Cost of living in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 8% cheaper than in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States)
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Food | - 19% | |||
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Food in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 19% cheaper than in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 37 Lari ($14) | $14 | + 5% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27 Lari ($10) | $8 | + 28% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Lari ($3.98) | $4.56 | - 13% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.01 Lari ($1.93) | $0.96 | + 102% | |
12 eggs, large | 7 Lari ($2.73) | $2.60 | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.86 Lari ($1.87) | $3.15 | - 41% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 Lari ($7) | $4.87 | + 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.36 Lari ($1.30) | $3.38 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.54 Lari ($0.98) | $2.29 | - 57% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.04 Lari ($1.56) | $2.83 | - 45% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20 Lari ($8) | $19 | - 58% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 4.40 Lari ($1.70) | $1.86 | - 9% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.55 Lari ($0.60) | $2.19 | - 73% | |
Housing | - 22% | |||
Housing in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 22% cheaper than in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,554 Lari ($1,370) | $1,295 | + 6% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,120 Lari ($817) | $841 | - 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 295 Lari ($114) | $164 | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,984 Lari ($765) | $893 | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,257 Lari ($484) | $704 | - 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 279 Lari ($108) | $129 | - 17% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 32 Lari ($12) | $56 | - 78% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,170 Lari ($451) | $351 | + 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 338 Lari ($130) | $66 | + 98% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 Lari ($10) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 Lari ($8) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 70% | |||
Clothes in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 70% more expensive than in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 297 Lari ($114) | $52 | + 120% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 149 Lari ($57) | $31 | + 85% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 302 Lari ($117) | $101 | + 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 302 Lari ($116) | $105 | + 11% | |
Transportation | + 6% | |||
Transportation in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 6% more expensive than in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 67,437 Lari ($25,987) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.06 Lari ($1.18) | $0.56 | + 111% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 42 Lari ($16) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 25 Lari ($10) | $14 | - 34% | |
Personal Care | - 1% | |||
Personal Care in Tbilisi (Georgia) is about the same as in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 Lari ($9) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19 Lari ($7) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 72 Lari ($28) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37 Lari ($14) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 Lari ($4.81) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 Lari ($4.55) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.65 Lari ($2.18) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 7 Lari ($2.60) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 31 Lari ($12) | $15 | - 19% | |
Entertainment | - 11% | |||
Entertainment in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 11% cheaper than in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 75 Lari ($29) | $40 | - 27% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 30 Lari ($12) | $21 | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 58 Lari ($22) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 165 Lari ($64) | $70 | - 10% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 Lari ($8) | $8 | - 4% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Lari ($3.72) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Lari ($2.77) | $4.73 | - 41% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,001 Lari ($1,156) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.22 Lari ($0.09) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 133 Lari ($51) | $37 | + 40% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7 Lari ($2.82) | $6 | - 56% | |
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TOTAL | - 8% |

These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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