Cost of living in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 49% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia)
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| Food | + 70% | |||
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| Food in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 70% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Tbilisi | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 34 Lari (327 Kwacha) | 116 Kwacha | + 183% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 Lari (195 Kwacha) | 77 Kwacha | + 152% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Lari (95 Kwacha) | 44 Kwacha | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.28 Lari (51 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 123% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 Lari (68 Kwacha) | 32 Kwacha | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.95 Lari (48 Kwacha) | 33 Kwacha | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 Lari (121 Kwacha) | 127 Kwacha | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.53 Lari (34 Kwacha) | 38 Kwacha | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.08 Lari (20 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.21 Lari (41 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 Lari (266 Kwacha) | 164 Kwacha | + 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.21 Lari (41 Kwacha) | 28 Kwacha | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.60 Lari (16 Kwacha) | 35 Kwacha | - 55% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 35% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Tbilisi | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,444 Lari (33,544 Kwacha) | 15,433 Kwacha | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,383 Lari (23,210 Kwacha) | 8,623 Kwacha | + 169% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 234 Lari (2,277 Kwacha) | 539 Kwacha | + 323% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,464 Lari (23,991 Kwacha) | 14,999 Kwacha | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,467 Lari (14,285 Kwacha) | 5,897 Kwacha | + 142% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 158 Lari (1,536 Kwacha) | 480 Kwacha | + 220% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 Lari (293 Kwacha) | 1,674 Kwacha | - 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 874 Lari (8,513 Kwacha) | 3,603 Kwacha | + 136% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 390 Lari (3,802 Kwacha) | 3,551 Kwacha | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34 Lari (329 Kwacha) | 60 Kwacha | + 446% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 Lari (192 Kwacha) | 67 Kwacha | + 187% | |
| Clothes | + 150% | |||
| Clothes in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 150% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Tbilisi | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 279 Lari (2,721 Kwacha) | 780 Kwacha | + 249% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 137 Lari (1,335 Kwacha) | 670 Kwacha | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 370 Lari (3,600 Kwacha) | 969 Kwacha | + 272% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 310 Lari (3,023 Kwacha) | 1,458 Kwacha | + 107% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 13% cheaper than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Tbilisi | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 37,238 Lari (362,650 Kwacha) | 302,797 Kwacha | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.15 Lari (31 Kwacha) | 28 Kwacha | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 42 Lari (406 Kwacha) | 575 Kwacha | - 29% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 16 Lari (156 Kwacha) | 268 Kwacha | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 155% | |||
| Personal Care in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 155% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Tbilisi | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 Lari (239 Kwacha) | 52 Kwacha | + 364% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19 Lari (188 Kwacha) | 57 Kwacha | + 229% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 76 Lari (743 Kwacha) | 345 Kwacha | + 115% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14 Lari (134 Kwacha) | 51 Kwacha | + 163% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Lari (101 Kwacha) | 33 Kwacha | + 203% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 Lari (110 Kwacha) | 67 Kwacha | + 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 Lari (61 Kwacha) | 33 Kwacha | + 85% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 Lari (89 Kwacha) | 30 Kwacha | + 195% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 33 Lari (325 Kwacha) | 159 Kwacha | + 104% | |
| Entertainment | + 138% | |||
| Entertainment in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 138% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Tbilisi | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 75 Lari (726 Kwacha) | 281 Kwacha | + 158% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30 Lari (293 Kwacha) | 113 Kwacha | + 159% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 58 Lari (562 Kwacha) | 399 Kwacha | + 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 133 Lari (1,297 Kwacha) | 417 Kwacha | + 211% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 Lari (211 Kwacha) | 54 Kwacha | + 288% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 Lari (91 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | + 168% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Lari (69 Kwacha) | 16 Kwacha | + 327% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,791 Lari (17,445 Kwacha) | 4,666 Kwacha | + 274% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.22 Lari (2.15 Kwacha) | 1.31 Kwacha | + 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 111 Lari (1,079 Kwacha) | 810 Kwacha | + 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7 Lari (73 Kwacha) | 55 Kwacha | + 31% | |
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TOTAL | + 49% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 226 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 13, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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