Cost of living in Washington D.C. (United States) is 42% more expensive than in Richmond, Virginia (United States)
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| Food | + 16% | |||
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| Food in Washington D.C. (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Richmond, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Richmond, Virginia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 | $15 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 | $11 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 | $6 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 | $1.08 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.65 | $5.82 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 | $4.13 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 | $7 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.22 | $3.68 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.43 | $1.74 | + 97% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.23 | $2.88 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 | $16 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.10 | $2.30 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.27 | $2.21 | + 48% | |
| Housing | + 67% | |||
| Housing in Washington D.C. (United States) is 67% more expensive than in Richmond, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Richmond, Virginia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,591 | $1,906 | + 141% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,133 | $1,260 | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $194 | $218 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,306 | $1,529 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,859 | $886 | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $95 | $140 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $57 | $34 | + 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $326 | $229 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 | $119 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 | $20 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 | $44 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | + 91% | |||
| Clothes in Washington D.C. (United States) is 91% more expensive than in Richmond, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Richmond, Virginia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 | $43 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $103 | $39 | + 167% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $98 | $95 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $134 | $155 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | + 75% | |||
| Transportation in Washington D.C. (United States) is 75% more expensive than in Richmond, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Richmond, Virginia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,761 | $28,762 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.03 | $0.97 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $103 | $37 | + 176% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 | $25 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Washington D.C. (United States) is 33% cheaper than in Richmond, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Richmond, Virginia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 | $12 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 | $17 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $106 | $218 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 | $10 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.16 | $4.32 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.22 | $7 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.16 | $4.56 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.56 | $2.71 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $28 | $25 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Washington D.C. (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Richmond, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Richmond, Virginia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $65 | $49 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 | $28 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $277 | $162 | + 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $90 | $113 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 | $10 | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.12 | $5.68 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 | $5.96 | + 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $466 | $434 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 | $0.18 | - 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $92 | $31 | + 195% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 | $11 | + 0% | |
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TOTAL | + 42% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 299 prices entered by 50 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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