Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Georgia

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Cost of Living in Georgia is 51.9% lower than in United States (excluding rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in Georgia is 57.5% lower than in United States
Rent Prices in Georgia are 69.0% lower than in United States
Restaurant Prices in Georgia are 48.9% lower than in United States
Groceries Prices in Georgia are 56.2% lower than in United States
Local Purchasing Power in Georgia is 70.9% lower than in United States

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Restaurants	United States Edit	Georgia Edit	Difference
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant	20.00 $ (54.00 GEL)	11.11 $ (30.00 GEL)	-44.4 %
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)	76.00 $ (205.20 GEL)	33.33 $ (90.00 GEL)	-56.1 %
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)	12.00 $ (32.40 GEL)	8.52 $ (23.00 GEL)	-29.0 %
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)	6.00 $ (16.20 GEL)	1.85 $ (5.00 GEL)	-69.1 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	7.50 $ (20.25 GEL)	2.96 $ (8.00 GEL)	-60.5 %
Cappuccino (Regular Size)	5.31 $ (14.33 GEL)	2.79 $ (7.54 GEL)	-47.4 %
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)	2.60 $ (7.02 GEL)	0.84 $ (2.27 GEL)	-67.7 %
Bottled Water (12 oz)	2.11 $ (5.70 GEL)	0.46 $ (1.24 GEL)	-78.3 %
Markets	United States Edit	Georgia Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)	1.07 $ (2.88 GEL)	1.87 $ (5.05 GEL)	+75.6 %
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)	3.33 $ (8.98 GEL)	0.53 $ (1.43 GEL)	-84.0 %
White Rice (1 lb)	2.08 $ (5.62 GEL)	0.75 $ (2.02 GEL)	-64.0 %
Eggs (12, Large Size)	4.40 $ (11.89 GEL)	2.42 $ (6.52 GEL)	-45.1 %
Local Cheese (1 lb)	5.91 $ (15.96 GEL)	3.41 $ (9.21 GEL)	-42.3 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	5.57 $ (15.03 GEL)	2.63 $ (7.11 GEL)	-52.7 %
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)	7.53 $ (20.34 GEL)	4.38 $ (11.83 GEL)	-41.8 %
Apples (1 lb)	2.38 $ (6.43 GEL)	0.54 $ (1.46 GEL)	-77.3 %
Bananas (1 lb)	0.76 $ (2.06 GEL)	0.73 $ (1.97 GEL)	-4.3 %
Oranges (1 lb)	2.03 $ (5.47 GEL)	0.76 $ (2.06 GEL)	-62.4 %
Tomatoes (1 lb)	2.22 $ (6.00 GEL)	0.83 $ (2.24 GEL)	-62.7 %
Potatoes (1 lb)	1.32 $ (3.56 GEL)	0.31 $ (0.83 GEL)	-76.7 %
Onions (1 lb)	1.39 $ (3.75 GEL)	0.28 $ (0.76 GEL)	-79.7 %
Lettuce (1 Head)	2.22 $ (5.98 GEL)	1.26 $ (3.42 GEL)	-42.9 %
Bottled Water (50 oz)	2.25 $ (6.08 GEL)	0.66 $ (1.78 GEL)	-70.8 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	15.00 $ (40.50 GEL)	5.93 $ (16.00 GEL)	-60.5 %
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)	2.02 $ (5.45 GEL)	1.49 $ (4.01 GEL)	-26.3 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	3.62 $ (9.78 GEL)	2.13 $ (5.74 GEL)	-41.3 %
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)	10.16 $ (27.43 GEL)	2.96 $ (8.00 GEL)	-70.8 %
Transportation	United States Edit	Georgia Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)	2.50 $ (6.75 GEL)	0.37 $ (1.00 GEL)	-85.2 %
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)	65.00 $ (175.50 GEL)	14.81 $ (40.00 GEL)	-77.2 %
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)	3.50 $ (9.45 GEL)	1.11 $ (3.00 GEL)	-68.3 %
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)	2.82 $ (7.60 GEL)	1.19 $ (3.22 GEL)	-57.7 %
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)	30.00 $ (81.00 GEL)	6.11 $ (16.50 GEL)	-79.6 %
Gasoline (1 Liter)	0.89 $ (2.39 GEL)	1.13 $ (3.05 GEL)	+27.4 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)	35,524.95 $ (95,917.35 GEL)	18,518.52 $ (50,000.00 GEL)	-47.9 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)	25,921.73 $ (69,988.67 GEL)	20,378.17 $ (55,021.05 GEL)	-21.4 %
Utilities (Monthly)	United States Edit	Georgia Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)	210.32 $ (567.87 GEL)	73.22 $ (197.71 GEL)	-65.2 %
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)	60.80 $ (164.16 GEL)	10.75 $ (29.01 GEL)	-82.3 %
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)	72.41 $ (195.51 GEL)	17.07 $ (46.09 GEL)	-76.4 %
Sports And Leisure	United States Edit	Georgia Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership	45.55 $ (122.97 GEL)	52.63 $ (142.10 GEL)	+15.6 %
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)	21.83 $ (58.93 GEL)	15.29 $ (41.29 GEL)	-29.9 %
Cinema Ticket (International Release)	15.00 $ (40.50 GEL)	5.56 $ (15.00 GEL)	-63.0 %
Childcare	United States Edit	Georgia Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child	1,377.15 $ (3,718.30 GEL)	236.69 $ (639.06 GEL)	-82.8 %
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child	23,473.53 $ (63,378.53 GEL)	5,087.48 $ (13,736.20 GEL)	-78.3 %
Clothing And Shoes	United States Edit	Georgia Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)	52.42 $ (141.54 GEL)	74.48 $ (201.11 GEL)	+42.1 %
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)	42.82 $ (115.61 GEL)	42.21 $ (113.98 GEL)	-1.4 %
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	90.67 $ (244.80 GEL)	119.41 $ (322.40 GEL)	+31.7 %
Men's Leather Business Shoes	113.68 $ (306.93 GEL)	100.92 $ (272.48 GEL)	-11.2 %
Rent Per Month	United States Edit	Georgia Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	1,730.19 $ (4,671.53 GEL)	536.37 $ (1,448.19 GEL)	-69.0 %
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	1,429.99 $ (3,860.97 GEL)	367.71 $ (992.82 GEL)	-74.3 %
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	2,860.87 $ (7,724.36 GEL)	1,052.07 $ (2,840.58 GEL)	-63.2 %
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	2,388.36 $ (6,448.56 GEL)	650.25 $ (1,755.67 GEL)	-72.8 %
Buy Apartment Price	United States Edit	Georgia Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	284.27 $ (767.52 GEL)	156.61 $ (422.86 GEL)	-44.9 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	248.07 $ (669.80 GEL)	94.70 $ (255.70 GEL)	-61.8 %
Salaries And Financing	United States Edit	Georgia Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	4,289.44 $ (11,581.48 GEL)	529.82 $ (1,430.53 GEL)	-87.6 %
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)	6.34	12.21	+92.7 %
Last update:	29 November 2025	28 November 2025
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