₨47,435 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,043 Lari (₨63,750) | ₨28,288 | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200 Lari (₨6,242) | ₨5,128 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,000 Lari (₨62,423) | ₨30,304 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,087 Lari (₨33,939) | ₨17,855 | + 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 150 Lari (₨4,682) | ₨4,698 | - 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 23 Lari (₨719) | ₨737 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 500 Lari (₨15,606) | ₨25,574 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 500 Lari (₨15,606) | ₨12,652 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 Lari (₨1,370) | ₨536 | + 155% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 33 Lari (₨1,029) | ₨743 | + 39% | |
| Clothes | + 103% | |||
| Clothes in Georgia is 103% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Georgia | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 231 Lari (₨7,204) | ₨2,366 | + 204% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 125 Lari (₨3,901) | ₨2,561 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 250 Lari (₨7,803) | ₨4,197 | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 250 Lari (₨7,803) | ₨2,957 | + 164% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Georgia is 35% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Georgia | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,495 Lari (₨327,577) | ₨1,758,920 | - 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.32 Lari (₨104) | ₨103 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 35 Lari (₨1,078) | ₨1,626 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 88% | |||
| Personal Care in Georgia is 88% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Georgia | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 Lari (₨312) | ₨94 | + 232% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 32 Lari (₨997) | ₨250 | + 299% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 80 Lari (₨2,497) | ₨1,186 | + 111% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17 Lari (₨520) | ₨346 | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9 Lari (₨273) | ₨229 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19 Lari (₨596) | ₨271 | + 120% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 Lari (₨206) | ₨195 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 Lari (₨312) | ₨96 | + 225% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 31 Lari (₨968) | ₨314 | + 208% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Georgia is 59% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Georgia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100 Lari (₨3,121) | ₨1,276 | + 145% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 32 Lari (₨997) | ₨640 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200 Lari (₨6,242) | ₨1,586 | + 294% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 300 Lari (₨9,363) | ₨2,144 | + 337% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 27 Lari (₨835) | ₨709 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8 Lari (₨250) | ₨234 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6.00 Lari (₨187) | ₨200 | - 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 300 Lari (₨9,363) | ₨42,549 | - 78% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨5.78 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 107 Lari (₨3,350) | ₨1,629 | + 106% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7 Lari (₨228) | ₨273 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,079 prices entered by 574 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Georgia is 37% more expensive than in India
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