Cost of living in Georgia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Georgia is 19% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Georgia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 37 Lari (6,690 ₦) | 2,666 ₦ | + 151% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 Lari (4,505 ₦) | 3,057 ₦ | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Lari (1,831 ₦) | 1,497 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.02 Lari (896 ₦) | 1,447 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 Lari (1,268 ₦) | 1,082 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.88 Lari (871 ₦) | 1,151 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 Lari (3,121 ₦) | 1,257 ₦ | + 148% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.53 Lari (631 ₦) | 1,567 ₦ | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.56 Lari (456 ₦) | 1,213 ₦ | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.08 Lari (728 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20 Lari (3,526 ₦) | 3,367 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.63 Lari (827 ₦) | 535 ₦ | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.57 Lari (281 ₦) | 568 ₦ | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Georgia is 33% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Georgia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,150 Lari (562,355 ₦) | 1,087,280 ₦ | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,834 Lari (327,459 ₦) | 480,899 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 262 Lari (46,695 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,099 Lari (374,748 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,268 Lari (226,291 ₦) | 270,421 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 290 Lari (51,824 ₦) | 80,318 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 31 Lari (5,471 ₦) | 17,872 ₦ | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,176 Lari (209,862 ₦) | 97,009 ₦ | + 116% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 336 Lari (60,027 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28 Lari (4,962 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 26 Lari (4,730 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 215% | |
| Clothes | + 154% | |||
| Clothes in Georgia is 154% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Georgia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 301 Lari (53,715 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 535% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150 Lari (26,705 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 117% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 302 Lari (53,924 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300 Lari (53,559 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 82% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Georgia is 18% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Georgia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 70,100 Lari (12,514,884 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.04 Lari (543 ₦) | 256 ₦ | + 112% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 42 Lari (7,446 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 131% | |||
| Personal Care in Georgia is 131% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Georgia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 Lari (4,549 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 1089% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 32 Lari (5,701 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 250% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 122 Lari (21,846 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 34 Lari (6,075 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | + 170% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 Lari (2,874 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 244% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 Lari (2,340 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 Lari (1,097 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6 Lari (1,148 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 31 Lari (5,449 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 222% | |
| Entertainment | + 81% | |||
| Entertainment in Georgia is 81% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Georgia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 80 Lari (14,207 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30 Lari (5,397 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 52 Lari (9,347 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 172 Lari (30,761 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 Lari (3,554 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 Lari (1,680 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Lari (1,262 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 152% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,056 Lari (545,534 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | + 297% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.22 Lari (39 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 132 Lari (23,619 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7 Lari (1,306 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 152% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 799 prices entered by 106 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Georgia is 5% more expensive than in Nigeria
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