Cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia, United States vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Atlanta, Georgia (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (C$20) | C$20 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.39 (C$4.25) | C$5.78 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.73 (C$0.91) | C$1.98 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.35 (C$2.95) | C$4.18 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.62 (C$4.55) | C$3.04 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.44 (C$4.32) | C$10 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.04 (C$3.82) | C$4.24 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.51 (C$1.90) | C$3.76 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.44 (C$3.07) | C$3.41 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (C$15) | C$19 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.90 (C$2.38) | C$2.48 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.43 (C$1.79) | C$1.93 | - 7% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Atlanta, Georgia (United States) is 25% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,761 (C$2,212) | C$2,136 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,273 (C$1,599) | C$1,241 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $173 (C$218) | C$133 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,377 (C$1,729) | C$1,120 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,053 (C$1,323) | C$806 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $77 (C$96) | C$66 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $46 (C$58) | C$54 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $275 (C$345) | C$311 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $161 (C$202) | C$97 | + 109% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (C$13) | C$10 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (C$27) | C$25 | + 8% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Atlanta, Georgia (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $53 (C$67) | C$60 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $46 (C$58) | C$39 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (C$107) | C$98 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $100 (C$126) | C$117 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Atlanta, Georgia (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,032 (C$31,436) | C$22,942 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.57 (C$0.71) | C$1.39 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $81 (C$102) | C$67 | + 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (C$19) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Atlanta, Georgia (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (C$8) | C$8 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (C$24) | C$22 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $116 (C$146) | C$77 | + 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.67 (C$7) | C$6 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.97 (C$3.73) | C$3.85 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.35 (C$5.47) | C$4.28 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.08 (C$5.12) | C$3.11 | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.65 (C$2.07) | C$2.46 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (C$27) | C$20 | + 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Atlanta, Georgia (United States) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (C$50) | C$52 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (C$34) | C$26 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $176 (C$222) | C$117 | + 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $66 (C$83) | C$96 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (C$14) | C$9 | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.13 (C$6) | C$5.42 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.55 (C$7) | C$7 | + 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $425 (C$534) | C$647 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.48 (C$0.61) | C$0.83 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (C$67) | C$35 | + 90% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $6 (C$8) | C$11 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
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These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,912 ($5,503) in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,100 in Abbotsford.
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