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- Athens, Georgia
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Cost of living in Athens, Georgia, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (C$12) | C$14 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.82 (C$7) | C$8 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.43 (C$4.22) | C$5.67 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.03 (C$1.27) | C$2.40 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.06 (C$2.54) | C$4.13 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.65 (C$5.72) | C$2.54 | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (C$12) | C$9 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.14 (C$3.87) | C$3.55 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.39 (C$2.94) | C$3.02 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.64 (C$2.02) | C$2.26 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (C$16) | C$15 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.71 (C$2.10) | C$2.18 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.76 (C$3.40) | C$1.87 | + 82% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 1% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $910 (C$1,120) | C$1,186 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $683 (C$841) | C$982 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $129 (C$159) | C$104 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $790 (C$972) | C$919 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $585 (C$721) | C$695 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $90 (C$111) | C$64 | + 73% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $34 (C$42) | C$39 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $438 (C$539) | C$393 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $135 (C$166) | C$111 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (C$14) | C$10 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (C$14) | C$25 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $34 (C$42) | C$61 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $28 (C$34) | C$41 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $70 (C$86) | C$95 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $60 (C$74) | C$87 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | + 110% | |||
| Transportation in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 110% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,208 (C$27,343) | C$23,851 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.61 (C$0.75) | C$1.19 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $127 (C$156) | C$47 | + 229% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.31 (C$5.30) | C$7 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (C$12) | C$20 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $102 (C$126) | C$85 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (C$8) | C$6 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.07 (C$3.78) | C$2.88 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $2.26 (C$2.79) | C$3.82 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.59 (C$3.18) | C$3.16 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.65 (C$2.04) | C$2.53 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (C$19) | C$19 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $32 (C$40) | C$45 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 (C$23) | C$26 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $102 (C$125) | C$84 | + 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $56 (C$69) | C$89 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (C$9) | C$9 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.59 (C$4.43) | C$5.72 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.96 (C$6) | C$5.43 | + 13% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | C$850 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.05 (C$0.06) | C$1.04 | - 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (C$42) | C$34 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.75 (C$7) | C$10 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 148 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 14, 2017.
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Cost of living in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$3,901
($3,169)
in Athens, Georgia
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,500
in Abbotsford.
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