Cost of living in Washington D.C. (United States) is 55% more expensive than in Spokane, Washington (United States)
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| Food | + 38% | |||
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| Food in Washington D.C. (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Spokane, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Spokane, Washington | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $23 | $17 | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 | $9 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $8 | $5.45 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.13 | $0.97 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.91 | $4.49 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 | $5.32 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $11 | $7 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.61 | $3.54 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.51 | $1.67 | + 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.20 | $3.15 | + 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 | $15 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.36 | $2.59 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.12 | $1.67 | + 87% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in Washington D.C. (United States) is 54% more expensive than in Spokane, Washington (United States) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Washington D.C. | Spokane, Washington | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,190 | $2,069 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,969 | $1,611 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $234 | $232 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,981 | $1,769 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,995 | $1,128 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $141 | $169 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $68 | $67 | + 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $447 | $236 | + 89% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $133 | $135 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 | $13 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $40 | $38 | + 6% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Washington D.C. (United States) is 36% more expensive than in Spokane, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Spokane, Washington | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $72 | $54 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $73 | $52 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $127 | $93 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $154 | $124 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 95% | |||
| Transportation in Washington D.C. (United States) is 95% more expensive than in Spokane, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Spokane, Washington | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,613 | $26,913 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.88 | $1.07 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $129 | $46 | + 182% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 | $27 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Washington D.C. (United States) is 63% more expensive than in Spokane, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Spokane, Washington | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 | $8 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 | $16 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $197 | $87 | + 126% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 | $5.64 | + 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.85 | $3.16 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.79 | $4.27 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.36 | $3.13 | + 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.56 | $1.86 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $43 | $17 | + 157% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Washington D.C. (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Spokane, Washington (United States) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Washington D.C. | Spokane, Washington | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $61 | $54 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $31 | $32 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $458 | $137 | + 236% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $138 | $74 | + 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $17 | $11 | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.71 | $5.57 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $10 | $5.80 | + 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $524 | $500 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.40 | $0.50 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $108 | $38 | + 182% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $13 | $10 | + 33% | |
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TOTAL | + 55% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 378 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2025.
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