Cost of living in Georgia compared to United States
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| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Georgia is 62% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 Lari ($6) | $15 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 14 Lari ($4.24) | $8 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.66 Lari ($1.71) | $4.25 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.46 Lari ($1.04) | $0.88 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.74 Lari ($1.13) | $2.94 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.02 Lari ($1.21) | $4.12 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 Lari ($3.45) | $6 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.50 Lari ($0.45) | $3.31 | - 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.90 Lari ($0.57) | $1.68 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.75 Lari ($0.83) | $3.31 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 Lari ($10) | $14 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.76 Lari ($1.13) | $1.99 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.88 Lari ($0.27) | $2.04 | - 87% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Georgia is 71% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,500 Lari ($754) | $2,208 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,250 Lari ($377) | $1,545 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150 Lari ($45) | $178 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,500 Lari ($452) | $1,525 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 987 Lari ($298) | $1,113 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100 Lari ($30) | $111 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 20 Lari ($6) | $50 | - 88% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 897 Lari ($271) | $271 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 400 Lari ($121) | $127 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 Lari ($10) | $11 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 Lari ($6) | $22 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Georgia is 20% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 143 Lari ($43) | $47 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 104 Lari ($31) | $44 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 253 Lari ($76) | $87 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 335 Lari ($101) | $109 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Georgia is 66% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 44,805 Lari ($13,516) | $23,505 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.71 Lari ($0.82) | $0.64 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 28 Lari ($9) | $75 | - 89% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Georgia is 59% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 Lari ($5.49) | $7 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27 Lari ($8) | $16 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 68 Lari ($21) | $112 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14 Lari ($4.20) | $7 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9 Lari ($2.73) | $3.45 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 Lari ($2.66) | $4.93 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.79 Lari ($0.84) | $3.64 | - 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.75 Lari ($1.43) | $1.82 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 19 Lari ($5.80) | $22 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Georgia is 66% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40 Lari ($12) | $46 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 27 Lari ($8) | $25 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $205 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 100 Lari ($30) | $79 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 Lari ($6) | $12 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 Lari ($2.01) | $5.03 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.00 Lari ($1.21) | $5.80 | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 859 Lari ($259) | $420 | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.21 Lari ($0.06) | $0.51 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100 Lari ($30) | $50 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7 Lari ($1.97) | $8 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 65% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Georgia is 65% cheaper than in United States
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