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This page compares the cost of living in the cities you have selected and enables you to chart and download the results. You can also change the exchange rates used to calculate the indices, view the actual prices of goods and services in the cities you have chosen, and customise the index to reflect your company's compensation policies. If you want to modify your city selection at any time, go back to the home page. More on cost-of living index.


Index table
The index table shows the cost of living in your choice of destination cities relative to the base city (whose cost of living is expressed as 100). The date in brackets indicates when the last survey took place. To download the table into Excel, click on the Export into Excel button. To see what goods and services are included in each of the sub-indices, or to adjust the components of the index calculation, click on the category name. To view background information on each city, please click on the city name. A print-friendly template (80kb xls ) can be used for print presentations of data exported from this index. More information on print friendly template.
Base city
Destination cities
Atlanta London
(2001-03-01) (2001-03-01)
Mean Mean High
General index  (More on General index)

100

131

160

Food

100

117

153

Alcohol

100

127

152

Household supplies

100

169

203

Personal care

100

208

262

Tobacco

100

279

279

Utilities

100

82

92

Clothing

100

120

179

Domestic help

100

74

74

Recreation

100

156

179

Transport

100

139

153

Housing rents (not included in index calculations)
International schools, health and sports (not included in index calculations)
Business trip costs (not included in index calculations)

Customise the exchange rates 
By default, the cost-of-living indices are calculated using the local currency (LCU) exchange rates to the US dollar in effect on the date the cost-of-living survey was performed. However, you may wish to recalculate the indices using exchange rates from the current week, or enter your own exchange rates. More information on customising the index.
Use survey date exchange rate
Use most recent exchange rate
Enter custom exchange rates against the US dollar (input your own rates over the default rates)
Exchange rates:
Atlanta (LCU:USD)
London (LCU:USD)

