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- Athens, Georgia
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Cost of living in Athens, Georgia, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 2% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (C$13) | C$15 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.82 (C$7) | C$9 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.41 (C$4.30) | C$5.69 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.03 (C$1.30) | C$2.17 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.99 (C$2.51) | C$4.84 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.65 (C$5.86) | C$2.90 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (C$12) | C$10 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.14 (C$3.96) | C$4.00 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.39 (C$3.01) | C$3.31 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.64 (C$2.07) | C$3.07 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (C$17) | C$16 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.71 (C$2.15) | C$2.51 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.49 (C$3.13) | C$2.07 | + 51% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $910 (C$1,147) | C$1,576 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $683 (C$861) | C$1,122 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $129 (C$162) | C$109 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $688 (C$867) | C$1,019 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $585 (C$738) | C$774 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $94 (C$118) | C$66 | + 77% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $36 (C$45) | C$40 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $438 (C$552) | C$377 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $135 (C$170) | C$98 | + 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (C$15) | C$9 | + 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (C$14) | C$23 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $34 (C$43) | C$59 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $31 (C$39) | C$40 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $70 (C$88) | C$93 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $60 (C$76) | C$92 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 81% | |||
| Transportation in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 81% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,208 (C$27,990) | C$22,749 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.61 (C$0.77) | C$1.26 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $127 (C$160) | C$65 | + 146% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$31 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.31 (C$5.43) | C$8 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (C$13) | C$20 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $102 (C$129) | C$96 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (C$8) | C$6 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.07 (C$3.87) | C$3.72 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $2.26 (C$2.85) | C$2.83 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.59 (C$3.26) | C$3.09 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.65 (C$2.08) | C$2.46 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (C$20) | C$19 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $34 (C$43) | C$46 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (C$23) | C$26 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $102 (C$128) | C$101 | + 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $54 (C$68) | C$87 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (C$10) | C$9 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.59 (C$4.53) | C$5.53 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.94 (C$6) | C$5.67 | + 10% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (C$541) | C$549 | - 2% | |
| 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$43) | C$35 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.75 (C$7) | C$10 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 279 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,371
($4,261)
in Athens, Georgia
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$5,000
in Abbotsford.
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