Cost of living in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 15% more expensive than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia)
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| Food | + 11% | |||
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| Food in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 11% more expensive than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Tbilisi | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 34 Lari (RM53) | RM19 | + 178% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 Lari (RM32) | RM17 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Lari (RM15) | RM11 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.28 Lari (RM8) | RM8 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 Lari (RM11) | RM9 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.95 Lari (RM8) | RM8 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 Lari (RM20) | RM26 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.53 Lari (RM5.57) | RM9 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.08 Lari (RM3.28) | RM5.53 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.21 Lari (RM7) | RM11 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 Lari (RM43) | RM108 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.21 Lari (RM7) | RM4.63 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.60 Lari (RM2.53) | RM3.50 | - 28% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 58% more expensive than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Tbilisi | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,444 Lari (RM5,439) | RM2,665 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,383 Lari (RM3,764) | RM1,526 | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 234 Lari (RM369) | RM218 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,464 Lari (RM3,890) | RM1,595 | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,467 Lari (RM2,316) | RM972 | + 138% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 158 Lari (RM249) | RM388 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 Lari (RM48) | RM125 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 874 Lari (RM1,380) | RM1,737 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 390 Lari (RM616) | RM584 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34 Lari (RM53) | RM30 | + 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 Lari (RM31) | RM25 | + 25% | |
| Clothes | + 72% | |||
| Clothes in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 72% more expensive than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Tbilisi | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 279 Lari (RM441) | RM295 | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 137 Lari (RM216) | RM114 | + 89% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 370 Lari (RM584) | RM289 | + 102% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 310 Lari (RM490) | RM331 | + 48% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 38% cheaper than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Tbilisi | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 37,238 Lari (RM58,805) | RM157,853 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.15 Lari (RM4.97) | RM2.39 | + 107% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 42 Lari (RM66) | RM117 | - 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 16 Lari (RM25) | RM44 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 75% more expensive than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Tbilisi | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 Lari (RM39) | RM14 | + 172% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19 Lari (RM30) | RM22 | + 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 76 Lari (RM120) | RM78 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14 Lari (RM22) | RM34 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Lari (RM16) | RM7 | + 130% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 Lari (RM18) | RM12 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 Lari (RM10) | RM5.06 | + 97% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 Lari (RM15) | RM7 | + 103% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 33 Lari (RM53) | RM39 | + 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 36% more expensive than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Tbilisi | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 75 Lari (RM118) | RM61 | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30 Lari (RM48) | RM26 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 58 Lari (RM91) | RM70 | + 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 133 Lari (RM210) | RM114 | + 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 Lari (RM34) | RM26 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 Lari (RM15) | RM12 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Lari (RM11) | RM16 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,791 Lari (RM2,829) | RM1,865 | + 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.22 Lari (RM0.35) | RM0.27 | + 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 111 Lari (RM175) | RM180 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7 Lari (RM12) | RM17 | - 29% | |
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TOTAL | + 15% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 181 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 13, 2024.
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