Customise price data used in the index
The table below shows all the price data used to calculate the indices in the cities you have selected. You can choose to view the prices in one of six base currencies and you can download the data into Excel. You can also remove products and categories from the index calculation. Just uncheck the boxes by the relevant products, click on the Recalculate button, and then see how the index has been affected. If you want to save these changes so they are available when you next log in, please click on the Save settings button at the foot of the table. More information on customising the index. A print-friendly template (280kb xls ) can be used for print presentations of data exported from this price list. More information on print friendly template.
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Food
(Local Currency Units)
(US dollar)
    Atlanta London Atlanta London
White bread, 1 kg
(Low) 3.66 0.61 3.66 0.87
(Mid-range) 4.39 0.94 4.39 1.34
(High) 4.39 1.50 4.39 2.13
Butter, 500 g
(Low) 2.20 1.39 2.20 1.98
(Mid-range) 3.52 1.69 3.52 2.41
(High) 3.64 3.30 3.64 4.70
Margarine, 500g
(Low) 1.09 1.25 1.09 1.78
(Mid-range) 1.31 1.25 1.31 1.78
(High) 1.42 1.70 1.42 2.42
White rice, 1 kg
(Low) 1.64 0.95 1.64 1.35
(Mid-range) 1.75 1.59 1.75 2.26
(High) 3.99 2.75 3.99 3.91
Spaghetti (1 kg)
(Low) 2.41 1.39 2.41 1.98
(Mid-range) 4.37 1.98 4.37 2.82
(High) 4.37 2.50 4.37 3.56
Flour, white (1 kg)
(Low) 0.70 0.46 0.70 0.65
(Mid-range) 0.74 0.99 0.74 1.41
(High) 0.74 0.99 0.74 1.41
Sugar, white (1 kg)
(Low) 0.96 0.45 0.96 0.64
(Mid-range) 1.01 0.99 1.01 1.41
(High) 1.01 0.99 1.01 1.41
Cheese, imported (500 g)
(Low) 5.51 3.48 5.51 4.95
(Mid-range) 6.06 4.50 6.06 6.40
(High) 8.05 7.45 8.05 10.60
Cornflakes (375 g)
(Low) 1.76 1.13 1.76 1.61
(Mid-range) 1.91 1.17 1.91 1.67
(High) 2.02 2.08 2.02 2.96
Yoghurt, natural (150 g)
(Low) 0.50 0.31 0.50 0.44
(Mid-range) 0.52 0.37 0.52 0.53
(High) 0.52 0.73 0.52 1.04
Milk, pasteurised (1 l)
(Low) 0.84 0.43 0.84 0.61
(Mid-range) 0.87 0.70 0.87 1.00
(High) 0.87 0.84 0.87 1.20
Olive oil (1 l)
(Low) 13.08 5.99 13.08 8.52
(Mid-range) 14.27 5.99 14.27 8.52
(High) 15.66 13.98 15.66 19.89
Peanut or corn oil (1 l)
(Low) 1.68 0.97 1.68 1.38
(Mid-range) 1.82 1.25 1.82 1.78
(High) 2.48 2.25 2.48 3.20
Potatoes (2 kg)
(Low) 2.60 0.79 2.60 1.12
(Mid-range) 3.04 1.98 3.04 2.82
(High) 3.04 3.98 3.04 5.66
Onions (1 kg)
(Low) 1.52 0.39 1.52 0.56
(Mid-range) 1.74 0.99 1.74 1.41
(High) 1.74 0.99 1.74 1.41
Mushrooms (1 kg)
(Low) 5.26 2.32 5.26 3.30
(Mid-range) 5.26 3.99 5.26 5.68
(High) 5.26 4.99 5.26 7.10
Tomatoes (1 kg)
(Low) 3.28 1.30 3.28 1.85
(Mid-range) 3.50 1.89 3.50 2.69
(High) 3.50 1.89 3.50 2.69
Carrots (1 kg)
(Low) 2.18 0.37 2.18 0.53
(Mid-range) 2.18 0.49 2.18 0.70
(High) 2.18 0.99 2.18 1.41
Oranges (1 kg)
(Low) 1.96 0.95 1.96 1.35
(Mid-range) 2.84 0.95 2.84 1.35
(High) 3.50 1.95 3.50 2.78
Apples (1 kg)
(Low) 1.96 1.08 1.96 1.54
(Mid-range) 2.18 1.52 2.18 2.16
(High) 2.84 1.99 2.84 2.83
Lemons (1 kg)
(Low) 2.64 1.20 2.64 1.71
(Mid-range) 4.00 2.00 4.00 2.85
(High) 4.00 2.00 4.00 2.85
Bananas (1 kg)
(Low) 1.08 0.99 1.08 1.41
(Mid-range) 1.08 1.08 1.08 1.54
(High) 1.08 1.55 1.08 2.21
Lettuce (one)
(Low) 1.19 0.48 1.19 0.68
(Mid-range) 1.29 0.59 1.29 0.84
(High) 1.29 0.99 1.29 1.41
Eggs (12)
(Low) 0.99 1.70 0.99 2.42
(Mid-range) 0.99 2.40 0.99 3.42
(High) 0.99 2.40 0.99 3.42
Peas, canned (250 g)
(Low) 0.35 0.23 0.35 0.33
(Mid-range) 0.41 0.23 0.41 0.33
(High) 0.41 0.81 0.41 1.15
Tomatoes, canned (250 g)
(Low) 0.42 0.22 0.42 0.31
(Mid-range) 0.42 0.38 0.42 0.54
(High) 0.48 0.62 0.48 0.88
Peaches, canned (500 g)
(Low) 1.24 0.63 1.24 0.90
(Mid-range) 1.24 0.70 1.24 1.00
(High) 1.36 1.34 1.36 1.91
Sliced pineapples, canned (500 g)
(Low) 1.38 0.69 1.38 0.98
(Mid-range) 1.38 0.87 1.38 1.24
(High) 1.50 1.16 1.50 1.65
Beef: filet mignon (1 kg)
(Low) 16.28 17.99 16.28 25.60
(Mid-range) 17.16 19.99 17.16 28.45
(High) 19.80 34.99 19.80 49.79
Beef: steak, entrecote (1 kg)
(Low) 10.11 8.49 10.11 12.08
(Mid-range) 10.99 12.83 10.99 18.26
(High) 15.40 12.83 15.40 18.26
Beef: stewing, shoulder (1 kg)
(Low) 6.59 4.99 6.59 7.10
(Mid-range) 6.59 5.70 6.59 8.11
(High) 7.25 6.59 7.25 9.38
Beef: roast (1 kg)
(Low) 7.69 6.49 7.69 9.24
(Mid-range) 7.91 10.91 7.91 15.53
(High) 8.13 10.91 8.13 15.53
Beef: ground or minced (1 kg)
(Low) 5.04 3.86 5.04 5.49
(Mid-range) 5.26 5.58 5.26 7.94
(High) 5.70 6.59 5.70 9.38
Veal: chops (1 kg)
(Low) 7.47 n/a 7.47 n/a
(Mid-range) 13.19 n/a 13.19 n/a
(High) 17.60 23.04 17.60 32.79
Veal: fillet (1 kg)
(Low) 15.07 n/a 15.07 n/a
(Mid-range) 17.60 n/a 17.60 n/a
(High) 19.14 27.55 19.14 39.21
Veal: roast (1 kg)
(Low) 10.11 n/a 10.11 n/a
(High) n/a 11.66 n/a 16.59
Lamb: leg (1 kg)
(Low) 8.13 6.79 8.13 9.66
(Mid-range) n/a 8.79 n/a 12.51
(High) n/a 13.79 n/a 19.62
Lamb: chops (1 kg)
(Low) 8.13 7.39 8.13 10.52
(Mid-range) n/a 12.69 n/a 18.06
(High) n/a 13.20 n/a 18.78
Lamb: Stewing (1 kg)
(Low) 4.16 7.39 4.16 10.52
(Mid-range) n/a 11.98 n/a 17.05
(High) n/a 11.97 n/a 17.03
Pork: chops (1 kg)
(Low) 7.69 3.99 7.69 5.68
(Mid-range) 7.91 5.99 7.91 8.52
(High) 8.35 11.00 8.35 15.65
Pork: loin (1 kg)
(Low) 6.59 3.49 6.59 4.97
(Mid-range) 6.59 3.86 6.59 5.49
(High) 7.03 4.39 7.03 6.25
Ham: whole (1 kg)
(Low) 9.01 7.50 9.01 10.67
(Mid-range) 9.45 13.93 9.45 19.82
(High) 13.19 17.53 13.19 24.95
Bacon (1 kg)
(Low) 4.82 5.40 4.82 7.68
(Mid-range) 5.26 6.59 5.26 9.38
(High) 6.39 10.97 6.39 15.61
Chicken: frozen (1 kg)
(Low) n/a 1.42 n/a 2.02
(Mid-range) n/a 1.73 n/a 2.46
(High) n/a 2.33 n/a 3.32
Chicken: fresh (1 kg)
(Low) 1.74 2.45 1.74 3.49
(Mid-range) 1.96 2.52 1.96 3.59
(High) 2.18 3.53 2.18 5.02
Frozen fish fingers (1 kg)
(Low) n/a 4.31 n/a 6.13
(Mid-range) n/a 4.46 n/a 6.35
(High) n/a 4.46 n/a 6.35
Fresh fish (1 kg)
(Low) 12.09 11.50 12.09 16.37
(Mid-range) 12.31 12.00 12.31 17.08
(High) 12.75 18.00 12.75 25.62
Instant coffee (125 g)
(Low) 2.76 2.06 2.76 2.93
(Mid-range) 2.76 3.36 2.76 4.78
(High) 2.92 4.11 2.92 5.85
Ground coffee (500 g)
(Low) 3.67 4.38 3.67 6.23
(Mid-range) 4.48 4.98 4.48 7.09
(High) 5.29 7.98 5.29 11.36
Tea bags (25 bags)
(Low) 2.39 0.43 2.39 0.61
(Mid-range) 2.39 0.80 2.39 1.14
(High) 2.59 0.95 2.59 1.35
Cocoa (250 g)
(Low) 2.04 2.25 2.04 3.20
(Mid-range) 2.64 2.25 2.64 3.20
(High) 2.75 2.25 2.75 3.20
Drinking chocolate (500 g)
(Low) 2.64 2.64 2.64 3.76
(Mid-range) 2.64 2.78 2.64 3.96
(High) 2.75 2.78 2.75 3.96
Coca-Cola (1 l)
(Low) 0.54 0.59 0.54 0.84
(Mid-range) 0.54 0.68 0.54 0.97
(High) 0.59 0.86 0.59 1.22
Tonic water (200 ml)
(Low) 0.22 0.24 0.22 0.34
(Mid-range) 0.24 0.24 0.24 0.34
(High) 0.24 0.36 0.24 0.51
Mineral water (1 l)
(Low) 1.39 0.89 1.39 1.27
(Mid-range) 1.39 0.99 1.39 1.41
(High) 1.49 1.29 1.49 1.84
Orange juice (1 l)
(Low) 1.47 1.62 1.47 2.31
(Mid-range) 1.58 1.62 1.58 2.31
(High) 1.58 2.48 1.58 3.53

