Cost of living in Tbilisi, Georgia vs Johannesburg, South Africa
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| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 31% cheaper than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 Lari (R 87) | R 115 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 15 Lari (R 62) | R 61 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.72 Lari (R 24) | R 40 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.39 Lari (R 14) | R 17 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4.64 Lari (R 20) | R 32 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.61 Lari (R 15) | R 22 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9 Lari (R 37) | R 58 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.41 Lari (R 10) | R 25 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.56 Lari (R 7) | R 21 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.80 Lari (R 12) | R 17 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21 Lari (R 90) | R 95 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.88 Lari (R 12) | R 20 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.11 Lari (R 4.73) | R 10 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 50% cheaper than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,883 Lari (R 8,027) | R 14,254 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,082 Lari (R 4,611) | R 9,134 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 178 Lari (R 757) | R 979 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 968 Lari (R 4,126) | R 10,961 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 822 Lari (R 3,502) | R 7,525 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 136 Lari (R 579) | R 714 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 31 Lari (R 134) | R 567 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 849 Lari (R 3,619) | R 5,098 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 536 Lari (R 2,285) | R 1,535 | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25 Lari (R 105) | R 81 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 Lari (R 54) | R 32 | + 71% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 18% cheaper than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 170 Lari (R 724) | R 802 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 104 Lari (R 443) | R 645 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 321 Lari (R 1,368) | R 1,274 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 335 Lari (R 1,426) | R 1,254 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | - 72% | |||
| Transportation in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 72% cheaper than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 35,287 Lari (R 150,391) | R 336,803 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.56 Lari (R 11) | R 16 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 31 Lari (R 130) | R 977 | - 87% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 13 Lari (R 55) | R 197 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 32% cheaper than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16 Lari (R 69) | R 54 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18 Lari (R 79) | R 211 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 64 Lari (R 273) | R 522 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7 Lari (R 30) | R 43 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9 Lari (R 37) | R 29 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 Lari (R 38) | R 47 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.59 Lari (R 11) | R 26 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.73 Lari (R 20) | R 17 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13 Lari (R 57) | R 156 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 33% cheaper than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 39 Lari (R 166) | R 337 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 27 Lari (R 117) | R 182 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 144 Lari (R 614) | R 906 | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 104 Lari (R 442) | R 514 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14 Lari (R 61) | R 75 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.81 Lari (R 25) | R 33 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Lari (R 29) | R 36 | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,220 Lari (R 5,200) | R 8,884 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.26 Lari (R 1.10) | R 1.66 | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 106 Lari (R 452) | R 573 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7 Lari (R 28) | R 44 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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