Cost of living in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 52% more expensive than in Darwin (Australia)
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| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 51% more expensive than in Darwin (Australia) | ||||
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| Seattle, Washington | Darwin | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $26 (AU$40) | AU$19 | + 115% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (AU$19) | AU$13 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (AU$9) | AU$6 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.12 (AU$1.76) | AU$1.57 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.52 (AU$7) | AU$7 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.33 (AU$8) | AU$4.68 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (AU$14) | AU$8 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.56 (AU$7) | AU$4.50 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.79 (AU$2.82) | AU$3.70 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.74 (AU$5.87) | AU$5.28 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (AU$27) | AU$20 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.22 (AU$5.06) | AU$3.76 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.69 (AU$4.22) | AU$2.69 | + 57% | |
| Housing | + 90% | |||
| Housing in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 90% more expensive than in Darwin (Australia) | ||||
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| Seattle, Washington | Darwin | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,960 (AU$6,223) | AU$2,726 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,765 (AU$4,345) | AU$1,836 | + 137% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $236 (AU$371) | AU$355 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,757 (AU$4,332) | AU$1,970 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,683 (AU$2,644) | AU$1,524 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $134 (AU$211) | AU$318 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $54 (AU$85) | AU$61 | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $267 (AU$419) | AU$690 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $150 (AU$236) | AU$211 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (AU$21) | AU$11 | + 82% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $43 (AU$68) | AU$35 | + 93% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 18% cheaper than in Darwin (Australia) | ||||
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| Seattle, Washington | Darwin | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $67 (AU$106) | AU$143 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (AU$77) | AU$95 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $74 (AU$117) | AU$144 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $123 (AU$193) | AU$161 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 57% more expensive than in Darwin (Australia) | ||||
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| Seattle, Washington | Darwin | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,969 (AU$43,951) | AU$31,170 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.21 (AU$1.91) | AU$1.67 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $93 (AU$146) | AU$87 | + 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 (AU$34) | AU$21 | + 65% | |
| Personal Care | + 98% | |||
| Personal Care in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 98% more expensive than in Darwin (Australia) | ||||
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| Seattle, Washington | Darwin | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (AU$14) | AU$10 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (AU$19) | AU$18 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $184 (AU$288) | AU$76 | + 280% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (AU$14) | AU$8 | + 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.00 (AU$8) | AU$5.17 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (AU$10) | AU$8 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $7 (AU$11) | AU$3.44 | + 218% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.48 (AU$3.90) | AU$3.94 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $32 (AU$50) | AU$31 | + 62% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Seattle, Washington (United States) is about the same as in Darwin (Australia) | ||||
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| Seattle, Washington | Darwin | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $66 (AU$103) | AU$59 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $32 (AU$50) | AU$40 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $211 (AU$332) | AU$162 | + 105% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $109 (AU$171) | AU$104 | + 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $17 (AU$27) | AU$17 | + 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.57 (AU$9) | AU$5.40 | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (AU$12) | AU$9 | + 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $454 (AU$714) | AU$542 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.36 (AU$0.57) | AU$1.18 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $80 (AU$125) | AU$77 | + 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $12 (AU$19) | AU$36 | - 47% | |
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TOTAL | + 52% | ||
These prices were last updated on December 12, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 396 prices entered by 48 different people.
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