Alcohol
(Local Currency Units)
(US dollar)
    Atlanta London Atlanta London
Wine, common table (750 ml)
(Low) 6.39 3.49 6.39 4.97
(Mid-range) 6.99 3.95 6.99 5.62
(High) 9.25 5.75 9.25 8.18
Wine, superior quality (750 ml)
(Low) 10.49 6.99 10.49 9.95
(Mid-range) 10.49 10.99 10.49 15.64
(High) 13.49 13.99 13.49 19.91
Wine, fine quality (750 ml)
(Low) 22.99 24.26 22.99 34.52
(Mid-range) 27.79 25.99 27.79 36.99
(High) 42.85 41.07 42.85 58.45
Beer, local brand (1 l)
(Low) 2.34 1.96 2.34 2.79
(Mid-range) 2.53 2.61 2.53 3.71
(High) 2.62 2.90 2.62 4.13
Beer, top quality (330 ml)
(Low) 1.11 1.09 1.11 1.55
(Mid-range) 1.14 1.15 1.14 1.64
(High) 1.18 1.49 1.18 2.12
Scotch whisky, six years old (700 ml)
(Low) 18.10 14.69 18.10 20.91
(Mid-range) 22.02 16.95 22.02 24.12
(High) 27.06 18.50 27.06 26.33
Gin, Gilbey's or equivalent (700 ml)
(Low) 8.67 12.99 8.67 18.49
(Mid-range) 10.54 13.97 10.54 19.88
(High) 10.54 14.46 10.54 20.58
Vermouth, Martini & Rossi (1 l)
(Low) 9.85 5.33 9.85 7.59
(Mid-range) 10.39 6.25 10.39 8.89
(High) 11.95 8.25 11.95 11.74
Cognac, French VSOP (700 ml)
(Low) 32.66 26.19 32.66 37.27
(Mid-range) 34.52 36.95 34.52 52.58
(High) 40.12 37.99 40.12 54.06
Liqueur, Cointreau (700 ml)
(Low) 30.42 16.18 30.42 23.03
(Mid-range) 31.72 16.95 31.72 24.12
(High) 32.66 27.95 32.66 39.78

