Cost of living in Athens, Georgia, United States vs Quebec City, Canada
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Food | - 14% | |||
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Food in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (C$14) | C$16 | - 12% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (C$9) | C$11 | - 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.85 (C$3.56) | C$7 | - 51% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.71 (C$0.89) | C$2.13 | - 58% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.05 (C$2.57) | C$4.08 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.65 (C$4.56) | C$5.00 | - 9% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (C$9) | C$11 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.53 (C$4.41) | C$4.27 | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.65 (C$2.06) | C$2.06 | - 0% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.88 (C$2.35) | C$3.32 | - 29% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (C$17) | C$16 | + 4% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.83 (C$2.28) | C$2.56 | - 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.49 (C$3.11) | C$2.15 | + 45% | |
Housing | + 21% | |||
Housing in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,090 (C$1,363) | C$1,372 | - 1% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $738 (C$923) | C$907 | + 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $130 (C$162) | C$115 | + 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $890 (C$1,113) | C$715 | + 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $720 (C$900) | C$624 | + 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $117 (C$146) | C$62 | + 136% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $49 (C$62) | C$43 | + 43% | |
40” flat screen tv | $382 (C$478) | C$463 | + 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $135 (C$169) | C$124 | + 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (C$14) | C$10 | + 39% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (C$13) | C$26 | - 48% | |
Clothes | - 19% | |||
Clothes in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 19% cheaper than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $35 (C$44) | C$79 | - 45% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (C$49) | C$53 | - 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $68 (C$85) | C$111 | - 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $78 (C$97) | C$132 | - 27% | |
Transportation | + 0% | |||
Transportation in Athens, Georgia (United States) is about the same as in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,804 (C$27,270) | C$21,367 | + 28% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (C$0.94) | C$1.12 | - 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $48 (C$60) | C$87 | - 31% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $52 (C$65) | C$19 | + 240% | |
Personal Care | - 19% | |||
Personal Care in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 19% cheaper than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.64 (C$7) | C$7 | + 1% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (C$12) | C$30 | - 61% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $59 (C$74) | C$126 | - 41% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (C$9) | C$6 | + 49% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.68 (C$4.60) | C$3.54 | + 30% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $2.60 (C$3.26) | C$3.73 | - 13% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.68 (C$3.36) | C$2.32 | + 45% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.74 (C$2.18) | C$2.56 | - 15% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (C$21) | C$21 | + 1% | |
Entertainment | + 42% | |||
Entertainment in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 42% more expensive than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $34 (C$42) | C$49 | - 13% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $19 (C$24) | C$24 | - 3% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $172 (C$215) | C$123 | + 75% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $54 (C$67) | C$88 | - 24% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (C$11) | C$9 | + 14% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.44 (C$5.55) | C$4.41 | + 26% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.83 (C$6) | C$7 | - 10% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $432 (C$540) | C$580 | - 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.02 (C$1.28) | C$0.28 | + 352% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $32 (C$40) | C$46 | - 15% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.41 (C$7) | C$11 | - 39% | |
TOTAL | + 6% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Quebec City (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,231 ($3,383) in Athens, Georgia to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$4,000 in Quebec City.
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