In order to evaluate standard of living and economic level of population, it is important to analyze not only revenues, but expenses as well.

“ACT” was interested how much Tbilisi residents spend on food products per month and, therefore, what is their purchasing power.

According to survey results, average montlhy cost of food products amounts to 569 Gel.

About 30% of respondents are those consumers who spend a minimum amount of money on food products per month, more precisely - less than 300 GEL. The monthly expenses of a third of the Tbilisi population (34%) vary between 300-500 GEL. The rest of the respondents, (36%) spend a relatively large amount on food products on a monthly basis - their expenses exceed 500 GEL.

In addition, the average monthly household income of the respondents amounts to 1238 GEL.

*The survey was conducted among a random sample of 800 adults who reside in Tbilisi and are responsible for purchasing food products in family. Margin of error varies between 3,5-4,2%.