Cost of living in Cherkasy is 38% lower than in Kutaisi (without rent).
Rent in Cherkasy is 42% cheaper than in Kutaisi.
Cost of living including rent in Cherkasy is 40% lower than in Kutaisi.
Food in Cherkasy is 43% cheaper than in Kutaisi.
Transport in Cherkasy is 7% more expensive than in Kutaisi.
| Cherkasy | Kutaisi | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population | 
| Cherkasy | Kutaisi | |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | ||
| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 3.9 $ | 9.23 $ | 
| Dinner, for 2 | 17.3 $ | 25.5 $ | 
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.79 $ | 7.88 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.97 $ | 1.1 $ | 
| Capuccino | 1.13 $ | 1.48 $ | 
| Coke, 330ml | 0.6 $ | 0.76 $ | 
| Markets | Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.78 $ | 1.9 $ | 
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.42 $ | 0.51 $ | 
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.81 $ | 1.43 $ | 
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.37 $ | 2.34 $ | 
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.77 $ | 6.2 $ | 
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.04 $ | 5.49 $ | 
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.69 $ | 9.47 $ | 
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.6 $ | 1.36 $ | 
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.48 $ | 1.57 $ | 
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.78 $ | 1.37 $ | 
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.38 $ | 0.68 $ | 
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.75 $ | 0.73 $ | 
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.3 $ | 0.4 $ | 
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.7 $ | 1.62 $ | 
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 3.48 $ | 5.53 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.8 $ | 1.23 $ | 
| Cigarette pack | 2.28 $ | 2.82 $ | 
| Transport | ||
| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.31 $ | 0.22 $ | 
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 10.2 $ | 18.3 $ | 
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.04 $ | 1.14 $ | 
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.21 $ | 3.7 $ | 
| Personal Care | ||
| Doctor visit, private clinic | 10.7 $ | 35.5 $ | 
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.8 $ | 11.3 $ | 
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.94 $ | 4.44 $ | 
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.3 $ | 2.47 $ | 
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.38 $ | 3.39 $ | 
| Utilities per Month | ||
| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 32.8 $ | 45.2 $ | 
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 50.6 $ | 69.4 $ | 
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 5.36 $ | 13.2 $ | 
| Rent per Month | ||
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 141 $ | 243 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 225 $ | 378 $ | 
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 186 $ | 361 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 362 $ | 525 $ | 
| Buy Apartment Price | ||
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 892 $ | 707 $ | 
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 693 $ | 728 $ | 
| Salaries and Financing | ||
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 347 $ | 262 $ | 
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.07 % | 10.27 % | 
| Sports and Leisure | ||
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 19.7 $ | 39.2 $ | 
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.95 $ | 5.51 $ | 
| Haircut | 3.63 $ | 8.9 $ | 
| Clothing and Shoes | ||
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 70.9 $ | 59.2 $ | 
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 41.9 $ | 36.5 $ | 
| Childcare | ||
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 192 $ | 79.6 $ | 
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,498 $ | 2,752 $ |