Cost of living
Samtskhe-Javakheti compared to South Ossetia
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Overview comparison
Samtskhe-JavakhetiSouth Ossetia
Consumer prices in South Ossetia are roughly 48% higher than in Samtskhe-Javakheti.
Cost of living
| Item | Samtskhe-Javakheti | South Ossetia |
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| Total with rent one person | 469 | 723 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,439 | 2,045 |
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| Without rent one person | 220 | 292 |
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| Without rent one family | 736 | 1,360 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 213.1 | 305.23 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 459.51 | 832.21 |
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| Food person | 146 | 252 |
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| Food family | 469 | 710 |
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| Transport person | 42.07 | 39.81 |
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| Transport family | 91.79 | 87.46 |
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| Life expectancy | 67.53 years | 76.68 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Samtskhe-Javakheti | South Ossetia |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.33 | 7.9 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 22.4 | 21.5 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.75 | 5.05 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.06 | 1.93 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.78 | 1.76 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1 | 1.76 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Samtskhe-Javakheti | South Ossetia |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 68.24 | 336.29 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 302.72 | 256.56 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 178.95 | 763.92 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 528.71 | 632.75 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 8.83 | 44.22 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 15.36 | 75.56 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 13.59 | 6.05 |
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Transportation
| Item | Samtskhe-Javakheti | South Ossetia |
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| Local transport ticket | 20.86 | 11.86 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,024 | 1,388 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 630 | 1,134 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.45 | 0.26 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 4.36% | 20.47% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 5.78 | 3.24 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.85 | 0.51 |
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Groceries
| Item | Samtskhe-Javakheti | South Ossetia |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.62 | 0.73 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.2 | 0.45 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.11 | 1.22 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.21 | 9.17 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.13 | 3.77 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 18.95 | 6.83 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.62 | 1.38 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.18 | 0.29 |
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Other
| Item | Samtskhe-Javakheti | South Ossetia |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 23.42 | 29.85 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.44 | 3.54 |
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| Doctors visit | 6.27 | 15.22 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.46 | 2.64 |
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| Brand Jeans | 42.77 | 86.84 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 74.91 | 112.43 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 458.56 | 302.86 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,522 | 11,640 |
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