Cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Summary of cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $6,731
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $4,075
  • Cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is more expensive than in 79% of cities in USA (8 out of 33)
  • Cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is more expensive than in 82% of cities in N. America (8 out of 39)
  • Cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is more expensive than in 92% of cities in the World (17 out of 189)
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List of prices in Atlanta, Georgia
Current as of Mar 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district $21
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) $12
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast $7
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk $1.07
12 eggs, large $4.08
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes $5.22
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese $7
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples $5.44
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes $3.46
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket $3.47
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality $12
2 liters of coca-cola $2.48
Bread for 2 people for 1 day $2.94
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area $3,626
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area $2,597
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat $243
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area $1,994
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area $1,565
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio $163
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) $70
40” flat screen tv $381
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) $147
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $14
Hourly rate for cleaning help $28
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) $64
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) $63
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) $99
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes $144
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new $27,905
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas $0.90
Monthly ticket public transport $97
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) $21
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) $12
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) $15
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) $136
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) $17
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) $4.92
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) $12
4 rolls of toilet paper $7
Tube of toothpaste $2.82
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city $30
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub $53
2 tickets to the movies $34
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) $192
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert $99
1 cocktail drink in downtown club $16
Cappuccino in expat area of the city $5.50
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) $7
Ipad wi-fi 128gb $540
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) $0.56
1 month of gym membership in business district $84
1 package of marlboro cigarettes $8
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 516 prices entered by 57 different people.
Latest price update: March 18, 2024

Atlanta position in our World Ranking

the world
17th
out of 189
n. america
8th
out of 39
usa
8th
out of 33

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