Cost of living in Tartu is 40% higher than in Kutaisi (without rent).
Rent in Tartu is 76% more expensive than in Kutaisi.
Cost of living including rent in Tartu is 56% higher than in Kutaisi.
Food in Tartu is 33% more expensive than in Kutaisi.
Transport in Tartu is 77% more expensive than in Kutaisi.
| Tartu | Kutaisi | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Tartu | Kutaisi | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
10.7 $ | 9.23 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 52.5 $ | 25.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.27 $ | 7.88 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.23 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.52 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.99 $ | 0.76 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.27 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.1 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.9 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.76 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.9 $ | 6.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.14 $ | 5.49 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14 $ | 9.47 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.84 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.49 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.27 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.75 $ | 0.68 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.23 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.68 $ | 0.4 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.06 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.9 $ | 5.53 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.73 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.68 $ | 2.82 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.66 $ | 0.22 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 21.3 $ | 18.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.87 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.62 $ | 3.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 36.9 $ | 35.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.04 $ | 11.3 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.44 $ | 4.44 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.88 $ | 2.47 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.38 $ | 3.39 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
152 $ | 45.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
235 $ | 69.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
27 $ | 13.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 359 $ | 243 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 666 $ | 378 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 520 $ | 361 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 915 $ | 525 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,555 $ | 707 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,651 $ | 728 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,572 $ | 262 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.34 % | 10.27 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 41.2 $ | 39.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.23 $ | 5.51 $ |
| Haircut | 12.7 $ | 8.9 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 90.4 $ | 59.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 113 $ | 36.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 118 $ | 79.6 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,958 $ | 2,752 $ |