Cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 79% more expensive than in Tbilisi (Georgia)
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Food | + 58% | |||
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Food in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 58% more expensive than in Tbilisi (Georgia) | ||||
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Phoenix, Arizona | Tbilisi | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (51 Lari) | 37 Lari | + 37% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (27 Lari) | 27 Lari | + 2% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.79 (12 Lari) | 10 Lari | + 20% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (2.30 Lari) | 5.01 Lari | - 54% | |
12 eggs, large | $5.00 (13 Lari) | 7 Lari | + 82% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.91 (10 Lari) | 4.86 Lari | + 108% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (16 Lari) | 17 Lari | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.44 (11 Lari) | 3.36 Lari | + 241% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.71 (7 Lari) | 2.54 Lari | + 175% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.65 (7 Lari) | 4.04 Lari | + 70% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (40 Lari) | 20 Lari | + 94% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $3.16 (8 Lari) | 4.40 Lari | + 86% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.18 (8 Lari) | 1.55 Lari | + 433% | |
Housing | + 152% | |||
Housing in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 152% more expensive than in Tbilisi (Georgia) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,695 (6,966 Lari) | 3,527 Lari | + 98% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,193 (5,669 Lari) | 2,043 Lari | + 178% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $315 (814 Lari) | 301 Lari | + 171% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,748 (4,518 Lari) | 1,984 Lari | + 128% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,491 (3,855 Lari) | 1,257 Lari | + 207% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (384 Lari) | 279 Lari | + 38% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $74 (192 Lari) | 32 Lari | + 506% | |
40” flat screen tv | $294 (759 Lari) | 1,170 Lari | - 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $128 (330 Lari) | 338 Lari | - 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (32 Lari) | 27 Lari | + 17% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $44 (114 Lari) | 20 Lari | + 472% | |
Clothes | - 35% | |||
Clothes in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 35% cheaper than in Tbilisi (Georgia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $50 (130 Lari) | 297 Lari | - 56% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $40 (103 Lari) | 149 Lari | - 31% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (236 Lari) | 302 Lari | - 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $106 (274 Lari) | 302 Lari | - 9% | |
Transportation | + 102% | |||
Transportation in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 102% more expensive than in Tbilisi (Georgia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,806 (77,050 Lari) | 67,437 Lari | + 14% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.16 (2.99 Lari) | 3.06 Lari | - 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $64 (166 Lari) | 42 Lari | + 298% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (41 Lari) | 25 Lari | + 67% | |
Personal Care | + 90% | |||
Personal Care in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 90% more expensive than in Tbilisi (Georgia) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.69 (15 Lari) | 25 Lari | - 40% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $28 (72 Lari) | 19 Lari | + 275% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $149 (386 Lari) | 72 Lari | + 438% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (18 Lari) | 37 Lari | - 52% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.98 (13 Lari) | 12 Lari | + 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.18 (13 Lari) | 12 Lari | + 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.62 (12 Lari) | 5.65 Lari | + 111% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.52 (7 Lari) | 7 Lari | - 4% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $33 (86 Lari) | 31 Lari | + 175% | |
Entertainment | + 28% | |||
Entertainment in Phoenix, Arizona (United States) is 28% more expensive than in Tbilisi (Georgia) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $51 (131 Lari) | 75 Lari | + 75% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $24 (63 Lari) | 30 Lari | + 110% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $365 (943 Lari) | 58 Lari | + 1533% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (193 Lari) | 165 Lari | + 17% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (32 Lari) | 20 Lari | + 56% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.33 (14 Lari) | 10 Lari | + 43% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (16 Lari) | 7 Lari | + 118% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $562 (1,452 Lari) | 3,001 Lari | - 52% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (0.26 Lari) | 0.22 Lari | + 17% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (96 Lari) | 133 Lari | - 28% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (24 Lari) | 7 Lari | + 232% | |
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TOTAL | + 79% |

These prices were last updated on May 27, 2023.
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