Cost of living in Georgia compared to United States
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| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Georgia is 48% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Georgia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35 Lari ($13) | $22 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 22 Lari ($8) | $12 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Lari ($3.63) | $5.97 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.57 Lari ($2.05) | $1.09 | + 88% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 Lari ($2.55) | $5.73 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 Lari ($2.40) | $4.82 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 Lari ($5.62) | $8 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.54 Lari ($1.68) | $4.15 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.00 Lari ($0.74) | $2.25 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.19 Lari ($1.54) | $3.91 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 Lari ($10) | $18 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.48 Lari ($1.65) | $3.01 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.36 Lari ($0.50) | $3.00 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Georgia is 70% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Georgia | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,688 Lari ($992) | $3,013 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,814 Lari ($669) | $2,351 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 178 Lari ($66) | $240 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,526 Lari ($563) | $2,231 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,088 Lari ($402) | $1,656 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 159 Lari ($59) | $170 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 33 Lari ($12) | $61 | - 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 758 Lari ($280) | $249 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 526 Lari ($194) | $144 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 Lari ($13) | $15 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 29 Lari ($11) | $34 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Georgia is 6% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Georgia | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 151 Lari ($56) | $57 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150 Lari ($55) | $50 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 353 Lari ($130) | $105 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 327 Lari ($121) | $138 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Georgia is 63% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Georgia | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,495 Lari ($3,873) | $31,214 | - 88% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.25 Lari ($1.20) | $0.93 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 69 Lari ($26) | $88 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Georgia is 45% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Georgia | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 Lari ($7) | $9 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15 Lari ($5.54) | $25 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 86 Lari ($32) | $171 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 32 Lari ($12) | $10 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 Lari ($4.40) | $5.33 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36 Lari ($13) | $7 | + 82% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 Lari ($2.75) | $5.22 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Lari ($4.45) | $2.45 | + 82% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 41 Lari ($15) | $32 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Georgia is 37% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Georgia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 89 Lari ($33) | $61 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 34 Lari ($13) | $31 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200 Lari ($74) | $239 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 202 Lari ($75) | $105 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 26 Lari ($10) | $15 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 Lari ($3.14) | $6 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 Lari ($3.93) | $8 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 867 Lari ($320) | $458 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 166 Lari ($61) | $71 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 8 Lari ($2.82) | $11 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 14,974 prices entered by 1,690 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 18, 2025.
Exchange rate:
0.36904
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/
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Cost of living in Georgia is 56% cheaper than in United States
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