Cost of living in New York City (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Tacoma, Washington (United States)
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| Food | + 15% | |||
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| Food in New York City (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| New York City | Tacoma, Washington | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 | $18 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 | $10 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 | $5.41 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.32 | $0.91 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.38 | $2.99 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.84 | $5.16 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 | $7 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.03 | $3.62 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.73 | $1.62 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.43 | $3.22 | + 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $22 | $21 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.69 | $1.87 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.49 | $2.82 | + 24% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in New York City (United States) is 60% more expensive than in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| New York City | Tacoma, Washington | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,663 | $2,257 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,978 | $1,660 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $162 | $190 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,352 | $1,568 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,399 | $1,004 | + 139% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $118 | $260 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $51 | $67 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $343 | $319 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $206 | $98 | + 110% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 | $15 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $29 | $22 | + 34% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in New York City (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $49 | $53 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 | $34 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $90 | $91 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $120 | $118 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in New York City (United States) is 52% more expensive than in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| New York City | Tacoma, Washington | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,857 | $20,714 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.27 | $1.05 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $128 | $72 | + 77% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $31 | $30 | + 0% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 16% cheaper than in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 | $10 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $22 | $26 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $140 | $194 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 | $7 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.53 | $4.29 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 | $4.29 | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.34 | $6 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.31 | $2.65 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $30 | $25 | + 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| New York City | Tacoma, Washington | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $68 | $56 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $34 | $24 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $315 | $261 | + 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $101 | $90 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 | $13 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.15 | $5.80 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 | $8 | + 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $432 | $565 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.57 | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $87 | $39 | + 122% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $14 | $11 | + 28% | |
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TOTAL | + 37% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 607 prices entered by 146 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 07, 2022.
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