Cost of living in Washington D.C. (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Palm Springs, California (United States)
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| Food | + 14% | |||
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| Food in Washington D.C. (United States) is 14% more expensive than in Palm Springs, California (United States) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Palm Springs, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 | $16 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 | $9 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.81 | $4.99 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.37 | $1.01 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.80 | $3.70 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 | $5.22 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 | $7 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.00 | $3.60 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.97 | $1.74 | + 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.23 | $4.56 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 | $16 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.42 | $2.36 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.27 | $2.77 | + 18% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Washington D.C. (United States) is 60% more expensive than in Palm Springs, California (United States) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Palm Springs, California | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,158 | $2,369 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,150 | $1,701 | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $215 | $211 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,317 | $1,201 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,844 | $970 | + 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $91 | $156 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $57 | $55 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $326 | $371 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 | $90 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 | $11 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $35 | $22 | + 60% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Washington D.C. (United States) is 40% cheaper than in Palm Springs, California (United States) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Palm Springs, California | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 | $47 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $46 | $115 | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $98 | $81 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $134 | $117 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Washington D.C. (United States) is 50% more expensive than in Palm Springs, California (United States) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Palm Springs, California | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,761 | $23,626 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.03 | $1.09 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $106 | $61 | + 75% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Washington D.C. (United States) is about the same as in Palm Springs, California (United States) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Palm Springs, California | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 | $10 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 | $15 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $146 | $129 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 | $6 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.16 | $3.96 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.22 | $5.53 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.16 | $3.32 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.56 | $2.31 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $28 | $24 | + 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Washington D.C. (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Palm Springs, California (United States) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Palm Springs, California | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $67 | $55 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 | $26 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $277 | $334 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $133 | $85 | + 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 | $13 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.48 | $8 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 | $5.32 | + 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $466 | $773 | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $103 | $39 | + 167% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 | $9 | + 32% | |
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TOTAL | + 32% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 259 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2023.
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