Cost of living in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Iowa City, Iowa (United States)
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| Food in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Athens, Georgia (United States) | Iowa City, Iowa (United States) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $11 | $14 | 16% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $7 | $7 | 1% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $2.85 | $4.70 | 39% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $0.71 | $0.86 | 17% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $2.05 | $2.37 | 13% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $3.65 | $4.43 | 18% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $7 | $8 | 11% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $3.53 | $3.06 | 15% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $1.65 | $1.56 | 6% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $1.88 | $2.81 | 33% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $13 | $13 | 2% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $1.83 | $1.84 | 1% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $2.49 | $1.66 | 50% |
| Housing in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 15% cheaper than in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) | ||
| Athens, Georgia (United States) | Iowa City, Iowa (United States) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $1,090 | $1,487 | 27% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $738 | $1,026 | 28% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $130 | $123 | 5% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $890 | $957 | 7% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $720 | $692 | 4% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $117 | $127 | 8% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $49 | $48 | 3% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $382 | $338 | 13% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $135 | $80 | 69% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $12 | $11 | 2% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $11 | $24 | 56% |
| Clothes in Athens, Georgia (United States) is about the same as in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) | ||
| Athens, Georgia (United States) | Iowa City, Iowa (United States) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $35 | $49 | 28% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $39 | $33 | 19% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $68 | $82 | 17% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $78 | $101 | 23% |
| Transportation in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 52% more expensive than in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) | ||
| Athens, Georgia (United States) | Iowa City, Iowa (United States) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $21,804 | $19,239 | 13% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $0.75 | $0.70 | 7% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $48 | $33 | 46% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| $52 | $17 | 216% |
| Personal Care in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 26% cheaper than in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) | ||
| Athens, Georgia (United States) | Iowa City, Iowa (United States) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $5.64 | $7 | 18% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $9 | $21 | 54% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $59 | $95 | 38% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $8 | $6 | 18% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $3.68 | $3.01 | 22% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $2.60 | $5.65 | 54% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $2.68 | $3.19 | 16% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $1.74 | $1.79 | 3% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $17 | $20 | 15% |
| Entertainment in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 51% more expensive than in Iowa City, Iowa (United States) | ||
| Athens, Georgia (United States) | Iowa City, Iowa (United States) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $34 | $34 | 0% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $19 | $19 | 2% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $172 | $95 | 81% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $54 | $67 | 20% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $9 | $7 | 24% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $4.44 | $3.83 | 16% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $4.83 | $4.40 | 10% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $432 | $430 | 0% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| $1.02 | $0.21 | 395% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $32 | $43 | 26% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $5.41 | $7 | 25% |
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For example, you would need at least $4,850 in Athens, Georgia to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $4,500 in Iowa City, Iowa.