- Cost of Living
- United States
- United States
- Atlanta
- Minneapolis
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Atlanta (United States) and Minneapolis (United States)
| Food | 2% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Atlanta (United States) is 2% cheaper than in Minneapolis (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | $13.73 | $14.62 | 6% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.83 | $5.93 | 2% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | $4.09 | $4.70 | 13% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.42 | $2.11 | 14% |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.17 | $2.14 | 1% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.14 | $4.33 | 4% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.23 | $5.42 | 3% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.44 | $4.21 | 18% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | $3.78 | $3.15 | 20% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | $2.24 | $2.15 | 4% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12.28 | $11.91 | 3% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.69 | $1.77 | 4% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.20 | $1.97 | 11% |
| Housing | 2% | ||
| Housing in Atlanta (United States) is 2% more expensive than in Minneapolis (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | $1,262 | $1,297 | 3% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 | $141 | 26% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | $45 | $44 | 2% |
| 40” flat screen TV | $577 | $606 | 5% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | $108 | $126 | 14% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8.52 | $10.54 | 19% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 | $26 | 18% |
| Clothes | 4% | ||
| Clothes in Atlanta (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Minneapolis (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | $42 | $40 | 4% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | $37 | $40 | 10% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | $73 | $72 | 2% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | $82 | $78 | 5% |
| Transportation | 27% | ||
| Transportation in Atlanta (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Minneapolis (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,039 | $22,685 | 2% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.95 | $0.98 | 4% |
| monthly ticket public transport | $77 | $53 | 46% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | $20 | $18.32 | 11% |
| Personal Care | 1% | ||
| Personal Care in Atlanta (United States) is 1% more expensive than in Minneapolis (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | $9.99 | $8.55 | 17% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6.06 | $6.73 | 10% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.18 | $3.68 | 13% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.42 | $4.16 | 6% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.14 | $3.58 | 12% |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.90 | $3.11 | 7% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 | $17.38 | 9% |
| Entertainment | 4% | ||
| Entertainment in Atlanta (United States) is 4% more expensive than in Minneapolis (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 | $40 | 6% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 | $19.45 | 10% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $171 | $161 | 6% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | $84 | $86 | 2% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9.05 | $8.25 | 10% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | $4.14 | $4.25 | 2% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | $4.62 | $4.58 | 1% |
| iPod nano 16GB | $126 | $119 | 6% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.74 | $0.48 | 56% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | $38 | $62 | 39% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | $5.07 | $6.44 | 21% |
| TOTAL | 6% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,501 prices entered by 508 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2013.
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