Household supplies
(Local Currency Units)
(US dollar)
    Atlanta London Atlanta London
Soap (100 g)
(Low) 0.99 0.61 0.99 0.87
(Mid-range) 0.99 0.65 0.99 0.93
(High) 1.18 0.79 1.18 1.12
Laundry detergent (3 l)
(Low) 9.39 6.98 9.39 9.93
(Mid-range) 13.49 9.90 13.49 14.09
(High) 14.26 9.90 14.26 14.09
Toilet tissue (two rolls)
(Low) 0.65 0.90 0.65 1.28
(Mid-range) 0.70 0.99 0.70 1.41
(High) 0.80 1.99 0.80 2.83
Dishwashing liquid (750 ml)
(Low) 2.64 1.11 2.64 1.58
(Mid-range) 2.87 1.34 2.87 1.91
(High) 2.98 1.88 2.98 2.68
Insect-killer spray (330 g)
(Low) 3.18 2.09 3.18 2.97
(Mid-range) 3.42 3.50 3.42 4.98
(High) 4.75 4.29 4.75 6.11
Light bulbs (two, 60 watts)
(Low) 0.70 1.40 0.70 1.99
(Mid-range) 0.80 1.85 0.80 2.63
(High) 1.10 1.85 1.10 2.63
Batteries (two, size D/LR20)
(Low) 2.49 3.49 2.49 4.97
(Mid-range) 2.59 3.59 2.59 5.11
(High) 2.79 3.99 2.79 5.68
Frying pan (Teflon or good equivalent)
(Low) 11.99 25.99 11.99 36.99
(Mid-range) 14.79 29.99 14.79 42.68
(High) 15.79 41.00 15.79 58.35
Electric toaster (for two slices)
(Low) 11.99 29.95 11.99 42.62
(Mid-range) 17.99 29.95 17.99 42.62
(High) 22.99 35.00 22.99 49.81
Laundry (one shirt)
(Low) 0.99 2.55 0.99 3.63
(Mid-range) 1.00 2.55 1.00 3.63
(High) 1.35 3.30 1.35 4.70
Dry cleaning, man's suit
(Low) 5.00 8.59 5.00 12.22
(Mid-range) 5.00 8.59 5.00 12.22
(High) 6.00 11.59 6.00 16.49
Dry cleaning, woman's dress
(Low) 4.00 4.99 4.00 7.10
(Mid-range) 6.00 6.49 6.00 9.24
(High) 6.30 6.49 6.30 9.24
Dry cleaning, trousers
(Low) 3.00 4.49 3.00 6.39
(Mid-range) 3.00 5.99 3.00 8.52
(High) 3.30 5.99 3.30 8.52

