Cost of living in Buenos Aires, Argentina vs Tbilisi, Georgia
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| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 13% more expensive than in Tbilisi (Georgia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $642 (24 Lari) | 20 Lari | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $446 (16 Lari) | 15 Lari | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $159 (5.88 Lari) | 5.72 Lari | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $63 (2.33 Lari) | 3.39 Lari | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $148 (5.48 Lari) | 4.64 Lari | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $87 (3.22 Lari) | 3.61 Lari | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $284 (11 Lari) | 9 Lari | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $101 (3.73 Lari) | 2.41 Lari | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $48 (1.79 Lari) | 1.56 Lari | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $83 (3.06 Lari) | 2.80 Lari | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $284 (11 Lari) | 21 Lari | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $146 (5.40 Lari) | 2.88 Lari | + 87% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $42 (1.55 Lari) | 1.11 Lari | + 40% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is about the same as in Tbilisi (Georgia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $44,023 (1,627 Lari) | 1,883 Lari | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $30,938 (1,144 Lari) | 1,082 Lari | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,058 (150 Lari) | 162 Lari | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $31,780 (1,175 Lari) | 968 Lari | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $19,606 (725 Lari) | 822 Lari | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,088 (114 Lari) | 136 Lari | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,410 (52 Lari) | 31 Lari | + 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $34,703 (1,283 Lari) | 849 Lari | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $14,773 (546 Lari) | 536 Lari | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $362 (13 Lari) | 25 Lari | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $235 (9 Lari) | 13 Lari | - 32% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 16% cheaper than in Tbilisi (Georgia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $3,874 (143 Lari) | 170 Lari | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,583 (95 Lari) | 104 Lari | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $6,765 (250 Lari) | 321 Lari | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $5,508 (204 Lari) | 335 Lari | - 39% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 55% more expensive than in Tbilisi (Georgia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,059,630 (76,140 Lari) | 35,287 Lari | + 116% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $66 (2.43 Lari) | 2.56 Lari | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,260 (47 Lari) | 31 Lari | + 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $434 (16 Lari) | 13 Lari | + 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 6% cheaper than in Tbilisi (Georgia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $295 (11 Lari) | 16 Lari | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $581 (21 Lari) | 18 Lari | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,185 (44 Lari) | 64 Lari | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $278 (10 Lari) | 7 Lari | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $155 (5.74 Lari) | 9 Lari | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $240 (9 Lari) | 9 Lari | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $120 (4.42 Lari) | 2.59 Lari | + 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $138 (5.10 Lari) | 4.73 Lari | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $578 (21 Lari) | 13 Lari | + 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 27% more expensive than in Tbilisi (Georgia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,391 (51 Lari) | 39 Lari | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $695 (26 Lari) | 27 Lari | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,386 (88 Lari) | 144 Lari | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,163 (80 Lari) | 104 Lari | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $390 (14 Lari) | 14 Lari | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $193 (7 Lari) | 5.81 Lari | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $162 (6 Lari) | 7 Lari | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $61,592 (2,277 Lari) | 1,220 Lari | + 87% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $18 (0.65 Lari) | 0.26 Lari | + 151% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $2,261 (84 Lari) | 106 Lari | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $169 (6 Lari) | 7 Lari | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 16% more expensive than in Tbilisi (Georgia)
For example, you would need at least 6,170 Lari (ARS $166,903) in Buenos Aires to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 5,300 Lari in Tbilisi.
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