Cost of living in Georgia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 110% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Georgia is 110% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Georgia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 36 Lari (₨2,453) | ₨519 | + 372% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 Lari (₨1,697) | ₨742 | + 129% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 Lari (₨536) | ₨215 | + 150% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.13 Lari (₨284) | ₨119 | + 138% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5.67 Lari (₨391) | ₨168 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.98 Lari (₨343) | ₨102 | + 237% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 Lari (₨762) | ₨658 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.04 Lari (₨278) | ₨194 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.89 Lari (₨130) | ₨51 | + 153% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.75 Lari (₨258) | ₨220 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 22 Lari (₨1,528) | ₨2,141 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.42 Lari (₨236) | ₨170 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.51 Lari (₨104) | ₨77 | + 34% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Georgia is 68% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Georgia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,072 Lari (₨142,748) | ₨65,360 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,605 Lari (₨110,571) | ₨44,450 | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 202 Lari (₨13,932) | ₨14,918 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,541 Lari (₨106,113) | ₨47,849 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,067 Lari (₨73,488) | ₨35,800 | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 119 Lari (₨8,216) | ₨10,123 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 34 Lari (₨2,361) | ₨2,270 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,096 Lari (₨75,514) | ₨53,975 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 573 Lari (₨39,475) | ₨18,356 | + 115% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25 Lari (₨1,715) | ₨851 | + 102% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10 Lari (₨669) | ₨797 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in Georgia is 70% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Georgia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 315 Lari (₨21,667) | ₨4,868 | + 345% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 140 Lari (₨9,638) | ₨7,670 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 310 Lari (₨21,341) | ₨17,357 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300 Lari (₨20,665) | ₨8,106 | + 155% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Georgia is 15% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Georgia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 53,615 Lari (₨3,693,099) | ₨5,697,890 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.45 Lari (₨238) | ₨146 | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 49 Lari (₨3,367) | ₨4,073 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Georgia is 76% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Georgia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 22 Lari (₨1,507) | ₨237 | + 536% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20 Lari (₨1,378) | ₨572 | + 141% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 67 Lari (₨4,642) | ₨1,768 | + 163% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 Lari (₨1,378) | ₨1,267 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8 Lari (₨563) | ₨575 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8 Lari (₨551) | ₨371 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 Lari (₨462) | ₨352 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 Lari (₨529) | ₨116 | + 355% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 42 Lari (₨2,923) | ₨681 | + 329% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Georgia is 44% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Georgia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70 Lari (₨4,816) | ₨2,016 | + 139% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 Lari (₨2,759) | ₨1,908 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 65 Lari (₨4,468) | ₨2,708 | + 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 152 Lari (₨10,466) | ₨4,907 | + 113% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24 Lari (₨1,687) | ₨1,025 | + 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 Lari (₨804) | ₨469 | + 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 Lari (₨544) | ₨513 | + 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,000 Lari (₨137,763) | ₨107,118 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨4.02 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 79 Lari (₨5,435) | ₨4,729 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 8 Lari (₨531) | ₨237 | + 124% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,161 prices entered by 356 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
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Cost of living in Georgia is 43% more expensive than in Pakistan
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