Cost of living in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 42% more expensive than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia)
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| Food | + 34% | |||
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| Food in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 34% 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 | 37 Lari (RM67) | RM18 | + 273% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27 Lari (RM47) | RM19 | + 153% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Lari (RM18) | RM11 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.01 Lari (RM9) | RM8 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 Lari (RM13) | RM13 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.86 Lari (RM9) | RM8 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 Lari (RM30) | RM26 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.36 Lari (RM5.99) | RM8 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.54 Lari (RM4.53) | RM6 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.04 Lari (RM7) | RM11 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20 Lari (RM36) | RM109 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.40 Lari (RM8) | RM4.55 | + 72% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.55 Lari (RM2.75) | RM3.18 | - 14% | |
| Housing | + 87% | |||
| Housing in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 87% 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 | 3,554 Lari (RM6,332) | RM2,505 | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,120 Lari (RM3,776) | RM1,780 | + 112% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 295 Lari (RM526) | RM197 | + 167% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,984 Lari (RM3,535) | RM1,411 | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,257 Lari (RM2,238) | RM902 | + 148% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 279 Lari (RM497) | RM196 | + 154% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 32 Lari (RM56) | RM125 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,170 Lari (RM2,083) | RM1,828 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 338 Lari (RM602) | RM623 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 Lari (RM48) | RM29 | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 Lari (RM36) | RM16 | + 128% | |
| Clothes | + 85% | |||
| Clothes in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 85% more expensive than in Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Tbilisi | Kota Kinabalu | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 297 Lari (RM529) | RM291 | + 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 149 Lari (RM265) | RM139 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 302 Lari (RM539) | RM294 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 302 Lari (RM538) | RM319 | + 69% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 15% 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 | 67,437 Lari (RM120,135) | RM157,853 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.06 Lari (RM5.45) | RM2.52 | + 116% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 42 Lari (RM74) | RM117 | - 37% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 25 Lari (RM44) | RM44 | + 0% | |
| Personal Care | + 114% | |||
| Personal Care in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 114% 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 (RM44) | RM12 | + 268% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19 Lari (RM34) | RM20 | + 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 72 Lari (RM128) | RM79 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37 Lari (RM66) | RM34 | + 96% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 Lari (RM22) | RM7 | + 211% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 Lari (RM21) | RM12 | + 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.65 Lari (RM10) | RM5.06 | + 99% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 Lari (RM12) | RM7 | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 31 Lari (RM56) | RM39 | + 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 85% | |||
| Entertainment in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 85% 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 (RM134) | RM61 | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30 Lari (RM54) | RM26 | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 58 Lari (RM103) | RM70 | + 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 165 Lari (RM294) | RM114 | + 159% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 Lari (RM36) | RM26 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Lari (RM17) | RM12 | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Lari (RM13) | RM16 | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,001 Lari (RM5,346) | RM1,762 | + 203% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.22 Lari (RM0.39) | RM0.27 | + 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 133 Lari (RM237) | RM180 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7 Lari (RM13) | RM17 | - 21% | |
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TOTAL | + 42% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 412 prices entered by 57 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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