Cost of living in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 44% more expensive than in Detroit, Michigan (United States)
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| Food | + 36% | |||
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| Food in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 36% more expensive than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Seattle, Washington | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $26 | $21 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $14 | $11 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $8 | $5.97 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.47 | $0.86 | + 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $7 | $5.07 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.84 | $3.62 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 | $6 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.37 | $4.50 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.76 | $2.69 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.63 | $2.02 | + 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 | $12 | + 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.81 | $3.08 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.39 | $2.78 | + 58% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 53% more expensive than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Seattle, Washington | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,044 | $2,421 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,195 | $1,541 | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $287 | $207 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,435 | $1,292 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,829 | $919 | + 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $134 | $157 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $71 | $72 | - 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $236 | $295 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $150 | $149 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 | $15 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $42 | $36 | + 16% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Seattle, Washington | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $69 | $57 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $53 | $38 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $102 | $102 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $136 | $103 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 45% more expensive than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Seattle, Washington | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,228 | $32,100 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.15 | $0.85 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $107 | $65 | + 64% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 | $14 | + 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 43% more expensive than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Seattle, Washington | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 | $12 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 | $6 | + 96% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $175 | $94 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 | $7 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.67 | $5.03 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 | $7 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $7 | $3.48 | + 92% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.22 | $1.75 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $38 | $23 | + 65% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Seattle, Washington | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $70 | $44 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 | $24 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $221 | $151 | + 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $106 | $72 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $17 | $16 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.59 | $5.09 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 | $4.66 | + 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $423 | $451 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.36 | $0.32 | + 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $77 | $42 | + 84% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 | $9 | + 20% | |
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TOTAL | + 44% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 444 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2025.
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