Personal care
(Local Currency Units)
(US dollar)
    Atlanta London Atlanta London
Aspirins (100 tablets)
(Low) 4.29 6.19 4.29 8.81
(Mid-range) 5.29 9.39 5.29 13.36
(High) 8.58 9.75 8.58 13.88
Razor blades (five pieces)
(Low) 4.20 2.79 4.20 3.97
(Mid-range) 4.59 3.80 4.59 5.41
(High) 5.69 4.79 5.69 6.82
Toothpaste with fluoride (120 g)
(Low) 1.47 1.18 1.47 1.68
(Mid-range) 1.52 2.03 1.52 2.89
(High) 1.66 2.62 1.66 3.73
Facial tissues (box of 100)
(Low) 0.74 1.77 0.74 2.52
(Mid-range) 0.79 1.77 0.79 2.52
(High) 0.91 1.85 0.91 2.63
Hand lotion (125 ml)
(Low) 2.50 2.09 2.50 2.97
(Mid-range) 2.61 2.45 2.61 3.49
(High) 3.19 2.69 3.19 3.83
Shampoo & conditioner in one (400 ml)
(Low) 2.96 3.49 2.96 4.97
(Mid-range) 3.36 5.29 3.36 7.53
Lipstick (deluxe type)
(Low) 18.00 13.00 18.00 18.50
(Mid-range) 20.00 16.99 20.00 24.18
Man's haircut (tips included)
(Low) 15.00 33.00 15.00 46.96
(High) 20.00 70.00 20.00 99.62
Woman's cut & blow dry (tips included)
(Low) 20.00 45.00 20.00 64.04
(High) 40.00 80.00 40.00 113.85

Tobacco
(Local Currency Units)
(US dollar)
    Atlanta London Atlanta London
Cigarettes, Marlboro (pack of 20)
(Low) 2.39 4.23 2.39 6.02
(Mid-range) 2.39 4.23 2.39 6.02
(High) 2.49 4.23 2.49 6.02
Cigarettes, local brand (pack of 20)
(Low) 1.50 4.23 1.50 6.02
(Mid-range) 1.69 4.23 1.69 6.02
(High) 1.75 4.23 1.75 6.02
Pipe tobacco (50 g)
(Low) 3.23 8.10 3.23 11.53
(Mid-range) 3.40 8.10 3.40 11.53
(High) 4.58 8.10 4.58 11.53

Utilities
(Local Currency Units)
(US dollar)
    Atlanta London Atlanta London
Telephone line, monthly rental
(Average) 31.00 9.25 31.00 13.16
Telephone, charge per local call from home (3 mins)
(Average) n/a 0.12 n/a 0.17
Electricity, monthly bill for family of four
(Low) 120.00 75.00 120.00 106.73
(High) 375.00 155.00 375.00 220.58
Gas, monthly bill for family of four
(Low) 40.00 35.00 40.00 49.81
(High) 150.00 70.00 150.00 99.62
Water, monthly bill for family of four
(Low) 25.00 16.00 25.00 22.77
(High) 60.00 20.00 60.00 28.46
Heating oil (100 l)
(Low) 27.48 27.50 27.48 39.13
(High) n/a n/a n/a n/a

