- Cost of Living
- Georgia
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Georgia compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Georgia is 59% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 17 Lari ($6) | $14 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 13 Lari ($4.79) | $8 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.98 Lari ($2.25) | $4.52 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.73 Lari ($1.40) | $0.89 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4.14 Lari ($1.55) | $3.19 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.80 Lari ($1.05) | $3.98 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 Lari ($2.57) | $6 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.53 Lari ($0.95) | $3.33 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.29 Lari ($0.48) | $1.61 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.40 Lari ($0.90) | $3.64 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19 Lari ($7) | $15 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.80 Lari ($1.05) | $1.92 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.22 Lari ($0.46) | $2.13 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in Georgia is 73% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,386 Lari ($521) | $2,046 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 970 Lari ($365) | $1,576 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 167 Lari ($63) | $177 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 947 Lari ($356) | $1,584 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 607 Lari ($228) | $1,128 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 93 Lari ($35) | $119 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 24 Lari ($9) | $48 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,191 Lari ($448) | $328 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 589 Lari ($222) | $120 | + 84% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33 Lari ($12) | $11 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7 Lari ($2.65) | $23 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Georgia is 24% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 197 Lari ($74) | $47 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 141 Lari ($53) | $45 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 321 Lari ($121) | $86 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 313 Lari ($118) | $115 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Georgia is 59% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 31,755 Lari ($11,938) | $22,354 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.48 Lari ($0.93) | $0.78 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 56 Lari ($21) | $85 | - 75% | |
| 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 ($7) | $7 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27 Lari ($10) | $18 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 51 Lari ($19) | $111 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 15 Lari ($5.80) | $7 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8 Lari ($3.17) | $3.48 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 Lari ($4.02) | $5.14 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.61 Lari ($0.98) | $3.47 | - 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 Lari ($2.52) | $1.87 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15 Lari ($5.56) | $21 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Georgia is 45% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60 Lari ($22) | $45 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 27 Lari ($10) | $25 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 117 Lari ($44) | $174 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 105 Lari ($40) | $79 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13 Lari ($4.95) | $12 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.59 Lari ($2.10) | $4.89 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 Lari ($2.27) | $5.95 | - 62% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,119 Lari ($796) | $422 | + 89% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.27 Lari ($0.10) | $0.36 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 108 Lari ($41) | $53 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 4.58 Lari ($1.72) | $8 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Georgia is 58% cheaper than in United States
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