Cost of living in Seattle, Washington (United States) is about the same as in Berkeley, California (United States)
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| Food | + 16% | |||
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| Food in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Berkeley, California (United States) | ||||
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| Seattle, Washington | Berkeley, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $23 | $19 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $13 | $9 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $8 | $6 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.08 | $1.35 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.08 | $4.23 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.03 | $3.77 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 | $10 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.03 | $3.42 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.91 | $2.04 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.15 | $3.70 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $20 | $16 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.84 | $2.51 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 | $2.54 | - 16% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Berkeley, California (United States) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,224 | $3,758 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,480 | $3,121 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $197 | $159 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,463 | $2,419 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,691 | $1,923 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $115 | $102 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $38 | $55 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $353 | $367 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $131 | $117 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 | $11 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 | $28 | + 7% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Berkeley, California (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 | $55 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $58 | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 | $107 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $137 | $185 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Berkeley, California (United States) | ||||
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| Seattle, Washington | Berkeley, California | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,573 | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.26 | $1.33 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $93 | $101 | - 8% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Berkeley, California (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $175 | $146 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.99 | $5.30 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 | $6 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $6 | $3.83 | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.67 | $2.36 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $32 | $24 | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Berkeley, California (United States) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $70 | $47 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $32 | $25 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $192 | $164 | + 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $106 | $106 | + 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 | $14 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.47 | $4.68 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 | $7 | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $355 | $529 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $62 | $81 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $12 | $10 | + 21% | |
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TOTAL | - 1% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 585 prices entered by 67 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2023.
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