Cost of living in Georgia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Georgia is 19% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Georgia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 36 Lari (¥1,900) | ¥1,035 | + 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 Lari (¥1,059) | ¥840 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 Lari (¥448) | ¥618 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.53 Lari (¥292) | ¥237 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6 Lari (¥325) | ¥335 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.34 Lari (¥282) | ¥439 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 Lari (¥793) | ¥1,195 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.98 Lari (¥210) | ¥822 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.03 Lari (¥107) | ¥509 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.99 Lari (¥211) | ¥303 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25 Lari (¥1,341) | ¥1,267 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.42 Lari (¥233) | ¥276 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.22 Lari (¥65) | ¥293 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Georgia is 47% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Georgia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,810 Lari (¥148,553) | ¥365,082 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,043 Lari (¥107,968) | ¥197,136 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200 Lari (¥10,572) | ¥19,132 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,000 Lari (¥105,720) | ¥145,654 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,087 Lari (¥57,479) | ¥102,459 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 150 Lari (¥7,929) | ¥8,349 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 23 Lari (¥1,218) | ¥4,448 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 500 Lari (¥26,430) | ¥74,559 | - 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 500 Lari (¥26,430) | ¥25,414 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 Lari (¥2,320) | ¥1,338 | + 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 33 Lari (¥1,743) | ¥2,815 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Georgia is 28% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Georgia | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 231 Lari (¥12,201) | ¥9,315 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 125 Lari (¥6,607) | ¥5,103 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 250 Lari (¥13,215) | ¥9,892 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 250 Lari (¥13,215) | ¥12,189 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Georgia is 62% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Georgia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,495 Lari (¥554,785) | ¥3,060,780 | - 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.32 Lari (¥176) | ¥169 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 35 Lari (¥1,826) | ¥8,198 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Georgia is 30% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Georgia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 Lari (¥529) | ¥2,133 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 32 Lari (¥1,688) | ¥2,551 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 80 Lari (¥4,229) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17 Lari (¥880) | ¥1,337 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9 Lari (¥463) | ¥930 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19 Lari (¥1,009) | ¥622 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 Lari (¥349) | ¥224 | + 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 Lari (¥529) | ¥188 | + 182% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 31 Lari (¥1,639) | ¥4,604 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Georgia is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Georgia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100 Lari (¥5,286) | ¥4,908 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 32 Lari (¥1,689) | ¥3,881 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200 Lari (¥10,572) | ¥7,212 | + 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 300 Lari (¥15,858) | ¥8,269 | + 92% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 27 Lari (¥1,414) | ¥1,244 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8 Lari (¥423) | ¥547 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6.00 Lari (¥317) | ¥674 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 300 Lari (¥15,858) | ¥51,659 | - 69% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 107 Lari (¥5,674) | ¥9,530 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7 Lari (¥387) | ¥613 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 524 prices entered by 128 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2025.
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Cost of living in Georgia is 35% cheaper than in Japan
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