Cost of living in Georgia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Georgia is 8% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 Lari (₨888) | ₨409 | + 117% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 14 Lari (₨624) | ₨664 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.00 Lari (₨178) | ₨270 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.63 Lari (₨161) | ₨115 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.98 Lari (₨177) | ₨152 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.52 Lari (₨201) | ₨86 | + 133% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 Lari (₨451) | ₨705 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.26 Lari (₨100) | ₨149 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.22 Lari (₨54) | ₨54 | + 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.50 Lari (₨67) | ₨259 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 14 Lari (₨601) | ₨1,613 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.60 Lari (₨160) | ₨129 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.88 Lari (₨39) | ₨82 | - 52% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Georgia is 6% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,769 Lari (₨78,530) | ₨59,133 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 922 Lari (₨40,928) | ₨34,803 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 239 Lari (₨10,617) | ₨10,816 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,200 Lari (₨53,263) | ₨44,394 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 879 Lari (₨39,026) | ₨29,973 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100 Lari (₨4,439) | ₨9,791 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 43 Lari (₨1,887) | ₨2,396 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 600 Lari (₨26,636) | ₨45,377 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 422 Lari (₨18,752) | ₨17,434 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 Lari (₨1,332) | ₨644 | + 107% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 Lari (₨580) | ₨580 | - 0% | |
| Clothes | + 66% | |||
| Clothes in Georgia is 66% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250 Lari (₨11,098) | ₨2,793 | + 297% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 140 Lari (₨6,215) | ₨4,939 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300 Lari (₨13,318) | ₨8,915 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300 Lari (₨13,318) | ₨5,901 | + 126% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Georgia is 35% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 18,000 Lari (₨799,077) | ₨2,677,660 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.71 Lari (₨120) | ₨106 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 28 Lari (₨1,258) | ₨1,966 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Georgia is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 Lari (₨444) | ₨250 | + 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20 Lari (₨888) | ₨778 | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50 Lari (₨2,220) | ₨1,865 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14 Lari (₨618) | ₨577 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9 Lari (₨388) | ₨370 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7 Lari (₨311) | ₨526 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.00 Lari (₨133) | ₨185 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.00 Lari (₨178) | ₨156 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28 Lari (₨1,240) | ₨515 | + 141% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Georgia is 19% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50 Lari (₨2,224) | ₨2,013 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 28 Lari (₨1,230) | ₨1,512 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 80 Lari (₨3,551) | ₨2,928 | + 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 125 Lari (₨5,560) | ₨3,842 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 Lari (₨640) | ₨1,548 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 Lari (₨533) | ₨492 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.01 Lari (₨222) | ₨457 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,000 Lari (₨88,786) | ₨75,858 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨41 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 201 Lari (₨8,920) | ₨3,814 | + 134% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7 Lari (₨302) | ₨282 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 0% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,593 prices entered by 440 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Georgia is about the same as in Pakistan
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