Cost of living in Georgia compared to Mexico
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Food | - 17% | |||
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Food in Georgia is 17% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Georgia | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26 Lari (Mex$ 191) | Mex$ 267 | - 29% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 Lari (Mex$ 151) | Mex$ 143 | + 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7 Lari (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 64 | - 18% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.36 Lari (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 24 | + 32% | |
12 eggs, large | 7 Lari (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 40 | + 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.13 Lari (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 25 | + 20% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 Lari (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 73 | + 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6 Lari (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 47 | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.99 Lari (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 29 | - 50% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.92 Lari (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 26 | + 11% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 24 Lari (Mex$ 172) | Mex$ 277 | - 38% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 3.93 Lari (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 34 | - 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.45 Lari (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 21 | - 51% | |
Housing | + 12% | |||
Housing in Georgia is 12% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Georgia | Mexico | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,344 Lari (Mex$ 17,087) | Mex$ 18,417 | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,534 Lari (Mex$ 11,179) | Mex$ 9,073 | + 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 347 Lari (Mex$ 2,532) | Mex$ 1,039 | + 144% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,670 Lari (Mex$ 12,175) | Mex$ 12,014 | + 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,121 Lari (Mex$ 8,173) | Mex$ 6,334 | + 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 337 Lari (Mex$ 2,456) | Mex$ 704 | + 249% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 29 Lari (Mex$ 214) | Mex$ 386 | - 45% | |
40” flat screen tv | 885 Lari (Mex$ 6,454) | Mex$ 7,387 | - 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 639 Lari (Mex$ 4,657) | Mex$ 2,466 | + 89% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19 Lari (Mex$ 136) | Mex$ 113 | + 21% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30 Lari (Mex$ 219) | Mex$ 108 | + 102% | |
Clothes | + 51% | |||
Clothes in Georgia is 51% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Georgia | Mexico | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 315 Lari (Mex$ 2,293) | Mex$ 953 | + 141% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 104 Lari (Mex$ 759) | Mex$ 701 | + 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 304 Lari (Mex$ 2,213) | Mex$ 1,548 | + 43% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300 Lari (Mex$ 2,187) | Mex$ 1,263 | + 73% | |
Transportation | - 6% | |||
Transportation in Georgia is 6% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Georgia | Mexico | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 53,615 Lari (Mex$ 390,805) | Mex$ 342,594 | + 14% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.76 Lari (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 22 | + 25% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 45 Lari (Mex$ 327) | Mex$ 499 | - 34% | |
Personal Care | + 17% | |||
Personal Care in Georgia is 17% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Georgia | Mexico | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 22 Lari (Mex$ 160) | Mex$ 82 | + 94% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20 Lari (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 178 | - 18% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 87 Lari (Mex$ 636) | Mex$ 586 | + 9% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 Lari (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 73 | + 98% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8 Lari (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 57 | + 4% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 Lari (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 61 | + 11% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 Lari (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 33 | + 47% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 7 Lari (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 35 | + 40% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22 Lari (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 229 | - 32% | |
Entertainment | - 5% | |||
Entertainment in Georgia is 5% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Georgia | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70 Lari (Mex$ 510) | Mex$ 332 | + 54% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 41 Lari (Mex$ 302) | Mex$ 164 | + 84% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 65 Lari (Mex$ 473) | Mex$ 813 | - 42% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 132 Lari (Mex$ 961) | Mex$ 758 | + 27% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24 Lari (Mex$ 179) | Mex$ 148 | + 21% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8 Lari (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 86 | - 29% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 Lari (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 44 | + 30% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,000 Lari (Mex$ 7,289) | Mex$ 12,615 | - 42% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 2.66 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 83 Lari (Mex$ 607) | Mex$ 920 | - 34% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7 Lari (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 69 | - 24% | |
TOTAL | - 0% |

These prices were last updated on August 14, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Georgia is about the same as in Mexico
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