Cost of living in Georgia compared to United States
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| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Georgia is 38% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Georgia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 37 Lari ($14) | $19 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 Lari ($10) | $10 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Lari ($3.97) | $5.95 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.02 Lari ($1.94) | $1.09 | + 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 Lari ($2.75) | $4.92 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.88 Lari ($1.89) | $4.79 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 Lari ($7) | $7 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.53 Lari ($1.37) | $4.70 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.56 Lari ($0.99) | $2.54 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.08 Lari ($1.58) | $3.09 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20 Lari ($8) | $16 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.63 Lari ($1.79) | $2.74 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.57 Lari ($0.61) | $3.08 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Georgia is 60% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Georgia | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,237 Lari ($1,252) | $2,998 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,078 Lari ($804) | $2,220 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 292 Lari ($113) | $218 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,099 Lari ($812) | $1,962 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,268 Lari ($490) | $1,466 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 290 Lari ($112) | $147 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 31 Lari ($12) | $63 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,176 Lari ($455) | $287 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 336 Lari ($130) | $132 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28 Lari ($11) | $14 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 26 Lari ($10) | $31 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Georgia is 23% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Georgia | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 167 Lari ($65) | $54 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150 Lari ($58) | $45 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 302 Lari ($117) | $93 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300 Lari ($116) | $120 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Georgia is 55% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Georgia | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 70,100 Lari ($27,118) | $27,716 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.04 Lari ($1.18) | $1.06 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 42 Lari ($16) | $83 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Georgia is 30% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Georgia | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 Lari ($10) | $8 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 32 Lari ($12) | $20 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 122 Lari ($47) | $136 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 34 Lari ($13) | $8 | + 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 Lari ($6) | $4.85 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 Lari ($5.07) | $6 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 Lari ($2.38) | $4.74 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6 Lari ($2.49) | $2.19 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 31 Lari ($12) | $27 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Georgia is 30% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Georgia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 80 Lari ($31) | $55 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30 Lari ($12) | $28 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 52 Lari ($20) | $198 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 172 Lari ($67) | $89 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 Lari ($8) | $13 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 Lari ($3.64) | $5.21 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Lari ($2.73) | $6 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,056 Lari ($1,182) | $567 | + 108% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.22 Lari ($0.08) | $0.20 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 132 Lari ($51) | $59 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7 Lari ($2.83) | $10 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 22,436 prices entered by 2,880 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Georgia is 46% cheaper than in United States
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