- Cost of Living
- United States
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- Athens, Georgia
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Athens, Georgia, United States compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (C$12) | C$14 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.82 (C$7) | C$8 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.72 (C$4.68) | C$6 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.15 (C$1.45) | C$2.38 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.94 (C$2.44) | C$4.08 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.17 (C$7) | C$2.62 | + 149% | |
| 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$3.73 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.39 (C$3.01) | C$2.90 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.64 (C$2.07) | C$2.89 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (C$16) | C$16 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.71 (C$2.15) | C$2.31 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.69 (C$3.39) | C$1.76 | + 93% | |
| 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 | $919 (C$1,158) | C$1,186 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $618 (C$779) | C$982 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $132 (C$166) | C$117 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $790 (C$995) | C$919 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $512 (C$645) | C$695 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $90 (C$114) | C$64 | + 77% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $34 (C$43) | C$39 | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $458 (C$578) | C$392 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $135 (C$170) | C$111 | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (C$15) | C$10 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (C$14) | C$26 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $33 (C$42) | C$61 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $33 (C$42) | C$41 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $71 (C$90) | C$95 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $60 (C$76) | C$87 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | + 122% | |||
| Transportation in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 122% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,208 (C$30,502) | C$22,684 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.63 (C$0.80) | C$1.19 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $127 (C$160) | C$47 | + 237% | |
| 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$5.43) | C$8 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (C$13) | C$20 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $102 (C$129) | C$85 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (C$8) | C$7 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.07 (C$3.87) | C$3.90 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $2.26 (C$2.85) | C$3.90 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.59 (C$3.26) | C$3.21 | + 2% | |
| 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 | + 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 63% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $29 (C$37) | C$43 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 (C$23) | C$27 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $102 (C$128) | C$84 | + 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $56 (C$70) | C$93 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (C$9) | C$9 | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.59 (C$4.53) | C$5.44 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.96 (C$6) | C$5.57 | + 12% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $149 (C$188) | C$141 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.05 (C$0.06) | C$2.00 | - 97% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $36 (C$46) | C$34 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.75 (C$7) | C$10 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 139 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2017.
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Cost of living in Athens, Georgia (United States) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,125
($3,274)
in Athens, Georgia
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,000
in Abbotsford.
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