Cost of living in Georgia compared to United States
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| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Georgia is 57% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 Lari ($7) | $14 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 14 Lari ($4.87) | $8 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.66 Lari ($2.01) | $4.33 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.58 Lari ($1.27) | $0.87 | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5.01 Lari ($1.77) | $3.01 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.20 Lari ($1.13) | $4.08 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 Lari ($2.50) | $6 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.59 Lari ($0.92) | $3.38 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.65 Lari ($0.58) | $1.73 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.75 Lari ($0.97) | $3.22 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20 Lari ($7) | $15 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.90 Lari ($1.03) | $1.92 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.16 Lari ($0.41) | $2.07 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Georgia is 70% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,925 Lari ($681) | $2,230 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,188 Lari ($420) | $1,603 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 162 Lari ($57) | $178 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,168 Lari ($413) | $1,612 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 775 Lari ($274) | $1,139 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 127 Lari ($45) | $117 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 Lari ($11) | $48 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 897 Lari ($317) | $297 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 478 Lari ($169) | $121 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 Lari ($11) | $11 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 Lari ($4.05) | $23 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Georgia is 8% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 143 Lari ($51) | $49 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 104 Lari ($37) | $44 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 253 Lari ($90) | $87 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 335 Lari ($118) | $114 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Georgia is 63% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 44,805 Lari ($15,860) | $22,965 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.51 Lari ($0.89) | $0.77 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 31 Lari ($11) | $80 | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Georgia is 53% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 Lari ($6) | $7 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27 Lari ($10) | $20 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 68 Lari ($24) | $110 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14 Lari ($4.92) | $7 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9 Lari ($3.20) | $3.51 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 Lari ($3.12) | $4.98 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.79 Lari ($0.99) | $3.55 | - 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.75 Lari ($1.68) | $1.83 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 14 Lari ($5.04) | $22 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Georgia is 47% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 49 Lari ($17) | $45 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 27 Lari ($9) | $25 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 186 Lari ($66) | $221 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 118 Lari ($42) | $75 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18 Lari ($6) | $12 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 Lari ($2.36) | $4.81 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Lari ($2.46) | $5.84 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,415 Lari ($501) | $405 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.21 Lari ($0.07) | $0.19 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 112 Lari ($40) | $54 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5.96 Lari ($2.11) | $8 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Georgia is 59% cheaper than in United States
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