Clothing
(Local Currency Units)
(US dollar)
    Atlanta London Atlanta London
Men's business suit, two piece, medium weight
(Low) 435.00 250.00 435.00 355.77
(Mid-range) 475.00 399.00 475.00 567.81
(High) 800.00 625.00 800.00 889.43
Men's business shirt, white
(Low) 30.00 32.50 30.00 46.25
(Mid-range) 35.00 59.00 35.00 83.96
(High) 45.00 90.00 45.00 128.08
Men's shoes, business wear
(Low) 100.00 69.95 100.00 99.54
(Mid-range) 137.50 139.00 137.50 197.81
(High) 220.00 225.00 220.00 320.19
Men's raincoat, Burberry type
(Low) 349.00 179.00 349.00 254.73
(Mid-range) 700.00 395.00 700.00 562.12
(High) 1000.00 495.00 1000.00 704.43
Socks, wool mixture
(Low) 5.00 3.99 5.00 5.68
(Mid-range) 8.00 9.00 8.00 12.81
(High) 12.00 12.00 12.00 17.08
Women's dress, ready to wear, daytime
(Low) 100.00 79.00 100.00 112.42
(Mid-range) 150.00 169.00 150.00 240.50
(High) 525.00 345.00 525.00 490.96
Women's shoes, town
(Low) 75.00 59.95 75.00 85.31
(Mid-range) 150.00 85.00 150.00 120.96
(High) 200.00 149.00 200.00 212.04
Women's cardigan sweater
(Low) 50.00 60.00 50.00 85.38
(Mid-range) 150.00 145.00 150.00 206.35
(High) 150.00 199.00 150.00 283.19
Women's raincoat, Burberry type
(Low) n/a 199.00 n/a 283.19
(Mid-range) 800.00 395.00 800.00 562.12
(High) 1100.00 475.00 1100.00 675.96
Women's tights, panty hose
(Low) 8.00 4.25 8.00 6.05
(Mid-range) 12.50 7.00 12.50 9.96
(High) 15.00 18.00 15.00 25.62
Child's jeans
(Low) 20.00 25.00 20.00 35.58
(Mid-range) 35.00 35.00 35.00 49.81
(High) 40.00 52.99 40.00 75.41
Child's shoes, dresswear
(Low) 25.00 39.00 25.00 55.50
(Mid-range) 37.50 49.00 37.50 69.73
(High) 50.00 85.00 50.00 120.96
Child's shoes, sportswear
(Low) 50.00 29.99 50.00 42.68
(Mid-range) 60.00 49.00 60.00 69.73
(High) 96.25 65.00 96.25 92.50
Girl's dress
(Low) 40.00 36.99 40.00 52.64
(Mid-range) 75.00 59.99 75.00 85.37
(High) 105.00 79.99 105.00 113.83
Boy's jacket, smart
(Low) 45.00 54.99 45.00 78.26
(Mid-range) 80.00 84.99 80.00 120.95
(High) 130.00 110.00 130.00 156.54
Boy's dress trousers
(Low) 25.00 24.99 25.00 35.56
(Mid-range) 40.00 29.99 40.00 42.68
(High) 60.00 60.00 60.00 85.38

Domestic help
(Local Currency Units)
(US dollar)
    Atlanta London Atlanta London
Hourly rate for domestic cleaning help
(Average) 25.00 8.15 25.00 11.60
Maid's monthly wages (full time)
(Average) 1850.00 1300.00 1850.00 1850.01
Babysitter's rate per hour
(Average) 8.00 6.00 8.00 8.54

Recreation
(Local Currency Units)
(US dollar)
    Atlanta London Atlanta London
Compact disc album
(Low) 10.00 13.99 10.00 19.91
(High) 18.00 16.49 18.00 23.47
Television, colour (66 cm)
(Low) 325.00 549.00 325.00 781.27
(High) 649.00 799.99 649.00 1138.45
Personal computer (64 MB)
(Low) 650.00 999.00 650.00 1421.66
(High) 1150.00 1249.00 1150.00 1777.43
Kodak colour film (36 exposures)
(Low) 5.00 4.99 5.00 7.10
(High) 5.49 n/a 5.49 n/a
Cost of developing 36 colour pictures
(Average) 7.50 5.99 7.50 8.52
International foreign daily newspaper
(Average) 1.80 1.00 1.80 1.42
Daily local newspaper
(Average) 0.75 0.40 0.75 0.57
International weekly news magazine (Time)
(Average) 2.95 2.00 2.95 2.85
Paperback novel (at bookstore)
(Average) 6.49 6.49 6.49 9.24
Three-course dinner at top restaurant for four people
(Low) 125.00 225.00 125.00 320.19
(High) 300.00 400.00 300.00 569.23
Four best seats at theatre or concert
(Low) 75.00 150.00 75.00 213.46
(High) 160.00 480.00 160.00 683.08
Four best seats at cinema
(Low) 24.00 34.00 24.00 48.38
(High) 32.00 40.00 32.00 56.92

