- Cost of Living
- Georgia
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Georgia compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Georgia is 2% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 17 Lari (руб 421) | руб 359 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 13 Lari (руб 319) | руб 278 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.98 Lari (руб 150) | руб 134 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.73 Lari (руб 93) | руб 65 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4.14 Lari (руб 103) | руб 81 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.80 Lari (руб 70) | руб 138 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 Lari (руб 171) | руб 310 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.53 Lari (руб 63) | руб 93 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.29 Lari (руб 32) | руб 35 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.40 Lari (руб 60) | руб 60 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19 Lari (руб 482) | руб 532 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.80 Lari (руб 70) | руб 96 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.22 Lari (руб 30) | руб 32 | - 5% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Georgia is 35% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,386 Lari (руб 34,689) | руб 75,087 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 970 Lari (руб 24,261) | руб 39,678 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 167 Lari (руб 4,173) | руб 6,137 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 947 Lari (руб 23,707) | руб 38,271 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 607 Lari (руб 15,186) | руб 24,360 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 93 Lari (руб 2,323) | руб 3,704 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 24 Lari (руб 602) | руб 478 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,191 Lari (руб 29,790) | руб 26,419 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 589 Lari (руб 14,749) | руб 6,120 | + 141% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33 Lari (руб 829) | руб 403 | + 106% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7 Lari (руб 176) | руб 509 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Georgia is 11% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 197 Lari (руб 4,928) | руб 5,511 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 141 Lari (руб 3,520) | руб 3,037 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 321 Lari (руб 8,044) | руб 5,637 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 313 Lari (руб 7,840) | руб 7,478 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Georgia is 14% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 31,755 Lari (руб 794,565) | руб 1,208,140 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.48 Lari (руб 62) | руб 43 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 56 Lari (руб 1,413) | руб 1,702 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Georgia is 21% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 Lari (руб 448) | руб 324 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27 Lari (руб 667) | руб 508 | + 31% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 51 Lari (руб 1,288) | руб 1,237 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 15 Lari (руб 386) | руб 230 | + 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8 Lari (руб 211) | руб 166 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 Lari (руб 268) | руб 211 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.61 Lari (руб 65) | руб 71 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 Lari (руб 168) | руб 104 | + 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15 Lari (руб 370) | руб 515 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Georgia is 1% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60 Lari (руб 1,495) | руб 1,688 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 27 Lari (руб 676) | руб 682 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 117 Lari (руб 2,935) | руб 5,430 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 105 Lari (руб 2,639) | руб 3,292 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13 Lari (руб 329) | руб 379 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.59 Lari (руб 140) | руб 177 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 Lari (руб 151) | руб 234 | - 35% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,119 Lari (руб 53,011) | руб 31,513 | + 68% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.27 Lari (руб 7) | руб 4.86 | + 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 108 Lari (руб 2,714) | руб 3,232 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 4.58 Lari (руб 114) | руб 140 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
25.022
RUB
/
GEL
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,850 prices entered by 940 different people.
Cost of living in Georgia is 12% cheaper than in Russia
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