Cost of living in Denver, Colorado (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Atlanta, Georgia (United States)
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| Food | + 19% | |||
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| Food in Denver, Colorado (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Atlanta, Georgia (United States) | ||||
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| Denver, Colorado | Atlanta, Georgia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 | $16 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 | $9 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 | $5.74 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.02 | $0.94 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.35 | $3.64 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.07 | $4.90 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 | $6 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.77 | $4.62 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.55 | $3.22 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.09 | $2.81 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 | $12 | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.99 | $2.48 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.84 | $2.51 | + 53% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Denver, Colorado (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Atlanta, Georgia (United States) | ||||
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| Denver, Colorado | Atlanta, Georgia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,220 | $2,878 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,469 | $2,104 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $149 | $245 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,996 | $1,792 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,619 | $1,481 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $104 | $187 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $70 | $54 | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $304 | $300 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $132 | $138 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 | $17 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $43 | $30 | + 42% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Denver, Colorado (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Atlanta, Georgia (United States) | ||||
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| Denver, Colorado | Atlanta, Georgia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $63 | $53 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $40 | $42 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 | $83 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $145 | $104 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Denver, Colorado (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Atlanta, Georgia (United States) | ||||
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| Denver, Colorado | Atlanta, Georgia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,480 | $23,732 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.02 | $0.94 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $129 | $98 | + 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 | $19 | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Denver, Colorado (United States) is about the same as in Atlanta, Georgia (United States) | ||||
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| Denver, Colorado | Atlanta, Georgia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 | $12 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 | $15 | + 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $165 | $136 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 | $12 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.86 | $4.45 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.18 | $10 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.12 | $4.13 | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.38 | $2.22 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $32 | $29 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Denver, Colorado (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Atlanta, Georgia (United States) | ||||
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| Denver, Colorado | Atlanta, Georgia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $62 | $49 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 | $29 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $213 | $243 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $96 | $89 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 | $16 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.34 | $5.47 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 | $7 | - 0% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $521 | $534 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.27 | $0.28 | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $77 | $43 | + 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 | $9 | + 2% | |
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TOTAL | + 16% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,032 prices entered by 99 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2023.
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