Cost of Living Comparison Between Russia and Georgia 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Georgia is 18.5% lower than in Russia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Georgia is 17.9% lower than in Russia | |
| Rent Prices in Georgia are 15.8% lower than in Russia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Georgia are 5.1% lower than in Russia | |
| Groceries Prices in Georgia are 18.1% lower than in Russia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Georgia is 28.4% lower than in Russia | |
Restaurants | Russia Edit |
Georgia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
₽800.00 (₾29.32) |
₽682.20 (₾25.00) |
-14.7 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
₽3,100.00 (₾113.60) |
₽2,592.37 (₾95.00) |
-16.4 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
₽500.00 (₾18.32) |
₽682.20 (₾25.00) |
+36.4 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
₽150.00 (₾5.50) |
₽163.73 (₾6.00) |
+9.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
₽230.00 (₾8.43) |
₽218.30 (₾8.00) |
-5.1 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
₽223.05 (₾8.17) |
₽220.91 (₾8.10) |
-1.0 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
₽96.60 (₾3.54) |
₽69.96 (₾2.56) |
-27.6 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
₽45.33 (₾1.66) |
₽35.90 (₾1.32) |
-20.8 % |
Markets | Russia Edit |
Georgia Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
₽97.95 (₾3.59) |
₽143.22 (₾5.25) |
+46.2 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
₽56.37 (₾2.07) |
₽38.61 (₾1.41) |
-31.5 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
₽54.11 (₾1.98) |
₽50.47 (₾1.85) |
-6.7 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
₽135.66 (₾4.97) |
₽181.68 (₾6.66) |
+33.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
₽421.04 (₾15.43) |
₽262.66 (₾9.63) |
-37.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
₽199.21 (₾7.30) |
₽189.18 (₾6.93) |
-5.0 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
₽396.41 (₾14.53) |
₽346.32 (₾12.69) |
-12.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
₽68.11 (₾2.50) |
₽43.90 (₾1.61) |
-35.5 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
₽68.41 (₾2.51) |
₽55.85 (₾2.05) |
-18.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
₽68.45 (₾2.51) |
₽54.00 (₾1.98) |
-21.1 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
₽115.27 (₾4.22) |
₽64.57 (₾2.37) |
-44.0 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
₽30.75 (₾1.13) |
₽23.40 (₾0.86) |
-23.9 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
₽24.63 (₾0.90) |
₽19.61 (₾0.72) |
-20.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
₽111.78 (₾4.10) |
₽96.19 (₾3.52) |
-13.9 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
₽60.77 (₾2.23) |
₽49.94 (₾1.83) |
-17.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
₽699.50 (₾25.63) |
₽409.32 (₾15.00) |
-41.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
₽88.18 (₾3.23) |
₽109.28 (₾4.00) |
+23.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
₽166.98 (₾6.12) |
₽157.90 (₾5.79) |
-5.4 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
₽250.00 (₾9.16) |
₽231.95 (₾8.50) |
-7.2 % |
Transportation | Russia Edit |
Georgia Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
₽45.00 (₾1.65) |
₽27.29 (₾1.00) |
-39.4 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
₽2,642.00 (₾96.82) |
₽1,091.52 (₾40.00) |
-58.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
₽200.00 (₾7.33) |
₽81.86 (₾3.00) |
-59.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
₽56.33 (₾2.06) |
₽81.86 (₾3.00) |
+45.3 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
₽526.50 (₾19.29) |
₽818.64 (₾30.00) |
+55.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
₽67.06 (₾2.46) |
₽86.65 (₾3.18) |
+29.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
₽3,000,000.00 (₾109,938.17) |
₽1,500,843.56 (₾55,000.00) |
-50.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
₽2,725,932.75 (₾99,894.69) |
₽1,554,017.20 (₾56,948.60) |
-43.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Russia Edit |
Georgia Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
₽10,887.06 (₾398.97) |
₽5,605.91 (₾205.43) |
-48.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
₽547.93 (₾20.08) |
₽783.95 (₾28.73) |
+43.1 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
₽693.60 (₾25.42) |
₽1,210.68 (₾44.37) |
+74.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Russia Edit |
Georgia Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
₽3,163.97 (₾115.95) |
₽4,027.09 (₾147.58) |
+27.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
₽1,992.66 (₾73.02) |
₽1,120.07 (₾41.05) |
-43.8 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
₽500.00 (₾18.32) |
₽436.61 (₾16.00) |
-12.7 % |
Childcare | Russia Edit |
Georgia Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
₽32,308.21 (₾1,183.97) |
₽21,370.60 (₾783.15) |
-33.9 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
₽969,889.92 (₾35,542.64) |
₽438,117.67 (₾16,055.29) |
-54.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Russia Edit |
Georgia Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
₽6,084.15 (₾222.96) |
₽6,074.47 (₾222.61) |
-0.2 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
₽3,972.30 (₾145.57) |
₽2,804.87 (₾102.79) |
-29.4 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
₽9,668.25 (₾354.30) |
₽8,817.85 (₾323.14) |
-8.8 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
₽9,118.40 (₾334.15) |
₽7,622.17 (₾279.32) |
-16.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Russia Edit |
Georgia Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
₽45,401.51 (₾1,663.79) |
₽36,324.91 (₾1,331.16) |
-20.0 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
₽30,325.85 (₾1,111.32) |
₽25,444.89 (₾932.46) |
-16.1 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
₽78,741.61 (₾2,885.57) |
₽67,929.61 (₾2,489.35) |
-13.7 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
₽54,629.46 (₾2,001.95) |
₽46,453.10 (₾1,702.32) |
-15.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Russia Edit |
Georgia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
₽19,800.73 (₾725.62) |
₽11,158.21 (₾408.90) |
-43.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
₽14,091.35 (₾516.39) |
₽7,062.53 (₾258.81) |
-49.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Russia Edit |
Georgia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
₽70,016.24 (₾2,565.82) |
₽41,140.84 (₾1,507.65) |
-41.2 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 21.36 | 12.62 | -40.9 % |
| Last update: | 15 June 2026 | 15 June 2026 | |
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