Cost of living in Athens, Georgia, United States vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (C$14) | C$20 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (C$8) | C$10 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.85 (C$3.63) | C$5.78 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.71 (C$0.90) | C$1.98 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.05 (C$2.62) | C$4.18 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.65 (C$4.65) | C$3.04 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.53 (C$4.50) | C$4.24 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.65 (C$2.10) | C$3.76 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.88 (C$2.39) | C$3.41 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (C$17) | C$19 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.83 (C$2.33) | C$2.48 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.49 (C$3.17) | C$1.93 | + 64% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,056 (C$1,345) | C$2,136 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $754 (C$961) | C$1,241 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $130 (C$165) | C$133 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $826 (C$1,053) | C$1,120 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $710 (C$904) | C$806 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $117 (C$149) | C$66 | + 125% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $49 (C$63) | C$54 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $382 (C$487) | C$311 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $135 (C$172) | C$97 | + 78% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (C$15) | C$10 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (C$13) | C$25 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $35 (C$45) | C$60 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (C$50) | C$39 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $68 (C$86) | C$98 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $78 (C$99) | C$117 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,804 (C$27,783) | C$22,935 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (C$0.96) | C$1.39 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $48 (C$61) | C$67 | - 8% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $52 (C$67) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.64 (C$7) | C$8 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (C$12) | C$22 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $59 (C$75) | C$77 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (C$10) | C$6 | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.68 (C$4.69) | C$3.85 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $2.60 (C$3.32) | C$4.28 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.68 (C$3.42) | C$3.11 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.74 (C$2.22) | C$2.46 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (C$22) | C$20 | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $34 (C$43) | C$52 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (C$24) | C$26 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $172 (C$219) | C$117 | + 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $57 (C$73) | C$96 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (C$11) | C$9 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.35 (C$5.54) | C$5.42 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.83 (C$6) | C$7 | - 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $432 (C$550) | C$647 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.02 (C$1.31) | C$0.83 | + 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $32 (C$40) | C$35 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.41 (C$7) | C$11 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,500 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$6,204 ($4,869) in Athens, Georgia.
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