Cost of living in Georgia compared to Japan
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| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Georgia is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Georgia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26 Lari (¥981) | ¥1,140 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 17 Lari (¥660) | ¥728 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7 Lari (¥245) | ¥418 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.94 Lari (¥149) | ¥210 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4.44 Lari (¥168) | ¥275 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.70 Lari (¥140) | ¥668 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 Lari (¥421) | ¥1,129 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.39 Lari (¥90) | ¥710 | - 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.38 Lari (¥52) | ¥393 | - 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.81 Lari (¥106) | ¥255 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18 Lari (¥664) | ¥1,985 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.47 Lari (¥131) | ¥206 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.16 Lari (¥44) | ¥211 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Georgia is 66% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Georgia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,627 Lari (¥61,368) | ¥217,328 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 969 Lari (¥36,544) | ¥126,162 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 195 Lari (¥7,357) | ¥16,068 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,117 Lari (¥42,132) | ¥132,665 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 876 Lari (¥33,038) | ¥77,507 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100 Lari (¥3,773) | ¥9,982 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 34 Lari (¥1,297) | ¥4,119 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 600 Lari (¥22,637) | ¥42,816 | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 375 Lari (¥14,135) | ¥15,187 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25 Lari (¥951) | ¥663 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 Lari (¥485) | ¥1,759 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Georgia is 8% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Georgia | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250 Lari (¥9,432) | ¥7,849 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 120 Lari (¥4,521) | ¥3,745 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 208 Lari (¥7,862) | ¥8,707 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300 Lari (¥11,318) | ¥16,382 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 73% | |||
| Transportation in Georgia is 73% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Georgia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 18,000 Lari (¥679,097) | ¥2,749,320 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.94 Lari (¥111) | ¥144 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 46 Lari (¥1,740) | ¥11,441 | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Georgia is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Georgia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 Lari (¥641) | ¥700 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20 Lari (¥755) | ¥1,350 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 63 Lari (¥2,389) | ¥5,760 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14 Lari (¥525) | ¥2,342 | - 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7 Lari (¥276) | ¥937 | - 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7 Lari (¥264) | ¥540 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.00 Lari (¥113) | ¥142 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.00 Lari (¥151) | ¥247 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28 Lari (¥1,054) | ¥2,858 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Georgia is 26% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Georgia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 62 Lari (¥2,342) | ¥4,449 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 31 Lari (¥1,164) | ¥3,459 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 80 Lari (¥3,018) | ¥16,372 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 148 Lari (¥5,595) | ¥3,771 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 Lari (¥544) | ¥1,130 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 Lari (¥415) | ¥520 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.83 Lari (¥220) | ¥517 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,000 Lari (¥75,455) | ¥56,570 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥49 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 162 Lari (¥6,121) | ¥9,121 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 9 Lari (¥328) | ¥554 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2022.
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Cost of living in Georgia is 57% cheaper than in Japan
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