Cost of living in Georgia compared to United States
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| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Georgia is 49% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Georgia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 36 Lari ($12) | $17 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 Lari ($8) | $9 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 Lari ($2.60) | $5.07 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.13 Lari ($1.38) | $0.99 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5.67 Lari ($1.90) | $3.35 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.98 Lari ($1.66) | $4.43 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 Lari ($3.70) | $7 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.04 Lari ($1.35) | $3.91 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.89 Lari ($0.63) | $1.92 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.75 Lari ($1.25) | $3.28 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 22 Lari ($7) | $16 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.42 Lari ($1.15) | $2.26 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.51 Lari ($0.50) | $2.46 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Georgia is 72% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Georgia | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,072 Lari ($693) | $2,515 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,605 Lari ($537) | $1,960 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 202 Lari ($68) | $204 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,541 Lari ($515) | $1,778 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,067 Lari ($357) | $1,342 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 119 Lari ($40) | $139 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 34 Lari ($11) | $56 | - 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,096 Lari ($367) | $300 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 573 Lari ($192) | $135 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25 Lari ($8) | $12 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10 Lari ($3.25) | $26 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Georgia is 18% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Georgia | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 315 Lari ($105) | $51 | + 106% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 140 Lari ($47) | $46 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 310 Lari ($104) | $92 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300 Lari ($100) | $120 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Georgia is 57% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Georgia | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 53,615 Lari ($17,931) | $25,474 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.45 Lari ($1.15) | $1.06 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 49 Lari ($16) | $77 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Georgia is 53% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Georgia | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 22 Lari ($7) | $7 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20 Lari ($7) | $19 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 67 Lari ($23) | $125 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 Lari ($7) | $7 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8 Lari ($2.73) | $4.17 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8 Lari ($2.68) | $5.50 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 Lari ($2.24) | $4.18 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 Lari ($2.57) | $2.05 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 42 Lari ($14) | $25 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Georgia is 37% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Georgia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70 Lari ($23) | $49 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 Lari ($13) | $27 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 65 Lari ($22) | $196 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 152 Lari ($51) | $83 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24 Lari ($8) | $13 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 Lari ($3.90) | $5.19 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 Lari ($2.64) | $6 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,000 Lari ($669) | $499 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.17 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 79 Lari ($26) | $53 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 8 Lari ($2.58) | $9 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 16,374 prices entered by 2,654 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
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Cost of living in Georgia is 55% cheaper than in United States
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