Cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia (United States) is 33% cheaper than in New York City (United States)
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| Food | - 29% | |||
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| Food in Atlanta, Georgia (United States) is 29% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Atlanta, Georgia | New York City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 | $23 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 | $11 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.94 | $9 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.98 | $1.25 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.93 | $6 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.84 | $6 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.45 | $8 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.90 | $5.28 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.21 | $3.90 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.75 | $3.32 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 | $18 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.16 | $3.12 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.43 | $4.08 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Atlanta, Georgia (United States) is 51% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Atlanta, Georgia | New York City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,352 | $6,851 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,476 | $4,177 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $229 | $164 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,600 | $3,743 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,366 | $2,353 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $169 | $124 | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $56 | $67 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $396 | $308 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $106 | $161 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 | $11 | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $36 | $31 | + 13% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Atlanta, Georgia (United States) is 17% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Atlanta, Georgia | New York City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $50 | $61 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 | $57 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $88 | $94 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $139 | $147 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Atlanta, Georgia (United States) is 24% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Atlanta, Georgia | New York City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $32,995 | $24,700 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.90 | $1.31 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $86 | $129 | - 33% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 | $21 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Atlanta, Georgia (United States) is 26% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Atlanta, Georgia | New York City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 | $8 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 | $22 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $125 | $144 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 | $9 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.86 | $4.05 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.27 | $7 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.96 | $4.14 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.19 | $2.02 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 | $31 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Atlanta, Georgia (United States) is about the same as in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Atlanta, Georgia | New York City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 | $69 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 | $36 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $268 | $350 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $101 | $99 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 | $17 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $7 | $5.27 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 | $8 | + 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $432 | $443 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.48 | $0.10 | + 382% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 | $100 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 | $14 | - 43% | |
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TOTAL | - 33% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,027 prices entered by 222 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
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