Cost of living in Washington D.C. (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Seattle, Washington (United States)
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| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Washington D.C. (United States) is about the same as in Seattle, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Seattle, Washington | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 | $22 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 | $11 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 | $8 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.35 | $1.11 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.86 | $4.62 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 | $5.36 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 | $10 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.22 | $5.09 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.43 | $2.04 | + 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.23 | $3.25 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 | $20 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.10 | $2.84 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.27 | $2.02 | + 61% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Washington D.C. (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Seattle, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Seattle, Washington | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,489 | $2,949 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,952 | $2,187 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $215 | $213 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,354 | $2,239 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,866 | $1,609 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $101 | $137 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $57 | $38 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $326 | $373 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 | $131 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 | $16 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $55 | $32 | + 73% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Washington D.C. (United States) is 21% cheaper than in Seattle, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Seattle, Washington | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 | $49 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $36 | $58 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $98 | $99 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $134 | $137 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Washington D.C. (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Seattle, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Seattle, Washington | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,761 | $30,427 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.03 | $1.24 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $111 | $93 | + 20% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 | $22 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Washington D.C. (United States) is 29% cheaper than in Seattle, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Seattle, Washington | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 | $7 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 | $18 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $106 | $175 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 | $9 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.16 | $4.99 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.22 | $6 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.16 | $6 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.56 | $2.67 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $28 | $32 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Washington D.C. (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Seattle, Washington (United States) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Washington D.C. | Seattle, Washington | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $65 | $70 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 | $32 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $277 | $192 | + 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $94 | $102 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 | $15 | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.20 | $5.47 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 | $7 | - 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $466 | $378 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 | $0.16 | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $92 | $62 | + 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 | $12 | - 6% | |
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TOTAL | + 9% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 746 prices entered by 100 different people.
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