Cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia (United States) is 48% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden)
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Food | + 32% | |||
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Food in Atlanta, Georgia (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Atlanta, Georgia | Malmo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (177 kr) | 101 kr | + 75% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (90 kr) | 85 kr | + 6% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.94 (51 kr) | 58 kr | - 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.98 (10 kr) | 14 kr | - 28% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.93 (40 kr) | 36 kr | + 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.84 (50 kr) | 30 kr | + 66% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.45 (56 kr) | 49 kr | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.90 (40 kr) | 28 kr | + 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.21 (23 kr) | 12 kr | + 95% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.75 (28 kr) | 16 kr | + 73% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (155 kr) | 95 kr | + 63% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.16 (22 kr) | 20 kr | + 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.43 (25 kr) | 22 kr | + 16% | |
Housing | + 89% | |||
Housing in Atlanta, Georgia (United States) is 89% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Atlanta, Georgia | Malmo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,352 (24,240 kr) | 13,589 kr | + 78% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,476 (15,206 kr) | 9,634 kr | + 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $229 (2,356 kr) | 1,053 kr | + 124% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,600 (16,490 kr) | 8,785 kr | + 88% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,366 (14,072 kr) | 6,374 kr | + 121% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $169 (1,738 kr) | 410 kr | + 323% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $56 (576 kr) | 275 kr | + 110% | |
40” flat screen tv | $396 (4,076 kr) | 4,385 kr | - 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $106 (1,090 kr) | 1,132 kr | - 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (112 kr) | 67 kr | + 68% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $36 (366 kr) | 203 kr | + 81% | |
Clothes | - 2% | |||
Clothes in Atlanta, Georgia (United States) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $50 (514 kr) | 937 kr | - 45% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (464 kr) | 400 kr | + 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $88 (909 kr) | 958 kr | - 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $139 (1,434 kr) | 1,079 kr | + 33% | |
Transportation | + 32% | |||
Transportation in Atlanta, Georgia (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $32,995 (339,996 kr) | 259,042 kr | + 31% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.90 (9 kr) | 16 kr | - 42% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $86 (888 kr) | 553 kr | + 60% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (219 kr) | 236 kr | - 7% | |
Personal Care | + 61% | |||
Personal Care in Atlanta, Georgia (United States) is 61% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Atlanta, Georgia | Malmo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (64 kr) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (88 kr) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $125 (1,290 kr) | 207 kr | + 522% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (67 kr) | 41 kr | + 63% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.86 (29 kr) | 31 kr | - 4% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.27 (54 kr) | 28 kr | + 91% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.96 (41 kr) | 28 kr | + 44% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.19 (23 kr) | 21 kr | + 6% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (234 kr) | 274 kr | - 15% | |
Entertainment | + 47% | |||
Entertainment in Atlanta, Georgia (United States) is 47% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Atlanta, Georgia | Malmo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 (514 kr) | 407 kr | + 26% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $28 (284 kr) | 264 kr | + 8% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $268 (2,759 kr) | 966 kr | + 186% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $101 (1,037 kr) | 882 kr | + 18% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (153 kr) | 131 kr | + 16% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $7 (73 kr) | 40 kr | + 84% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (82 kr) | 70 kr | + 18% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $432 (4,455 kr) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.48 (4.96 kr) | 1.78 kr | + 180% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (489 kr) | 286 kr | + 71% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (83 kr) | 66 kr | + 26% | |
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TOTAL | + 48% |

These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
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