Cost of living in Georgia compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Georgia is 28% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Georgia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 36 Lari (руб 1,060) | руб 537 | + 97% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 Lari (руб 591) | руб 357 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 Lari (руб 250) | руб 199 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.53 Lari (руб 163) | руб 87 | + 89% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6 Lari (руб 181) | руб 143 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.34 Lari (руб 157) | руб 226 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 Lari (руб 443) | руб 435 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.98 Lari (руб 117) | руб 131 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.03 Lari (руб 60) | руб 55 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.99 Lari (руб 118) | руб 87 | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25 Lari (руб 749) | руб 729 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.42 Lari (руб 130) | руб 167 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.22 Lari (руб 36) | руб 45 | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Georgia is 6% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Georgia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,810 Lari (руб 82,924) | руб 108,612 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,043 Lari (руб 60,269) | руб 58,529 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200 Lari (руб 5,901) | руб 8,064 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,000 Lari (руб 59,014) | руб 54,731 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,087 Lari (руб 32,086) | руб 33,269 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 150 Lari (руб 4,426) | руб 5,365 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 23 Lari (руб 680) | руб 955 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 500 Lari (руб 14,754) | руб 21,598 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 500 Lari (руб 14,754) | руб 7,518 | + 96% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 Lari (руб 1,295) | руб 548 | + 136% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 33 Lari (руб 973) | руб 763 | + 28% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Georgia is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Georgia | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 231 Lari (руб 6,811) | руб 6,829 | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 125 Lari (руб 3,688) | руб 3,368 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 250 Lari (руб 7,377) | руб 7,728 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 250 Lari (руб 7,377) | руб 9,144 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Georgia is 47% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Georgia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,495 Lari (руб 309,689) | руб 2,729,180 | - 89% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.32 Lari (руб 98) | руб 56 | + 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 35 Lari (руб 1,019) | руб 2,159 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Georgia is 55% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Georgia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 Lari (руб 295) | руб 251 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 32 Lari (руб 942) | руб 549 | + 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 80 Lari (руб 2,361) | руб 1,878 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17 Lari (руб 491) | руб 347 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9 Lari (руб 258) | руб 222 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19 Lari (руб 563) | руб 181 | + 212% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 Lari (руб 195) | руб 123 | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 Lari (руб 295) | руб 128 | + 130% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 31 Lari (руб 915) | руб 559 | + 64% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Georgia is 25% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Georgia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100 Lari (руб 2,951) | руб 1,534 | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 32 Lari (руб 943) | руб 654 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200 Lari (руб 5,901) | руб 5,196 | + 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 300 Lari (руб 8,852) | руб 3,180 | + 178% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 27 Lari (руб 790) | руб 502 | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8 Lari (руб 236) | руб 192 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6.00 Lari (руб 177) | руб 228 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 300 Lari (руб 8,852) | руб 51,956 | - 83% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 4.26 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 107 Lari (руб 3,167) | руб 3,278 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7 Lari (руб 216) | руб 202 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,027 prices entered by 200 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 01, 2025.
Exchange rate:
29.507
RUB
/
GEL
Cost of living in Georgia is about the same as in Russia
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