Cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia, United States vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Atlanta, Georgia (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (£11) | £10 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (£5.42) | £5.65 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.48 (£2.50) | £4.17 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.74 (£0.53) | £0.73 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.38 (£1.71) | £2.75 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.62 (£2.60) | £1.92 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.44 (£2.47) | £5.41 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.04 (£2.18) | £1.89 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.51 (£1.08) | £0.81 | + 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.62 (£1.88) | £2.16 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (£8) | £7 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.94 (£1.40) | £1.92 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.43 (£1.02) | £0.74 | + 38% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Atlanta, Georgia (United States) is about the same as in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,776 (£1,275) | £1,367 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,225 (£880) | £832 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $173 (£125) | £164 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,377 (£989) | £1,029 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $983 (£706) | £915 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $75 (£54) | £156 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $46 (£33) | £19 | + 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $275 (£197) | £340 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $161 (£115) | £71 | + 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (£8) | £5.36 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (£15) | £10 | + 49% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Atlanta, Georgia (United States) is about the same as in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (£34) | £49 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $47 (£34) | £32 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (£61) | £54 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $100 (£72) | £55 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Atlanta, Georgia (United States) is 17% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,032 (£17,976) | £22,837 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.57 (£0.41) | £1.23 | - 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $81 (£58) | £59 | - 2% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (£11) | £13 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Atlanta, Georgia (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (£4.57) | £2.90 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (£14) | £9 | + 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $116 (£84) | £75 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.70 (£4.09) | £2.74 | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.97 (£2.13) | £1.35 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.35 (£3.13) | £2.57 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.08 (£2.93) | £1.80 | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.60 (£1.15) | £1.49 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (£15) | £11 | + 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Atlanta, Georgia (United States) is 14% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (£29) | £23 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 (£21) | £22 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $176 (£127) | £100 | + 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $72 (£52) | £54 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (£8) | £8 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.89 (£3.51) | £2.65 | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (£4.36) | £3.79 | + 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $425 (£305) | £295 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.48 (£0.35) | £0.20 | + 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (£38) | £35 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $6 (£4.65) | £9 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 821 prices entered by 99 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia (United States) is about the same as in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £4,300 in Southend-on-Sea you would need to make just about £4,159 ($5,791) in Atlanta, Georgia.
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