Cost of living in Georgia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Georgia is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Georgia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 58 Lari (¥2,876) | ¥1,510 | + 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24 Lari (¥1,174) | ¥777 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 Lari (¥540) | ¥442 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 Lari (¥302) | ¥210 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 Lari (¥372) | ¥332 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 Lari (¥305) | ¥626 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 Lari (¥739) | ¥855 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.73 Lari (¥236) | ¥1,035 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.97 Lari (¥148) | ¥461 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.13 Lari (¥156) | ¥271 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25 Lari (¥1,263) | ¥1,299 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.08 Lari (¥253) | ¥205 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.53 Lari (¥76) | ¥227 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Georgia is 11% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Georgia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,379 Lari (¥218,392) | ¥218,917 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,822 Lari (¥140,712) | ¥128,457 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 253 Lari (¥12,637) | ¥27,749 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,845 Lari (¥141,898) | ¥187,909 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,215 Lari (¥110,453) | ¥76,748 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 851 Lari (¥42,455) | ¥19,268 | + 120% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 32 Lari (¥1,593) | ¥4,419 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,176 Lari (¥58,624) | ¥43,152 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 336 Lari (¥16,768) | ¥17,240 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31 Lari (¥1,552) | ¥1,196 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 26 Lari (¥1,321) | ¥3,024 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | + 93% | |||
| Clothes in Georgia is 93% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Georgia | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 301 Lari (¥15,017) | ¥6,406 | + 134% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 149 Lari (¥7,454) | ¥3,885 | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 319 Lari (¥15,919) | ¥8,497 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300 Lari (¥14,961) | ¥10,842 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Georgia is 58% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Georgia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 70,100 Lari (¥3,495,957) | ¥3,145,430 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.74 Lari (¥187) | ¥167 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 49 Lari (¥2,430) | ¥13,986 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Georgia is 9% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Georgia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 Lari (¥1,271) | ¥2,137 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 32 Lari (¥1,593) | ¥1,967 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 118 Lari (¥5,871) | ¥4,294 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 34 Lari (¥1,697) | ¥677 | + 151% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 Lari (¥803) | ¥635 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 Lari (¥816) | ¥529 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 Lari (¥346) | ¥195 | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 Lari (¥422) | ¥192 | + 120% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54 Lari (¥2,671) | ¥3,899 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Georgia is 16% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Georgia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 77 Lari (¥3,860) | ¥3,808 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 36 Lari (¥1,784) | ¥3,606 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 60 Lari (¥2,992) | ¥9,510 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 172 Lari (¥8,593) | ¥6,842 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18 Lari (¥903) | ¥1,086 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Lari (¥520) | ¥566 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 Lari (¥408) | ¥564 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,774 Lari (¥188,195) | ¥106,060 | + 77% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.22 Lari (¥11) | ¥56 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 194 Lari (¥9,682) | ¥12,147 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7 Lari (¥371) | ¥600 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,298 prices entered by 145 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Georgia is 22% cheaper than in Japan
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