Cost of living in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 35% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia)
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| Food | + 34% | |||
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| Food in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 34% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Tbilisi | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 37 Lari (832 ден) | 645 ден | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27 Lari (589 ден) | 313 ден | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Lari (229 ден) | 208 ден | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.01 Lari (111 ден) | 73 ден | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 Lari (157 ден) | 121 ден | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.86 Lari (108 ден) | 77 ден | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 Lari (377 ден) | 235 ден | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.36 Lari (75 ден) | 45 ден | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.54 Lari (56 ден) | 46 ден | + 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.04 Lari (90 ден) | 55 ден | + 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20 Lari (455 ден) | 419 ден | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.40 Lari (98 ден) | 81 ден | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.55 Lari (34 ден) | 38 ден | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 75% | |||
| Housing in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 75% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Tbilisi | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,554 Lari (78,952 ден) | 30,990 ден | + 155% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,120 Lari (47,087 ден) | 20,700 ден | + 127% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 295 Lari (6,557 ден) | 7,375 ден | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,984 Lari (44,077 ден) | 19,141 ден | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,257 Lari (27,911 ден) | 14,531 ден | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 279 Lari (6,202 ден) | 4,640 ден | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 32 Lari (703 ден) | 947 ден | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,170 Lari (25,978 ден) | 33,728 ден | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 338 Lari (7,510 ден) | 5,432 ден | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 Lari (602 ден) | 406 ден | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 Lari (444 ден) | 351 ден | + 26% | |
| Clothes | + 93% | |||
| Clothes in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 93% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Tbilisi | Skopje | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 297 Lari (6,592 ден) | 2,388 ден | + 176% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 149 Lari (3,300 ден) | 1,828 ден | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 302 Lari (6,718 ден) | 4,143 ден | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 302 Lari (6,712 ден) | 4,499 ден | + 49% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 16% cheaper than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Tbilisi | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 67,437 Lari (1,497,975 ден) | 1,412,800 ден | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.06 Lari (68 ден) | 73 ден | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 42 Lari (926 ден) | 1,603 ден | - 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 25 Lari (548 ден) | 365 ден | + 50% | |
| Personal Care | + 88% | |||
| Personal Care in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 88% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Tbilisi | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 Lari (546 ден) | 213 ден | + 156% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19 Lari (428 ден) | 251 ден | + 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 72 Lari (1,592 ден) | 1,086 ден | + 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37 Lari (818 ден) | 163 ден | + 403% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 Lari (277 ден) | 178 ден | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 Lari (262 ден) | 193 ден | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.65 Lari (125 ден) | 44 ден | + 185% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 Lari (150 ден) | 86 ден | + 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 31 Lari (698 ден) | 250 ден | + 179% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 47% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Tbilisi | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 75 Lari (1,668 ден) | 1,096 ден | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30 Lari (668 ден) | 614 ден | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 58 Lari (1,283 ден) | 1,132 ден | + 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 165 Lari (3,671 ден) | 1,587 ден | + 131% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 Lari (454 ден) | 289 ден | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Lari (214 ден) | 91 ден | + 137% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Lari (160 ден) | 123 ден | + 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,001 Lari (66,663 ден) | 38,422 ден | + 74% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.22 Lari (4.91 ден) | 5.02 ден | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 133 Lari (2,955 ден) | 2,986 ден | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7 Lari (163 ден) | 139 ден | + 17% | |
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TOTAL | + 35% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 551 prices entered by 74 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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