Cost of living in United States compared to Georgia
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| Food | + 177% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 177% more expensive than in Georgia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (52 Lari) | 20 Lari | + 159% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (28 Lari) | 14 Lari | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.23 (15 Lari) | 5.66 Lari | + 156% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (2.98 Lari) | 3.46 Lari | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.90 (10 Lari) | 3.74 Lari | + 166% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.09 (14 Lari) | 4.02 Lari | + 248% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (21 Lari) | 11 Lari | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.40 (12 Lari) | 1.50 Lari | + 676% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.71 (5.85 Lari) | 1.90 Lari | + 208% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.20 (11 Lari) | 2.75 Lari | + 299% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (49 Lari) | 32 Lari | + 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.99 (7 Lari) | 3.76 Lari | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.11 (7 Lari) | 0.88 Lari | + 722% | |
| Housing | + 246% | |||
| Housing in United States is 246% more expensive than in Georgia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,183 (7,478 Lari) | 2,500 Lari | + 199% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,554 (5,324 Lari) | 1,250 Lari | + 326% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $179 (613 Lari) | 138 Lari | + 343% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,512 (5,180 Lari) | 1,500 Lari | + 245% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,116 (3,823 Lari) | 987 Lari | + 287% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $113 (386 Lari) | 100 Lari | + 286% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $51 (175 Lari) | 32 Lari | + 455% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $269 (921 Lari) | 897 Lari | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (428 Lari) | 400 Lari | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (36 Lari) | 32 Lari | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (75 Lari) | 20 Lari | + 276% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 26% more expensive than in Georgia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (160 Lari) | 143 Lari | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (144 Lari) | 104 Lari | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (296 Lari) | 253 Lari | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $108 (369 Lari) | 335 Lari | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 126% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 126% more expensive than in Georgia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,647 (80,991 Lari) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.65 (2.24 Lari) | 2.71 Lari | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $73 (250 Lari) | 28 Lari | + 781% | |
| Personal Care | + 146% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 146% more expensive than in Georgia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (24 Lari) | 18 Lari | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (55 Lari) | 27 Lari | + 99% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (380 Lari) | 68 Lari | + 457% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (22 Lari) | 14 Lari | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.43 (12 Lari) | 9 Lari | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.84 (17 Lari) | 9 Lari | + 88% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.60 (12 Lari) | 2.79 Lari | + 342% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.80 (6 Lari) | 4.75 Lari | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (74 Lari) | 19 Lari | + 288% | |
| Entertainment | + 163% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 163% more expensive than in Georgia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (158 Lari) | 40 Lari | + 296% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (86 Lari) | 27 Lari | + 223% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $201 (690 Lari) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (268 Lari) | 100 Lari | + 168% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (42 Lari) | 21 Lari | + 97% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.03 (17 Lari) | 7 Lari | + 159% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.71 (20 Lari) | 4.00 Lari | + 389% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $429 (1,468 Lari) | 859 Lari | + 71% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (0.87 Lari) | 0.21 Lari | + 313% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (166 Lari) | 100 Lari | + 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (28 Lari) | 7 Lari | + 333% | |
| TOTAL | + 168% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 168% more expensive than in Georgia
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