Cost of living in Georgia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Georgia is 9% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 Lari (₨1,006) | ₨585 | + 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 14 Lari (₨692) | ₨656 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.66 Lari (₨285) | ₨253 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.58 Lari (₨180) | ₨109 | + 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5.01 Lari (₨252) | ₨121 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.20 Lari (₨161) | ₨96 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 Lari (₨354) | ₨537 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.59 Lari (₨130) | ₨178 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.65 Lari (₨83) | ₨44 | + 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.75 Lari (₨138) | ₨344 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20 Lari (₨1,012) | ₨1,632 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.90 Lari (₨146) | ₨126 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.16 Lari (₨58) | ₨56 | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Georgia is 12% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,925 Lari (₨96,714) | ₨60,160 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,188 Lari (₨59,696) | ₨35,513 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 162 Lari (₨8,120) | ₨9,753 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 875 Lari (₨43,988) | ₨53,937 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 775 Lari (₨38,933) | ₨30,998 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 127 Lari (₨6,382) | ₨7,631 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 Lari (₨1,512) | ₨2,510 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 897 Lari (₨45,073) | ₨40,341 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 478 Lari (₨24,024) | ₨12,473 | + 93% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 Lari (₨1,631) | ₨609 | + 168% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 Lari (₨575) | ₨649 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in Georgia is 77% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 143 Lari (₨7,205) | ₨2,518 | + 186% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 104 Lari (₨5,224) | ₨3,745 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 253 Lari (₨12,733) | ₨6,430 | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 335 Lari (₨16,820) | ₨5,127 | + 228% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Georgia is 9% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 44,805 Lari (₨2,251,620) | ₨2,319,940 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.51 Lari (₨126) | ₨115 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 32 Lari (₨1,593) | ₨2,310 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Georgia is 67% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 Lari (₨914) | ₨243 | + 276% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27 Lari (₨1,380) | ₨415 | + 233% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 68 Lari (₨3,426) | ₨1,378 | + 149% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14 Lari (₨699) | ₨435 | + 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9 Lari (₨454) | ₨332 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 Lari (₨443) | ₨311 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.79 Lari (₨140) | ₨205 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.75 Lari (₨239) | ₨138 | + 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 14 Lari (₨716) | ₨434 | + 65% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Georgia is 31% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 49 Lari (₨2,462) | ₨1,566 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 27 Lari (₨1,336) | ₨1,256 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 186 Lari (₨9,371) | ₨3,430 | + 173% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 118 Lari (₨5,942) | ₨3,673 | + 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18 Lari (₨906) | ₨792 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 Lari (₨335) | ₨348 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Lari (₨350) | ₨463 | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 859 Lari (₨43,150) | ₨46,753 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.21 Lari (₨11) | ₨4.30 | + 147% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 112 Lari (₨5,614) | ₨4,335 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6 Lari (₨307) | ₨215 | + 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,141 prices entered by 495 different people.
Cost of living in Georgia is 16% more expensive than in Pakistan
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