Cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Tacoma, Washington (United States)
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| Food | - 6% | |||
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| Food in Atlanta, Georgia (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Atlanta, Georgia | Tacoma, Washington | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 | $18 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 | $10 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.88 | $5.41 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 | $0.91 | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.73 | $2.99 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.67 | $5.16 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 | $7 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.80 | $3.62 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.01 | $1.62 | + 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.78 | $3.22 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 | $21 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.41 | $2.18 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.62 | $2.82 | - 7% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Atlanta, Georgia (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Atlanta, Georgia | Tacoma, Washington | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,052 | $2,289 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,148 | $1,641 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $226 | $190 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,851 | $1,568 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,519 | $1,004 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $169 | $260 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $70 | $67 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $396 | $319 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $106 | $98 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 | $15 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $32 | $22 | + 47% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Atlanta, Georgia (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 | $53 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 | $34 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $78 | $91 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $91 | $118 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Atlanta, Georgia (United States) is 14% more expensive than in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Atlanta, Georgia | Tacoma, Washington | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,640 | $23,868 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.91 | $1.08 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $96 | $76 | + 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 | $30 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Atlanta, Georgia (United States) is 20% cheaper than in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 | $10 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 | $26 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $136 | $193 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 | $7 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.01 | $4.29 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 | $4.29 | + 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.86 | $4.36 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.59 | $2.65 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 | $25 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Atlanta, Georgia (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Atlanta, Georgia | Tacoma, Washington | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 | $56 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 | $26 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $268 | $269 | - 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $72 | $92 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 | $13 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.07 | $6 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 | $8 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $461 | $565 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.23 | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $41 | $39 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 | $11 | - 31% | |
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TOTAL | + 6% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 510 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 30, 2023.
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