Atlanta, United States of America

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Cost of living in Atlanta

Real monthly costs in Atlanta, United States of America — USD, from the same data behind the Pro model.

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Atlanta ranks 10th of 19 priced cities in United States of America on cost — $2,713 a month in essentials, 25% above Omaha, the cheapest. The average net salary of $5,195 covers that 1.9×. 97.5 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at county level. PM2.5 averages 11.5 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 7°C, Jul 26°C.

Essentials / mo$2,713rent + bills + food + transit
Men per 100 women97.5ages 20–39, county level
Avg net salary$5,195monthly, after tax
Safety score36/100higher = safer

Monthly cost breakdown

Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.

ItemMonthly USD
Rent, 1-bed outside centre$1,456
Rent, 1-bed city centre$1,976
Groceries$258
Dining out$608
Utilities$279
Local transport$112
Essentials / mo$2,713
Avg net salary$5,195
Rent, 3-bed outside centre$2,174
Rent, 3-bed city centre$3,500

Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.

Everyday prices

What single items cost in Atlanta, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.

Eating out

ItemUSD
Meal, inexpensive restaurant$29.50
Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses$110.00
McMeal at McDonald's$12.00
Cappuccino, regular$5.35
Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught$7.00
Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle$8.00
Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L$2.86
Water, 0.33 L bottle$2.25

Groceries

ItemUSD
Milk, 1 L$0.93
White bread, 500 g$3.39
White rice, 1 kg$3.79
Eggs, 12$4.69
Local cheese, 1 kg$14.52
Chicken fillets, 1 kg$14.43
Apples, 1 kg$6.03
Bananas, 1 kg$1.55
Tomatoes, 1 kg$5.33
Potatoes, 1 kg$3.63
Onions, 1 kg$2.68
Water, 1.5 L bottle$2.77

Transport & bills

ItemUSD
One-way ticket, local transport$2.50
Monthly transit pass$112.00
Taxi start$3.50
Taxi, 1 km$1.49
Gasoline, 1 L$0.93
Basic utilities, 85 m² flat$194.41
Internet, 60 Mbps+$84.29
Mobile plan, monthly$70.23

Leisure

ItemUSD
Gym, monthly$33.00
Cinema, one seat$17.00

Dating-age sex ratio

Atlanta has 97.5 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (county level). That is the 15th-highest of 19 United States of America cities we track. United States of America's national figure is 106.9, so Atlanta runs 9 below the country as a whole.

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A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.

Climate & air

Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.

Air qualityPM2.5 11.5µg/m³, annual mean
Warmest month26°CJul
Coolest month7°CJan
Wettest month134 mmDec
MonthAvgFeelsHumidityCloudRain
Jan6.7°C3.2°C68%57%123 mm
Feb9.8°C6.9°C68%62%120 mm
Mar13.4°C11°C65%60%128 mm
Apr16.7°C15.4°C65%54%104 mm
May21.4°C21.9°C68%57%84 mm
Jun24.9°C27.2°C70%61%97 mm
Jul26.4°C30°C74%63%108 mm
Aug25.7°C28.9°C75%59%117 mm
Sep23.2°C24.8°C72%49%104 mm
Oct17.6°C17°C72%45%84 mm
Nov11.9°C9.6°C70%52%101 mm
Dec8.9°C6°C73%62%134 mm

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