Cost of living in Georgia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 89% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Georgia is 89% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Georgia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 34 Lari (18,450 ₦) | 4,522 ₦ | + 308% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 22 Lari (12,295 ₦) | 4,202 ₦ | + 193% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 Lari (5,189 ₦) | 2,324 ₦ | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.37 Lari (2,932 ₦) | 1,840 ₦ | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 Lari (3,678 ₦) | 1,930 ₦ | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.84 Lari (2,644 ₦) | 1,668 ₦ | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 Lari (6,919 ₦) | 4,071 ₦ | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.03 Lari (2,200 ₦) | 3,674 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.27 Lari (1,242 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.34 Lari (2,370 ₦) | 887 ₦ | + 167% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 Lari (14,575 ₦) | 10,218 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.24 Lari (2,317 ₦) | 1,021 ₦ | + 127% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.47 Lari (801 ₦) | 1,308 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Housing | + 155% | |||
| Housing in Georgia is 155% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Georgia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,798 Lari (1,528,984 ₦) | 584,315 ₦ | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,521 Lari (1,377,692 ₦) | 415,490 ₦ | + 232% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 204 Lari (111,692 ₦) | 100,000 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,479 Lari (1,354,655 ₦) | 430,695 ₦ | + 215% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,452 Lari (793,401 ₦) | 230,250 ₦ | + 245% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 150 Lari (81,980 ₦) | 70,000 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28 Lari (15,347 ₦) | 15,715 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 939 Lari (513,440 ₦) | 299,211 ₦ | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 336 Lari (183,446 ₦) | 48,000 ₦ | + 282% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 60 Lari (32,792 ₦) | 4,962 ₦ | + 561% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19 Lari (10,651 ₦) | 2,669 ₦ | + 299% | |
| Clothes | + 286% | |||
| Clothes in Georgia is 286% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Georgia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 221 Lari (120,947 ₦) | 13,102 ₦ | + 823% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 129 Lari (70,300 ₦) | 23,682 ₦ | + 197% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 358 Lari (195,843 ₦) | 39,530 ₦ | + 395% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300 Lari (163,961 ₦) | 64,433 ₦ | + 154% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Georgia is 17% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Georgia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 15,000 Lari (8,198,040 ₦) | 4,402,940 ₦ | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.23 Lari (1,765 ₦) | 880 ₦ | + 101% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 42 Lari (22,778 ₦) | 25,800 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 261% | |||
| Personal Care in Georgia is 261% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Georgia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 Lari (13,925 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 244% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 32 Lari (17,454 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 887% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 86 Lari (47,235 ₦) | 18,305 ₦ | + 158% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17 Lari (9,101 ₦) | 2,192 ₦ | + 315% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 Lari (6,301 ₦) | 2,020 ₦ | + 212% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 Lari (6,491 ₦) | 2,599 ₦ | + 150% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 Lari (3,560 ₦) | 1,004 ₦ | + 255% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 Lari (4,677 ₦) | 1,072 ₦ | + 336% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 31 Lari (16,759 ₦) | 2,392 ₦ | + 601% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Georgia is 47% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Georgia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 68 Lari (37,409 ₦) | 35,140 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30 Lari (16,396 ₦) | 7,974 ₦ | + 106% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 11,400 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 130 Lari (70,882 ₦) | 34,112 ₦ | + 108% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24 Lari (13,117 ₦) | 5,484 ₦ | + 139% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 Lari (5,109 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Lari (3,586 ₦) | 1,412 ₦ | + 154% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 300 Lari (163,961 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.35 Lari (192 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 155 Lari (84,839 ₦) | 13,295 ₦ | + 538% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 8 Lari (4,158 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 66% | |
| TOTAL | + 89% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 326 prices entered by 75 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2025.
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Cost of living in Georgia is 89% more expensive than in Nigeria
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