Cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia (United States) is 60% more expensive than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada)
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Food | + 24% | |||
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Food in Atlanta, Georgia (United States) is 24% more expensive than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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Atlanta, Georgia | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (C$28) | C$22 | + 27% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (C$17) | C$13 | + 32% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 5% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.00 (C$1.42) | C$2.85 | - 50% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.01 (C$5.68) | C$5.11 | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.30 (C$8) | C$4.89 | + 53% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (C$10) | C$10 | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.88 (C$7) | C$4.61 | + 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.33 (C$4.72) | C$4.40 | + 7% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.13 (C$4.44) | C$3.71 | + 20% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (C$19) | C$18 | + 4% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.72 (C$3.86) | C$2.63 | + 47% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.92 (C$4.14) | C$2.41 | + 72% | |
Housing | + 104% | |||
Housing in Atlanta, Georgia (United States) is 104% more expensive than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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Atlanta, Georgia | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,475 (C$4,923) | C$2,308 | + 113% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,298 (C$3,255) | C$1,757 | + 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $232 (C$329) | C$120 | + 175% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,163 (C$3,064) | C$1,249 | + 145% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,519 (C$2,151) | C$1,119 | + 92% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $194 (C$275) | C$93 | + 196% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $67 (C$95) | C$66 | + 43% | |
40” flat screen tv | $317 (C$449) | C$342 | + 31% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $132 (C$187) | C$152 | + 23% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (C$21) | C$12 | + 76% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $39 (C$56) | C$29 | + 93% | |
Clothes | + 19% | |||
Clothes in Atlanta, Georgia (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $68 (C$96) | C$79 | + 22% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $61 (C$86) | C$73 | + 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $103 (C$146) | C$119 | + 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $129 (C$183) | C$157 | + 17% | |
Transportation | + 75% | |||
Transportation in Atlanta, Georgia (United States) is 75% more expensive than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,147 (C$38,456) | C$27,346 | + 41% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.87 (C$1.23) | C$1.75 | - 30% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $94 (C$133) | C$57 | + 133% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (C$26) | C$30 | - 16% | |
Personal Care | + 28% | |||
Personal Care in Atlanta, Georgia (United States) is 28% more expensive than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$10) | C$11 | - 9% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (C$17) | C$38 | - 55% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $94 (C$133) | C$54 | + 147% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (C$11) | C$9 | + 21% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.13 (C$7) | C$5.44 | + 34% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (C$10) | C$6 | + 60% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.26 (C$7) | C$3.98 | + 88% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.45 (C$3.47) | C$1.60 | + 117% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $28 (C$40) | C$24 | + 67% | |
Entertainment | + 42% | |||
Entertainment in Atlanta, Georgia (United States) is 42% more expensive than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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Atlanta, Georgia | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (C$81) | C$65 | + 25% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $32 (C$45) | C$28 | + 62% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $192 (C$272) | C$104 | + 163% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $98 (C$139) | C$106 | + 31% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (C$21) | C$11 | + 87% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.57 (C$8) | C$5.86 | + 35% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (C$10) | C$6 | + 71% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $597 (C$845) | C$644 | + 31% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.55 (C$0.78) | C$0.50 | + 57% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $62 (C$88) | C$53 | + 66% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (C$12) | C$18 | - 33% | |
TOTAL | + 60% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 467 prices entered by 51 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 12, 2024.
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