Cost of living in Georgia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Georgia is 61% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 Lari (¥628) | ¥954 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18 Lari (¥563) | ¥699 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.66 Lari (¥178) | ¥444 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.46 Lari (¥108) | ¥200 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.74 Lari (¥117) | ¥253 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.02 Lari (¥126) | ¥622 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 Lari (¥359) | ¥903 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.50 Lari (¥47) | ¥771 | - 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.90 Lari (¥60) | ¥384 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.75 Lari (¥86) | ¥306 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 Lari (¥1,004) | ¥1,331 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.76 Lari (¥118) | ¥199 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.88 Lari (¥28) | ¥226 | - 88% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in Georgia is 75% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,925 Lari (¥60,352) | ¥268,095 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,188 Lari (¥37,252) | ¥150,794 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 162 Lari (¥5,067) | ¥23,880 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 875 Lari (¥27,450) | ¥140,127 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 984 Lari (¥30,872) | ¥77,433 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 127 Lari (¥3,983) | ¥12,855 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 Lari (¥943) | ¥4,197 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 897 Lari (¥28,127) | ¥63,991 | - 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 400 Lari (¥12,544) | ¥10,809 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 Lari (¥1,018) | ¥901 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 Lari (¥359) | ¥2,418 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Georgia is 24% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 143 Lari (¥4,496) | ¥6,941 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 104 Lari (¥3,260) | ¥4,416 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 253 Lari (¥7,946) | ¥8,088 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 335 Lari (¥10,496) | ¥12,131 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 74% | |||
| Transportation in Georgia is 74% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 44,805 Lari (¥1,405,079) | ¥2,676,280 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.79 Lari (¥87) | ¥136 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 28 Lari (¥874) | ¥10,384 | - 92% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Georgia is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 Lari (¥570) | ¥1,225 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27 Lari (¥861) | ¥1,626 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 68 Lari (¥2,138) | ¥6,148 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14 Lari (¥436) | ¥812 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9 Lari (¥283) | ¥655 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 Lari (¥277) | ¥501 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.79 Lari (¥87) | ¥170 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.75 Lari (¥149) | ¥229 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 19 Lari (¥603) | ¥2,983 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Georgia is 62% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 49 Lari (¥1,536) | ¥3,633 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 32 Lari (¥1,004) | ¥3,657 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 186 Lari (¥5,848) | ¥12,969 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 118 Lari (¥3,708) | ¥6,422 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 Lari (¥674) | ¥1,122 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 Lari (¥209) | ¥445 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Lari (¥218) | ¥556 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 859 Lari (¥26,927) | ¥52,544 | - 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.21 Lari (¥7) | ¥40 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 112 Lari (¥3,503) | ¥9,497 | - 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7 Lari (¥205) | ¥525 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 67% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Georgia is 67% cheaper than in Japan
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