Cost of living in Georgia compared to Mexico
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Food | - 16% | |||
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Food in Georgia is 16% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Georgia | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35 Lari (Mex$ 233) | Mex$ 289 | - 20% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 23 Lari (Mex$ 154) | Mex$ 158 | - 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Lari (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 72 | - 11% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.42 Lari (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 27 | + 32% | |
12 eggs, large | 9 Lari (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 47 | + 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.94 Lari (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 27 | + 20% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 Lari (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 92 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.42 Lari (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 49 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.32 Lari (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 34 | - 55% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.05 Lari (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 30 | - 12% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 Lari (Mex$ 196) | Mex$ 278 | - 29% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 4.31 Lari (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 35 | - 20% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.12 Lari (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 25 | - 44% | |
Housing | + 13% | |||
Housing in Georgia is 13% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Georgia | Mexico | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,593 Lari (Mex$ 23,583) | Mex$ 20,209 | + 17% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,353 Lari (Mex$ 15,445) | Mex$ 10,225 | + 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 198 Lari (Mex$ 1,297) | Mex$ 1,112 | + 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,387 Lari (Mex$ 15,668) | Mex$ 12,923 | + 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,430 Lari (Mex$ 9,388) | Mex$ 7,476 | + 26% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 142 Lari (Mex$ 929) | Mex$ 832 | + 12% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 32 Lari (Mex$ 211) | Mex$ 416 | - 49% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,080 Lari (Mex$ 7,088) | Mex$ 6,277 | + 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 336 Lari (Mex$ 2,203) | Mex$ 2,589 | - 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33 Lari (Mex$ 214) | Mex$ 115 | + 85% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19 Lari (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 118 | + 5% | |
Clothes | + 39% | |||
Clothes in Georgia is 39% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Georgia | Mexico | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 214 Lari (Mex$ 1,403) | Mex$ 1,003 | + 40% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 146 Lari (Mex$ 958) | Mex$ 709 | + 35% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 378 Lari (Mex$ 2,481) | Mex$ 1,730 | + 43% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300 Lari (Mex$ 1,969) | Mex$ 1,306 | + 51% | |
Transportation | - 25% | |||
Transportation in Georgia is 25% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Georgia | Mexico | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 70,100 Lari (Mex$ 460,098) | Mex$ 364,078 | + 26% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.05 Lari (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 23 | - 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 46 Lari (Mex$ 302) | Mex$ 643 | - 53% | |
Personal Care | + 34% | |||
Personal Care in Georgia is 34% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Georgia | Mexico | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 Lari (Mex$ 167) | Mex$ 98 | + 71% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 32 Lari (Mex$ 210) | Mex$ 233 | - 10% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 94 Lari (Mex$ 617) | Mex$ 617 | - 0% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 34 Lari (Mex$ 223) | Mex$ 82 | + 171% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 Lari (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 57 | + 80% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 Lari (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 70 | + 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 Lari (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 34 | + 35% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 8 Lari (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 33 | + 67% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 35 Lari (Mex$ 233) | Mex$ 239 | - 3% | |
Entertainment | + 8% | |||
Entertainment in Georgia is 8% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Georgia | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66 Lari (Mex$ 434) | Mex$ 356 | + 22% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 21 Lari (Mex$ 140) | Mex$ 160 | - 13% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 52 Lari (Mex$ 344) | Mex$ 782 | - 56% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 130 Lari (Mex$ 851) | Mex$ 807 | + 5% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19 Lari (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 170 | - 25% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Lari (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 82 | - 21% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 Lari (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 47 | + 22% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,493 Lari (Mex$ 16,361) | Mex$ 11,943 | + 37% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.35 Lari (Mex$ 2.31) | Mex$ 2.28 | + 1% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 169 Lari (Mex$ 1,109) | Mex$ 956 | + 16% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7 Lari (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 82 | - 45% | |
TOTAL | - 3% |

These prices were last updated on December 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Georgia is about the same as in Mexico
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