Cost of Living in Atlanta, Georgia. Updated Prices Jun 2024.

Cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Summary of cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $6,416
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $3,864
  • Cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is more expensive than in 76% of cities in USA (8 out of 29)
  • Cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is more expensive than in 80% of cities in N. America (8 out of 35)
  • Cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is more expensive than in 91% of cities in the World (16 out of 172)
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List of prices in Atlanta, Georgia
Current as of Jun 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district $20
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) $11
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast $7
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk $1.02
12 eggs, large $4.41
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes $5.14
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese $7
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples $5.24
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes $3.20
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket $3.26
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality $14
2 liters of coca-cola $2.73
Bread for 2 people for 1 day $3.00
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area $3,525
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area $2,357
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat $235
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area $2,011
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area $1,461
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio $142
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) $70
40” flat screen tv $341
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) $141
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $18
Hourly rate for cleaning help $24
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) $64
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) $57
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) $92
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes $120
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new $27,575
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas $0.94
Monthly ticket public transport $96
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) $19
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) $7
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) $10
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) $106
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) $8
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) $4.29
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) $8
4 rolls of toilet paper $5.47
Tube of toothpaste $2.31
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city $25
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub $59
2 tickets to the movies $34
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) $167
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert $99
1 cocktail drink in downtown club $15
Cappuccino in expat area of the city $5.46
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) $8
Ipad wi-fi 128gb $489
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) $0.55
1 month of gym membership in business district $79
1 package of marlboro cigarettes $8
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 530 prices entered by 59 different people.
Latest price update: June 09, 2024

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Atlanta position in our World Ranking

the world
16th
out of 172
n. america
8th
out of 35
usa
8th
out of 29

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