Cost of living in Georgia compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Georgia is 19% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 Lari (руб 430) | руб 399 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 14 Lari (руб 302) | руб 284 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.00 Lari (руб 86) | руб 143 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.63 Lari (руб 78) | руб 65 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.98 Lari (руб 86) | руб 88 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.52 Lari (руб 97) | руб 128 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 Lari (руб 219) | руб 345 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.26 Lari (руб 49) | руб 108 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.22 Lari (руб 26) | руб 35 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.50 Lari (руб 32) | руб 66 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 14 Lari (руб 291) | руб 583 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.60 Lari (руб 77) | руб 109 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.88 Lari (руб 19) | руб 28 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Georgia is 29% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,769 Lari (руб 38,075) | руб 68,166 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 922 Lari (руб 19,844) | руб 37,974 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 239 Lari (руб 5,147) | руб 6,392 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,200 Lari (руб 25,824) | руб 31,618 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 879 Lari (руб 18,922) | руб 22,018 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100 Lari (руб 2,152) | руб 4,038 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 43 Lari (руб 915) | руб 448 | + 104% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 600 Lari (руб 12,914) | руб 24,813 | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 422 Lari (руб 9,092) | руб 6,723 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 Lari (руб 646) | руб 416 | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 Lari (руб 281) | руб 926 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Georgia is 14% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250 Lari (руб 5,381) | руб 4,661 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 140 Lari (руб 3,013) | руб 2,580 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300 Lari (руб 6,457) | руб 5,654 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300 Lari (руб 6,457) | руб 6,714 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Georgia is 43% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 18,000 Lari (руб 387,431) | руб 1,237,120 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.71 Lari (руб 58) | руб 47 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 28 Lari (руб 610) | руб 1,548 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Georgia is 17% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 Lari (руб 215) | руб 476 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20 Lari (руб 430) | руб 504 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50 Lari (руб 1,076) | руб 1,289 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14 Lari (руб 299) | руб 311 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9 Lari (руб 188) | руб 183 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7 Lari (руб 151) | руб 206 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.00 Lari (руб 65) | руб 77 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.00 Lari (руб 86) | руб 97 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28 Lari (руб 601) | руб 580 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Georgia is 5% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50 Lari (руб 1,078) | руб 1,480 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 28 Lari (руб 596) | руб 574 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 80 Lari (руб 1,722) | руб 5,826 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 125 Lari (руб 2,696) | руб 3,401 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 Lari (руб 310) | руб 387 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 Lari (руб 258) | руб 168 | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.01 Lari (руб 108) | руб 221 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,000 Lari (руб 43,048) | руб 38,001 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 7 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 201 Lari (руб 4,325) | руб 3,491 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7 Lari (руб 146) | руб 160 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Georgia is 22% cheaper than in Russia
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