- Cost of Living
- Georgia
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Georgia compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Georgia is 61% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14 Lari ($5.34) | $14 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 12 Lari ($4.44) | $8 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.49 Lari ($2.03) | $4.57 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.56 Lari ($1.32) | $0.89 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.94 Lari ($1.46) | $3.18 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.80 Lari ($1.04) | $4.04 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 Lari ($2.49) | $6 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.54 Lari ($0.94) | $3.34 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.29 Lari ($0.48) | $1.60 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.43 Lari ($0.90) | $3.35 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20 Lari ($7) | $15 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.81 Lari ($1.04) | $1.92 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.27 Lari ($0.47) | $2.13 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in Georgia is 75% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,280 Lari ($473) | $2,038 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 957 Lari ($354) | $1,572 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 158 Lari ($58) | $177 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,039 Lari ($384) | $1,574 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 601 Lari ($222) | $1,125 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 90 Lari ($33) | $123 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 22 Lari ($8) | $48 | - 83% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,075 Lari ($397) | $334 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 560 Lari ($207) | $118 | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15 Lari ($5.55) | $11 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9 Lari ($3.15) | $22 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Georgia is 24% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 168 Lari ($62) | $47 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 160 Lari ($59) | $45 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 295 Lari ($109) | $85 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 227 Lari ($84) | $115 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Georgia is 60% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 31,755 Lari ($11,739) | $22,270 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.28 Lari ($0.84) | $0.77 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 59 Lari ($22) | $85 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Georgia is 62% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16 Lari ($5.94) | $7 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23 Lari ($8) | $19 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 55 Lari ($20) | $111 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 12 Lari ($4.47) | $7 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7 Lari ($2.60) | $3.51 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8 Lari ($2.79) | $5.08 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.41 Lari ($0.89) | $3.44 | - 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6 Lari ($2.24) | $1.86 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15 Lari ($5.71) | $20 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Georgia is 53% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 47 Lari ($17) | $44 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 27 Lari ($10) | $25 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 124 Lari ($46) | $172 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 94 Lari ($35) | $79 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 Lari ($4.23) | $12 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.00 Lari ($1.85) | $4.86 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.98 Lari ($1.84) | $5.86 | - 69% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,502 Lari ($555) | $427 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.30 Lari ($0.11) | $0.34 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 97 Lari ($36) | $54 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 4.36 Lari ($1.61) | $8 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Georgia is 61% cheaper than in United States
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