Transport
(Local Currency Units)
(US dollar)
car costs
    Atlanta London Atlanta London
Low priced car (900-1299 cc)
(Low) 10500.00 8350.00 10500.00 11882.74
(High) 11000.00 9495.00 11000.00 13512.17
Compact car (1300-1799 cc)
(Low) 14000.00 12495.00 14000.00 17781.41
(High) 20000.00 14525.00 20000.00 20670.27
Family car (1800-2499 cc)
(Low) 25000.00 24410.00 25000.00 34737.44
(High) 40000.00 26450.00 40000.00 37640.53
Deluxe car (2500 cc upwards)
(Low) 45000.00 49950.00 45000.00 71082.97
(High) 60000.00 53750.00 60000.00 76490.68
Yearly road tax or registration fee
(Low) n/a 155.00 n/a 220.58
(High) n/a 155.00 n/a 220.58
Cost of a tune up (but no major repairs)
(Low) 150.00 150.00 150.00 213.46
(High) 350.00 275.00 350.00 391.35
Annual premium for car insurance
(Low) 750.00 1075.20 750.00 1530.10
(High) 1250.00 2359.00 1250.00 3357.05
Regular unleaded petrol (1 l)
(Low) 0.37 0.80 0.37 1.14
(Mid-range) 0.42 0.80 0.42 1.14
(High) 0.47 0.80 0.47 1.14
Taxi: initial meter charge
(Average) 3.00 1.40 3.00 1.99
Taxi rate per additional kilometre
(Average) 1.00 1.18 1.00 1.68
  Taxi: airport to city centre
(Average) 22.00 35.00 22.00 49.81

Housing rents
(Local Currency Units)
(US dollar)
    Atlanta London Atlanta London
  Furnished residential apartment: 1 bedroom
(Low) 750.00 996.00 750.00 1417.39
(Mid-range) 1200.00 1451.60 1200.00 2065.75
(High) 1300.00 2281.25 1300.00 3246.41
  Furnished residential apartment: 2 bedrooms
(Low) 1000.00 1520.83 1000.00 2164.27
(Mid-range) 1300.00 1716.37 1300.00 2442.54
(High) 2000.00 3041.67 2000.00 4328.55
  Unfurnished residential apartment: 2 bedrooms
(Low) 750.00 1300.00 750.00 1850.01
(Mid-range) 900.00 1520.83 900.00 2164.27
(High) 1100.00 2492.00 1100.00 3546.32
  Unfurnished residential apartment: 3 bedrooms
(Low) 800.00 1842.00 800.00 2621.32
(Mid-range) 950.00 2383.00 950.00 3391.21
(High) 1400.00 4333.00 1400.00 6166.22
  Unfurnished residential apartment: 4 bedrooms
(Low) 1400.00 2824.40 1400.00 4019.35
(Mid-range) 1750.00 4333.00 1750.00 6166.22
(High) 2000.00 4779.76 2000.00 6801.99
  Furnished residential house: 3 bedrooms
(Low) 1400.00 2172.69 1400.00 3091.92
(Mid-range) 1650.00 3250.00 1650.00 4625.02
(High) 2500.00 4116.00 2500.00 5857.41
  Unfurnished residential house: 3 bedrooms
(Low) 1250.00 2172.69 1250.00 3091.92
(Mid-range) 1400.00 3250.00 1400.00 4625.02
(High) 2000.00 3900.00 2000.00 5550.02
  Unfurnished residential house: 4 bedrooms
(Low) 1800.00 3579.73 1800.00 5094.25
(Mid-range) 2000.00 4345.24 2000.00 6183.63
(High) 2800.00 7800.00 2800.00 11100.04

