Location: Tbilisi [Republic of Georgia]
Week 141….
Transportation
I took a few metro trips throughout the week at $0.16 per ride.
On Wednesday, I added a taxi ride to a metro trip: $1.88.
On Thursday, I took a couple taxis: $1.63, $6.93. The second one is ridiculous, and 3 times as much as it should have cost. I’m disputing it with the cab company, but even so, it’s still a hell of a lot cheaper than any Western country. Even when I get ripped off, I’m winning.
Accommodation
My current bill doesn’t include utilities. This week, the internet bill came in and I added it to the rest. So the per day amount is more than last week: $6.75. And that’s still a steal.
Also on Saturday, I had copies made of the keys to my new place: $7.85. That’s for a copy of 3 separate keys. Exterior doors have a lot of locks here.
Other
Travel insurance: $3.15 per day.
VPN: $0.26 per day.
Amazon Prime: $0.33 per day.
This blog: $0.31 per day.
Skype: $0.08 per day.
Chase Sapphire Reserve: $0.41 per day.
Passport: $0.03 per day.
Password manager: $0.16 per day.
On Tuesday, I had a copy of my passport printed: $0.05. So now, if I lose it, I’ll have something to show the embassy. Always keep copies of important documents in case something happens to the original.
Also on Tuesday, I bought a pair of ear buds: $4.71. My old ones are on the verge of death, and I want to maintain my ability to listen to things without disturbing those around me.
On Thursday, I bought a kettle: $7.84. It’s a nice one with a wooden handle, and it whistles when the water’s ready. I’d been boiling water in pans, but they have a bad tendency of boiling over and putting out the gas flames when left unattended. We can’t have a bunch of gas building up in the house.
On Thursday, I also got me teeth cleaned: $31.38. This is pretty cheap (by Western standards), and now I can run my tongue over them and not feel disgusted. I really should take better care of my teeth between cleanings….
Summary
| Week 141 | ||||||||
| Category | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Total |
| Travel | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0 | 0 | 0.31 | 2.04 | 8.87 | 11.54 |
| Lodging | 6.75 | 14.6 | 6.75 | 6.75 | 6.75 | 6.75 | 6.75 | 55.1 |
| Food | 0 | 2.83 | 10.13 | 0 | 9.26 | 10.98 | 1.88 | 35.08 |
| Other | 4.73 | 4.73 | 4.73 | 4.73 | 9.49 | 4.73 | 43.95 | 77.09 |
| Total | 11.64 | 22.32 | 21.61 | 11.48 | 25.81 | 24.5 | 61.45 | 178.81 |
So, another decent week even with all the occasional bills hitting. I love this country!
