Cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is 20% cheaper than in Seattle, Washington (United States)
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| Food | - 13% | |||
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| Food in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is 13% cheaper than in Seattle, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Kansas City, Missouri | Seattle, Washington | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 | $22 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 | $11 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.11 | $8 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 | $1.11 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.89 | $4.62 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.80 | $5.36 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 | $10 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.72 | $5.09 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.25 | $2.04 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.37 | $3.25 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 | $20 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.17 | $2.84 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.71 | $2.02 | + 34% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is 13% cheaper than in Seattle, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,543 | $2,949 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,789 | $2,187 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $254 | $213 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,292 | $2,239 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,006 | $1,609 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $191 | $137 | + 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $68 | $38 | + 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $346 | $373 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $211 | $131 | + 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 | $16 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $36 | $32 | + 12% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Seattle, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 | $49 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 | $58 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $107 | $99 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $151 | $137 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is 37% cheaper than in Seattle, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,359 | $33,131 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.90 | $1.24 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $50 | $93 | - 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 | $22 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Seattle, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 | $7 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $32 | $18 | + 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $128 | $175 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.41 | $9 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.20 | $4.99 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 | $6 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.40 | $6 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.81 | $2.67 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 | $32 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) is 18% cheaper than in Seattle, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Kansas City, Missouri | Seattle, Washington | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 | $70 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 | $32 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $195 | $192 | + 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $64 | $102 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 | $15 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.22 | $5.47 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.45 | $7 | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $426 | $378 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 | $0.16 | + 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $57 | $62 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 | $12 | - 43% | |
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TOTAL | - 20% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 842 prices entered by 96 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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