Cost of living comparison
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College Park vs. Athens Cost of Living Summary
College Park is 67.7% more expensive than Athens.
- Restaurants
- pay 79.4% more in College Park
- Groceries
- pay 2.4 times more in College Park
- Transportation
- pay 13.0% less in College Park
- Housing
- pay 99.0% more in College Park
- Childcare
- pay 2.7 times more in College Park
- Entertainment and Sports
- pay 21.5% more in College Park
- Clothing
- pay 15.7% less in College Park
The cost of childcare, groceries, housing, restaurants, and entertainment and sports in College Park are more expensive than in Athens. Expenses including clothing and transportation are lower in College Park. Notably, childcare, groceries, and housing are significantly more expensive in College Park.
College Park vs. Athens Cost Breakdown
If you lived in College Park instead of Athens, you would:
pay 79.4% more for restaurants
Athens | College Park | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | $17.52 €15.38 | $18.00 | |
| Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar | $10.51 €9.23 | $13.00 | |
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | $2.48 €2.17 | $2.60 | |
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | $0.62 €0.55 | $2.40 | |
Athens vs. College Park - Cost of restaurants
pay 2.4 times more for groceries
Athens | College Park | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bread 1 loaf | $1.39 €1.22 | $3.56 | |
| Local cheese (8 oz) | $7.54 €6.62 | $9.55 | |
| Milk (1 gallon) | $7.20 €6.32 | $3.58 | |
| Eggs 1 dozen | $4.70 €4.13 | $5.46 | |
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | $4.85 €4.26 | $6.49 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $1.03 €0.90 | $2.82 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.97 €0.85 | $0.93 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $0.71 €0.62 | $3.67 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $1.07 €0.94 | $3.67 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $0.67 €0.59 | $2.50 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $0.57 €0.50 | $1.83 | |
Athens vs. College Park - Cost of groceries
pay 13.0% less for transportation
Athens | College Park | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $7.94 €6.97 | $3.16 | |
| Monthly public transit pass | $35.04 €30.76 | ?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | $29,198.27 €25,636.14 | $34,231.99 | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | $14.02 €12.31 | $14.58 | |
Athens vs. College Park - Cost of transportation
pay 99.0% more for housing
Athens | College Park | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl | $34.45 €30.25 | $67.00 | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | $685.67 €602.02 | $1,636.33 | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | $609.10 €534.79 | $1,600.00 | |
| Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating | $165.77 €145.55 | $166.32 | |
Athens vs. College Park - Cost of housing
pay 2.7 times more for childcare
Athens | College Park | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | $566.82 €497.67 | $1,833.33 | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | $11,581.98 €10,169.00 | $24,000.00 | |
Athens vs. College Park - Cost of childcare
pay 21.5% more for entertainment and sports
Athens | College Park | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | $5.84 €5.13 | $5.50 | |
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | $4.12 €3.62 | $5.29 | |
| Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar | $5.84 €5.13 | $10.00 | |
| Monthly membership at local gym | $56.30 €49.43 | $40.00 | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | $10.51 €9.23 | $15.00 | |
Athens vs. College Park - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 15.7% less for clothing
Athens | College Park | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular jeans Levi's brand | $101.47 €89.09 | $53.75 | |
| Regular dress from H&M or similar store | $47.68 €41.86 | $48.33 | |
| Running shoes Nike or Adidas | $105.26 €92.42 | $83.75 | |
| Men's business shoes (leather) | $125.94 €110.58 | $130.00 | |
Athens vs. College Park - Cost of clothing
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