Cost of living in Washington D.C. (United States) is 120% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States)
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| Food | + 68% | |||
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| Food in Washington D.C. (United States) is 68% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $22 | $12 | + 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 | $8 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 | $3.43 | + 117% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.09 | $1.12 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $6 | $2.52 | + 150% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.41 | $3.99 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $11 | $6 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.69 | $3.65 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.77 | $1.64 | + 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.43 | $2.10 | + 111% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 | $17 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.90 | $1.95 | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.27 | $1.23 | + 84% | |
| Housing | + 181% | |||
| Housing in Washington D.C. (United States) is 181% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,544 | $1,159 | + 292% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,268 | $926 | + 253% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $199 | $196 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,643 | $839 | + 215% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,070 | $613 | + 238% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $120 | $122 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $56 | $40 | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $279 | $301 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $133 | $90 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 | $10 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $38 | $12 | + 207% | |
| Clothes | + 53% | |||
| Clothes in Washington D.C. (United States) is 53% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $73 | $50 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $59 | $37 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $114 | $109 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $182 | $79 | + 130% | |
| Transportation | + 169% | |||
| Transportation in Washington D.C. (United States) is 169% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,613 | $21,332 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.90 | $0.86 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $130 | $32 | + 300% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 | $21 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Washington D.C. (United States) is 48% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 | $5.00 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 | $12 | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $107 | $78 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 | $5.13 | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.28 | $3.42 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.79 | $4.39 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.99 | $2.82 | + 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.56 | $2.06 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $40 | $15 | + 172% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Washington D.C. (United States) is 66% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $61 | $36 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 | $25 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $390 | $58 | + 575% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $105 | $58 | + 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 | $9 | + 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.47 | $4.39 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $9 | $5.92 | + 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $525 | $419 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $103 | $46 | + 125% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $13 | $8 | + 64% | |
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TOTAL | + 120% | ||
These prices were last updated on January 14, 2025.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 287 prices entered by 43 different people.
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