Cost of living in Balti is 23% lower than in Marneuli (without rent).
Rent in Balti is 60% more expensive than in Marneuli.
Cost of living including rent in Balti is 13% higher than in Marneuli.
Food in Balti is 23% cheaper than in Marneuli.
Transport in Balti is 13% cheaper than in Marneuli.
| Balti | Marneuli | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Balti | Marneuli | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.66 $ | 10.2 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 34.4 $ | 44.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.81 $ | 7.81 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.42 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.29 $ | 3.22 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1 $ | 0.85 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.25 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.4 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.62 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.59 $ | 2.47 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.08 $ | 8.19 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.43 $ | 6.54 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.23 $ | 10 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.81 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.83 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.7 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.68 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.71 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.52 $ | 0.43 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.47 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.58 $ | 7.33 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.23 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.82 $ | 2.96 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.29 $ | 0.26 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 13.4 $ | 12.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.34 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.66 $ | 7.32 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 19 $ | 29.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.83 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.04 $ | 4.23 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.34 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2 $ | 3.35 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
143 $ | 45 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
219 $ | 69.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
10.2 $ | 18.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 462 $ | 287 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 841 $ | 454 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 350 $ | 390 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,067 $ | 706 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,900 $ | 1,031 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,411 $ | 663 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 605 $ | 401 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.1 % | 11.55 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.9 $ | 31.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.61 $ | 7.4 $ |
| Haircut | 4.11 $ | 10.9 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 102 $ | 124 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 62.5 $ | 75.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 372 $ | 241 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,704 $ | 5,593 $ |