Cost of living in Georgia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Georgia is 59% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 Lari (¥757) | ¥1,030 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 14 Lari (¥521) | ¥723 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.66 Lari (¥214) | ¥464 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.58 Lari (¥135) | ¥214 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5.01 Lari (¥189) | ¥284 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.20 Lari (¥121) | ¥501 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 Lari (¥267) | ¥1,191 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.59 Lari (¥98) | ¥734 | - 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.65 Lari (¥62) | ¥385 | - 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.75 Lari (¥104) | ¥257 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20 Lari (¥762) | ¥1,788 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.90 Lari (¥110) | ¥217 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.16 Lari (¥44) | ¥244 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Georgia is 65% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,925 Lari (¥72,807) | ¥229,251 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,188 Lari (¥44,940) | ¥119,039 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 162 Lari (¥6,113) | ¥14,600 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,168 Lari (¥44,169) | ¥136,696 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 775 Lari (¥29,309) | ¥114,972 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 127 Lari (¥4,805) | ¥10,415 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 Lari (¥1,138) | ¥3,500 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 897 Lari (¥33,931) | ¥40,095 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 478 Lari (¥18,085) | ¥10,420 | + 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 Lari (¥1,228) | ¥803 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 Lari (¥433) | ¥1,906 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Georgia is 9% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 143 Lari (¥5,424) | ¥5,921 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 104 Lari (¥3,933) | ¥4,587 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 253 Lari (¥9,586) | ¥8,447 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 335 Lari (¥12,662) | ¥12,915 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 69% | |||
| Transportation in Georgia is 69% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 44,805 Lari (¥1,695,032) | ¥2,936,380 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.51 Lari (¥95) | ¥143 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 31 Lari (¥1,166) | ¥9,719 | - 88% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Georgia is 49% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 Lari (¥688) | ¥1,375 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27 Lari (¥1,039) | ¥807 | + 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 68 Lari (¥2,579) | ¥8,290 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14 Lari (¥526) | ¥543 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9 Lari (¥342) | ¥696 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 Lari (¥334) | ¥558 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.79 Lari (¥106) | ¥186 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.75 Lari (¥180) | ¥229 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 14 Lari (¥539) | ¥2,634 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Georgia is 47% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 49 Lari (¥1,853) | ¥3,927 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 27 Lari (¥1,006) | ¥3,170 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 186 Lari (¥7,055) | ¥10,399 | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 118 Lari (¥4,473) | ¥7,477 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18 Lari (¥682) | ¥1,286 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 Lari (¥252) | ¥495 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Lari (¥263) | ¥522 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,415 Lari (¥53,530) | ¥47,253 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.21 Lari (¥8) | ¥26 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 112 Lari (¥4,226) | ¥8,663 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5.29 Lari (¥200) | ¥480 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
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Cost of living in Georgia is 59% cheaper than in Japan
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