Cost of living in Georgia compared to Canada
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| Food | - 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Georgia is 64% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 Lari (C$7) | C$19 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 14 Lari (C$5.15) | C$11 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.66 Lari (C$2.07) | C$7 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.46 Lari (C$1.27) | C$2.25 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.74 Lari (C$1.37) | C$4.04 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.02 Lari (C$1.47) | C$4.86 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 Lari (C$4.19) | C$10 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.50 Lari (C$0.55) | C$3.86 | - 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.90 Lari (C$0.70) | C$2.71 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.75 Lari (C$1.01) | C$3.10 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 Lari (C$12) | C$18 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.76 Lari (C$1.38) | C$2.34 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.88 Lari (C$0.32) | C$2.06 | - 84% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Georgia is 64% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,500 Lari (C$916) | C$2,092 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,250 Lari (C$458) | C$1,603 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 138 Lari (C$51) | C$169 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,500 Lari (C$549) | C$1,592 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 987 Lari (C$362) | C$1,102 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100 Lari (C$37) | C$108 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 32 Lari (C$12) | C$53 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 897 Lari (C$329) | C$361 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 400 Lari (C$147) | C$165 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 Lari (C$12) | C$11 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 Lari (C$7) | C$24 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Georgia is 23% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 143 Lari (C$53) | C$75 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 104 Lari (C$38) | C$50 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 253 Lari (C$93) | C$113 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 335 Lari (C$123) | C$130 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Georgia is 61% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | C$25,107 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.71 Lari (C$0.99) | C$1.12 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 28 Lari (C$10) | C$106 | - 90% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Georgia is 54% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 Lari (C$7) | C$11 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27 Lari (C$10) | C$20 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 68 Lari (C$25) | C$91 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 14 Lari (C$5.10) | C$9 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9 Lari (C$3.31) | C$5.17 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 Lari (C$3.23) | C$5.42 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.79 Lari (C$1.02) | C$3.28 | - 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.75 Lari (C$1.74) | C$2.58 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 19 Lari (C$7) | C$25 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Georgia is 63% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 40 Lari (C$15) | C$54 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 27 Lari (C$10) | C$28 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$151 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 100 Lari (C$37) | C$94 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 Lari (C$8) | C$12 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 Lari (C$2.44) | C$4.96 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.00 Lari (C$1.47) | C$7 | - 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 859 Lari (C$315) | C$567 | - 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.21 Lari (C$0.08) | C$0.45 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100 Lari (C$37) | C$59 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7 Lari (C$2.40) | C$15 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
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Cost of living in Georgia is 61% cheaper than in Canada
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