Cost of living in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 69% more expensive than in Irkutsk (Russia)
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| Food | + 57% | |||
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| Food in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 57% more expensive than in Irkutsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Tbilisi | Irkutsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 36 Lari (руб 1,086) | руб 433 | + 151% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 22 Lari (руб 656) | руб 325 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 Lari (руб 278) | руб 174 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.24 Lari (руб 159) | руб 89 | + 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 Lari (руб 203) | руб 126 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.64 Lari (руб 171) | руб 204 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 Lari (руб 410) | руб 372 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.28 Lari (руб 99) | руб 120 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.83 Lari (руб 55) | руб 49 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.63 Lari (руб 110) | руб 76 | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 Lari (руб 870) | руб 528 | + 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.21 Lari (руб 127) | руб 147 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.58 Lari (руб 48) | руб 37 | + 27% | |
| Housing | + 128% | |||
| Housing in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 128% more expensive than in Irkutsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Tbilisi | Irkutsk | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,309 Lari (руб 100,152) | руб 38,219 | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,382 Lari (руб 72,097) | руб 25,343 | + 184% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 230 Lari (руб 6,953) | руб 3,648 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,379 Lari (руб 72,012) | руб 20,565 | + 250% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,373 Lari (руб 41,563) | руб 17,892 | + 132% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 345 Lari (руб 10,456) | руб 7,735 | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 32 Lari (руб 982) | руб 494 | + 99% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 846 Lari (руб 25,596) | руб 30,321 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 396 Lari (руб 11,994) | руб 3,840 | + 212% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 Lari (руб 906) | руб 430 | + 111% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22 Lari (руб 668) | руб 773 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | + 93% | |||
| Clothes in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 93% more expensive than in Irkutsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Tbilisi | Irkutsk | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 255 Lari (руб 7,717) | руб 3,709 | + 108% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 139 Lari (руб 4,208) | руб 2,481 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 326 Lari (руб 9,854) | руб 4,506 | + 119% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 297 Lari (руб 8,997) | руб 4,025 | + 124% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 30% more expensive than in Irkutsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 31,242 Lari (руб 945,689) | руб 1,036,780 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.25 Lari (руб 98) | руб 41 | + 139% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 38 Lari (руб 1,153) | руб 1,009 | + 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 15 Lari (руб 464) | руб 359 | + 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 53% more expensive than in Irkutsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Tbilisi | Irkutsk | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 Lari (руб 533) | руб 347 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19 Lari (руб 583) | руб 638 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 74 Lari (руб 2,241) | руб 1,631 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14 Lari (руб 417) | руб 276 | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Lari (руб 293) | руб 165 | + 77% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 Lari (руб 325) | руб 216 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 Lari (руб 192) | руб 103 | + 87% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 Lari (руб 260) | руб 119 | + 118% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 31 Lari (руб 924) | руб 369 | + 150% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 53% more expensive than in Irkutsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Tbilisi | Irkutsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 87 Lari (руб 2,621) | руб 1,269 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 32 Lari (руб 969) | руб 554 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 105 Lari (руб 3,193) | руб 2,613 | + 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 156 Lari (руб 4,709) | руб 2,827 | + 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 23 Lari (руб 685) | руб 304 | + 126% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 Lari (руб 272) | руб 133 | + 105% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Lari (руб 209) | руб 181 | + 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,791 Lari (руб 54,223) | руб 55,071 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.23 Lari (руб 7) | руб 3.25 | + 116% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 126 Lari (руб 3,825) | руб 2,706 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7 Lari (руб 222) | руб 113 | + 97% | |
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TOTAL | + 69% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 180 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2025.
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