Cost of living comparison
compared to
New Smyrna Beach vs. Athens Cost of Living Summary
New Smyrna Beach is 16.0% more expensive than Athens.
- Restaurants
-
pay 26.6% more in New Smyrna Beach
- Groceries
-
pay 62.4% more in New Smyrna Beach
- Transportation
-
pay 15.1% less in New Smyrna Beach
- Housing
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pay 91.5% more in New Smyrna Beach
- Childcare
-
pay 31.1% less in New Smyrna Beach
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 0.4% less in New Smyrna Beach
- Clothing
-
pay 21.6% less in New Smyrna Beach
The cost of housing, groceries, and restaurants in New Smyrna Beach are more expensive than in Athens. Expenses including childcare, clothing, transportation, and entertainment and sports are lower in New Smyrna Beach. Notably, housing is significantly more expensive in New Smyrna Beach.
New Smyrna Beach vs. Athens Cost Breakdown
If you lived in New Smyrna Beach instead of Athens, you would:
pay 26.6% more for restaurants
|
Athens
|
New Smyrna Beach
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$17.52
€14.96
|
$20.00
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.51
€8.98
|
$10.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.48
€2.12
|
$2.27
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.62
€0.53
|
$1.28
|
|
Athens vs. New Smyrna Beach - Cost of restaurants
pay 62.4% more for groceries
|
Athens
|
New Smyrna Beach
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.39
€1.18
|
$3.50
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$7.54
€6.44
|
$5.94
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$7.20
€6.15
|
$3.87
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.70
€4.01
|
$4.44
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.85
€4.14
|
$4.35
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.03
€0.88
|
$2.67
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.97
€0.83
|
$0.70
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.71
€0.60
|
$2.07
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.07
€0.91
|
$2.33
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.67
€0.57
|
$1.13
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.57
€0.48
|
$1.16
|
|
Athens vs. New Smyrna Beach - Cost of groceries
pay 15.1% less for transportation
|
Athens
|
New Smyrna Beach
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$7.94
€6.78
|
$3.15
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$35.04
€29.92
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$29,198.27
€24,931.30
|
$27,000.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$14.02
€11.97
|
$17.18
|
|
Athens vs. New Smyrna Beach - Cost of transportation
pay 91.5% more for housing
|
Athens
|
New Smyrna Beach
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$34.45
€29.42
|
$70.62
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$685.67
€585.47
|
$1,600.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$609.10
€520.09
|
$1,550.00
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$165.77
€141.55
|
$121.08
|
|
Athens vs. New Smyrna Beach - Cost of housing
pay 31.1% less for childcare
|
Athens
|
New Smyrna Beach
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$566.82
€483.98
|
$427.78
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$11,581.98
€9,889.41
|
$7,200.00
|
|
Athens vs. New Smyrna Beach - Cost of childcare
pay 0.4% less for entertainment and sports
|
Athens
|
New Smyrna Beach
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.84
€4.99
|
$4.50
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.12
€3.52
|
$5.88
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$5.84
€4.99
|
$7.40
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$56.30
€48.07
|
$25.00
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$10.51
€8.98
|
$11.25
|
|
Athens vs. New Smyrna Beach - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 21.6% less for clothing
|
Athens
|
New Smyrna Beach
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$101.47
€86.64
|
$47.50
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$47.68
€40.71
|
$51.67
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$105.26
€89.88
|
$82.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$125.94
€107.54
|
$101.25
|
|
Athens vs. New Smyrna Beach - Cost of clothing
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