Cost of living in Georgia compared to United Kingdom
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Food | - 30% | |||
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Food in Georgia is 30% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Georgia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35 Lari (£10) | £13 | - 23% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24 Lari (£7) | £8 | - 7% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 Lari (£2.66) | £4.26 | - 38% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.27 Lari (£1.56) | £1.20 | + 30% | |
12 eggs, large | 7 Lari (£2.10) | £3.63 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.63 Lari (£1.67) | £2.28 | - 27% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 Lari (£3.76) | £5.34 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.74 Lari (£1.11) | £2.13 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.03 Lari (£0.60) | £0.89 | - 33% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.00 Lari (£1.18) | £1.97 | - 40% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 23 Lari (£7) | £10 | - 33% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 4.31 Lari (£1.28) | £2.36 | - 46% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.73 Lari (£0.51) | £1.04 | - 51% | |
Housing | - 55% | |||
Housing in Georgia is 55% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Georgia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,921 Lari (£1,160) | £1,997 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,344 Lari (£693) | £1,637 | - 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 204 Lari (£60) | £229 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,479 Lari (£733) | £1,818 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,484 Lari (£439) | £1,060 | - 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 148 Lari (£44) | £190 | - 77% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 32 Lari (£9) | £26 | - 63% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,080 Lari (£319) | £324 | - 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 336 Lari (£99) | £83 | + 20% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33 Lari (£10) | £7 | + 48% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19 Lari (£5.58) | £16 | - 65% | |
Clothes | + 19% | |||
Clothes in Georgia is 19% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
Georgia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 247 Lari (£73) | £73 | - 0% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 147 Lari (£43) | £32 | + 34% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 358 Lari (£106) | £81 | + 31% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300 Lari (£89) | £83 | + 7% | |
Transportation | - 67% | |||
Transportation in Georgia is 67% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Georgia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 70,000 Lari (£20,709) | £25,126 | - 18% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.94 Lari (£0.87) | £1.44 | - 40% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 42 Lari (£12) | £85 | - 85% | |
Personal Care | - 10% | |||
Personal Care in Georgia is 10% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Georgia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 Lari (£8) | £5.04 | + 49% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 32 Lari (£9) | £8 | + 20% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 86 Lari (£26) | £74 | - 65% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17 Lari (£4.93) | £4.77 | + 3% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 Lari (£3.41) | £1.97 | + 73% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 Lari (£3.51) | £3.78 | - 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 Lari (£1.93) | £2.39 | - 19% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 9 Lari (£2.53) | £1.77 | + 43% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 33 Lari (£10) | £14 | - 30% | |
Entertainment | - 44% | |||
Entertainment in Georgia is 44% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Georgia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 68 Lari (£20) | £40 | - 49% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 21 Lari (£6) | £19 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 52 Lari (£15) | £124 | - 87% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 130 Lari (£38) | £69 | - 44% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 Lari (£5.93) | £11 | - 45% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 Lari (£2.77) | £3.71 | - 25% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Lari (£1.94) | £5.75 | - 66% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,493 Lari (£737) | £537 | + 37% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.35 Lari (£0.10) | £0.28 | - 63% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 123 Lari (£36) | £35 | + 5% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7 Lari (£2.07) | £14 | - 85% | |
TOTAL | - 49% |
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These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Georgia is 49% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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