International schools, health and sports
(Local Currency Units)
(US dollar)
    Atlanta London Atlanta London
  French school: annual tuition, ages 5-12
(Low) 8400.00 1968.00 8400.00 2800.63
(High) 9000.00 1968.00 9000.00 2800.63
  French school: annual tuition, ages 13-17
(Low) 8400.00 2418.00 8400.00 3441.01
(High) 9000.00 2418.00 9000.00 3441.01
  French school: extra costs, ages 5-12
(Low) 500.00 429.00 500.00 610.50
(High) 850.00 429.00 850.00 610.50
  French school: extra costs, ages 13-17
(Low) 500.00 519.00 500.00 738.58
(High) 850.00 519.00 850.00 738.58
  French school: kindergarten annual fees
(Low) n/a 2113.00 n/a 3006.97
(High) 6350.00 2113.00 6350.00 3006.97
  German school: annual tuition, ages 5-12
(Low) 7000.00 2142.00 7000.00 3048.24
(High) 9000.00 2142.00 9000.00 3048.24
  German school: annual tuition, ages 13-17
(Low) 8400.00 2676.00 8400.00 3808.17
(High) 9000.00 2676.00 9000.00 3808.17
  German school: extra costs, ages 5-12
(Low) 500.00 300.00 500.00 426.92
(High) 850.00 1000.00 850.00 1423.08
  German school: extra costs, ages 13-17
(Low) 500.00 2676.00 500.00 3808.17
(High) 850.00 2676.00 850.00 3808.17
  German school: kindergarten annual fees
(Low) n/a 2142.00 n/a 3048.24
(High) 6350.00 2142.00 6350.00 3048.24
  American /English school: annual tuition, ages 5-12
(Low) 3200.00 11500.00 3200.00 16365.45
(High) 4500.00 13050.00 4500.00 18571.23
  American/English school: annual tuition, ages 13-17
(Low) 3800.00 13400.00 3800.00 19069.30
(High) 4800.00 15765.00 4800.00 22434.89
  American/English school: extra costs, ages 5-12
(Low) 400.00 1735.00 400.00 2469.05
(High) 500.00 2235.00 500.00 3180.59
  American/English school: extra costs, ages 13-17
(Low) 400.00 1735.00 400.00 2469.05
(High) 500.00 2235.00 500.00 3180.59
  American/English school: kindergarten annual fees
(Low) n/a 11500.00 n/a 16365.45
(High) 6350.00 11500.00 6350.00 16365.45
  Routine checkup at family doctor
(Low) 75.00 100.00 75.00 142.31
(High) 150.00 200.00 150.00 284.62
  One X-ray at doctor's office or hospital
(Low) 75.00 43.00 75.00 61.19
(High) 125.00 50.00 125.00 71.15
  Visit to dentist (one X-ray and one filling)
(Low) 75.00 35.00 75.00 49.81
(High) 100.00 75.00 100.00 106.73
  Green fees on a public golf course
(Low) 55.00 15.00 55.00 21.35
(High) 75.00 65.00 75.00 92.50
  Hire of tennis court for one hour
(Low) 25.00 5.15 25.00 7.33
(High) 45.00 8.30 45.00 11.81
  Cost of six tennis balls eg Dunlop, Wilson
(Low) 6.50 10.50 6.50 14.94
(High) 9.00 11.99 9.00 17.06
  Entrance fee to a public swimming pool
(Low) 15.00 2.50 15.00 3.56
(High) n/a 2.60 n/a 3.70
Business trip costs
(Local Currency Units)
(US dollar)
    Atlanta London Atlanta London
  Business trip, typical daily cost
(Low) 212.30 317.15 212.30 451.33
(High) 302.30 425.90 302.30 606.09
  Hilton-type hotel, single room, one night including breakfast
(Average) 217.50 329.00 217.50 468.19
  Moderate hotel, single room, one night including breakfast
(Average) 140.00 232.50 140.00 330.87
  One drink at bar of first class hotel
(Low) 3.50 4.25 3.50 6.05
(High) 6.00 6.00 6.00 8.54
  Two-course meal for two people
(Low) 50.00 74.00 50.00 105.31
(High) 60.00 85.00 60.00 120.96
  Simple meal for one person
(Low) 20.00 25.00 20.00 35.58
(High) 25.00 30.00 25.00 42.69
  Fast food snack: hamburger, fries and drink
(Low) 2.99 2.99 2.99 4.26
(High) 3.99 n/a 3.99 n/a
  Hire car, weekly rate for lowest price classification
(Low) 350.00 218.42 350.00 310.83
(High) 450.00 274.92 450.00 391.23
  Regular unleaded petrol (1 l)
(Average) 0.42 0.80 0.42 1.14
  Taxi: initial meter charge
(Average) 3.00 1.40 3.00 1.99
  Taxi rate per additional kilometre
(Average) 1.00 1.18 1.00 1.68
  Taxi: airport to city centre
(Average) 22.00 35.00 22.00 49.81
  International foreign daily newspaper
(Average) 1.80 1.00 1.80 1.42
  Daily local newspaper
(Average) 0.75 0.40 0.75 0.57
  International weekly news magazine (Time)
(Average) 2.95 2.00 2.95 2.85
  One good seat at cinema
(Average) 7.00 9.25 7.00 13.16
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