- Cost of Living
- Georgia
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Georgia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Georgia is 58% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16 Lari (¥683) | ¥1,054 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 13 Lari (¥535) | ¥698 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.88 Lari (¥249) | ¥436 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.71 Lari (¥157) | ¥205 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4.03 Lari (¥170) | ¥285 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.95 Lari (¥125) | ¥777 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 Lari (¥289) | ¥910 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.53 Lari (¥107) | ¥697 | - 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.27 Lari (¥54) | ¥414 | - 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.40 Lari (¥102) | ¥265 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20 Lari (¥830) | ¥1,538 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.81 Lari (¥119) | ¥203 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.34 Lari (¥57) | ¥198 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Georgia is 67% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,303 Lari (¥55,141) | ¥231,808 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 939 Lari (¥39,743) | ¥125,591 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 168 Lari (¥7,129) | ¥21,159 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,012 Lari (¥42,833) | ¥113,754 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 625 Lari (¥26,459) | ¥74,885 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 93 Lari (¥3,929) | ¥12,611 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 23 Lari (¥992) | ¥4,134 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,191 Lari (¥50,379) | ¥55,558 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 589 Lari (¥24,943) | ¥16,830 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 Lari (¥1,587) | ¥693 | + 129% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7 Lari (¥308) | ¥1,827 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Georgia is 35% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 196 Lari (¥8,291) | ¥6,829 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 145 Lari (¥6,137) | ¥4,215 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 312 Lari (¥13,215) | ¥8,321 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 316 Lari (¥13,374) | ¥13,972 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Georgia is 66% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 31,755 Lari (¥1,343,733) | ¥2,590,890 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.40 Lari (¥101) | ¥145 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 56 Lari (¥2,390) | ¥11,257 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Georgia is 34% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 Lari (¥757) | ¥1,278 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27 Lari (¥1,128) | ¥1,016 | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 51 Lari (¥2,177) | ¥3,622 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 15 Lari (¥653) | ¥630 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9 Lari (¥369) | ¥707 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 Lari (¥451) | ¥455 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.34 Lari (¥99) | ¥137 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 Lari (¥287) | ¥217 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 14 Lari (¥591) | ¥2,939 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Georgia is 49% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 55 Lari (¥2,309) | ¥4,035 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 26 Lari (¥1,112) | ¥3,358 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 103 Lari (¥4,356) | ¥12,964 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 107 Lari (¥4,515) | ¥7,899 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13 Lari (¥557) | ¥880 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.36 Lari (¥227) | ¥491 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.95 Lari (¥252) | ¥560 | - 55% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,850 Lari (¥78,284) | ¥49,094 | + 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.27 Lari (¥11) | ¥56 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 111 Lari (¥4,697) | ¥10,296 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 4.44 Lari (¥188) | ¥468 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Georgia is 57% cheaper than in Japan
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