Cost of living in Athens (Greece) is 19% more expensive than in Tbilisi (Georgia)
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Food | + 16% | |||
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Food in Athens (Greece) is 16% more expensive than in Tbilisi (Georgia) | ||||
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Athens | Tbilisi | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (38 Lari) | 37 Lari | + 1% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (21 Lari) | 27 Lari | - 19% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.58 (13 Lari) | 10 Lari | + 23% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.85 (5.11 Lari) | 5.01 Lari | + 2% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.97 (14 Lari) | 7 Lari | + 94% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.93 (5.34 Lari) | 4.86 Lari | + 10% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (18 Lari) | 17 Lari | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.78 (4.92 Lari) | 3.36 Lari | + 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.04 (2.89 Lari) | 2.54 Lari | + 14% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.66 (4.60 Lari) | 4.04 Lari | + 14% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (27 Lari) | 20 Lari | + 30% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.67 (7 Lari) | 4.40 Lari | + 68% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.26 (3.47 Lari) | 1.55 Lari | + 125% | |
Housing | + 4% | |||
Housing in Athens (Greece) is 4% more expensive than in Tbilisi (Georgia) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,024 (2,836 Lari) | 3,554 Lari | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €776 (2,149 Lari) | 2,120 Lari | + 1% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €236 (655 Lari) | 295 Lari | + 122% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €619 (1,714 Lari) | 1,984 Lari | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €404 (1,119 Lari) | 1,257 Lari | - 11% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €132 (365 Lari) | 279 Lari | + 31% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (76 Lari) | 32 Lari | + 140% | |
40” flat screen tv | €400 (1,107 Lari) | 1,170 Lari | - 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €87 (240 Lari) | 338 Lari | - 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (33 Lari) | 27 Lari | + 21% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (19 Lari) | 20 Lari | - 4% | |
Clothes | - 33% | |||
Clothes in Athens (Greece) is 33% cheaper than in Tbilisi (Georgia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €76 (212 Lari) | 297 Lari | - 29% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (90 Lari) | 149 Lari | - 39% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (231 Lari) | 302 Lari | - 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €91 (253 Lari) | 302 Lari | - 16% | |
Transportation | + 56% | |||
Transportation in Athens (Greece) is 56% more expensive than in Tbilisi (Georgia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,664 (68,266 Lari) | 67,437 Lari | + 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.03 (5.62 Lari) | 3.06 Lari | + 84% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €32 (89 Lari) | 42 Lari | + 113% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €11 (32 Lari) | 25 Lari | + 28% | |
Personal Care | + 4% | |||
Personal Care in Athens (Greece) is 4% more expensive than in Tbilisi (Georgia) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.69 (16 Lari) | 25 Lari | - 36% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (25 Lari) | 19 Lari | + 28% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €42 (117 Lari) | 72 Lari | + 63% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.92 (16 Lari) | 37 Lari | - 55% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.77 (10 Lari) | 12 Lari | - 16% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.58 (13 Lari) | 12 Lari | + 8% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.16 (9 Lari) | 5.65 Lari | + 55% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.43 (7 Lari) | 7 Lari | - 0% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (35 Lari) | 31 Lari | + 13% | |
Entertainment | + 35% | |||
Entertainment in Athens (Greece) is 35% more expensive than in Tbilisi (Georgia) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (102 Lari) | 75 Lari | + 36% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 (45 Lari) | 30 Lari | + 49% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €41 (114 Lari) | 58 Lari | + 97% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (146 Lari) | 165 Lari | - 12% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (33 Lari) | 20 Lari | + 60% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.25 (12 Lari) | 10 Lari | + 22% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.39 (12 Lari) | 7 Lari | + 69% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €585 (1,620 Lari) | 3,001 Lari | - 46% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.46 (1.27 Lari) | 0.22 Lari | + 477% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (110 Lari) | 133 Lari | - 17% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.18 (14 Lari) | 7 Lari | + 96% | |
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TOTAL | + 19% |

These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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