Cost of living in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 88% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain)
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| Food | + 59% | |||
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| Food in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 59% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
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| Seattle, Washington | Zaragoza | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $22 (€20) | €18 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (€11) | €9 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $8 (€7) | €3.40 | + 112% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.11 (€1.03) | €0.92 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.59 (€4.28) | €2.54 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.46 (€5.09) | €1.48 | + 244% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (€7) | €7 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.95 (€4.62) | €1.55 | + 198% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.04 (€1.90) | €1.30 | + 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.12 (€2.91) | €1.01 | + 188% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (€17) | €5.17 | + 236% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.97 (€2.77) | €1.76 | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.91 (€1.78) | €1.10 | + 62% | |
| Housing | + 183% | |||
| Housing in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 183% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,362 (€3,138) | €933 | + 236% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,320 (€2,165) | €628 | + 244% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $207 (€193) | €103 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,322 (€2,167) | €576 | + 276% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,663 (€1,552) | €420 | + 269% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $155 (€145) | €73 | + 98% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $38 (€36) | €32 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $300 (€280) | €357 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $131 (€122) | €99 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (€11) | €4.88 | + 121% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $38 (€35) | €10 | + 252% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $63 (€58) | €77 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $58 (€54) | €31 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $95 (€88) | €79 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $121 (€113) | €98 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 60% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,726 (€28,674) | €22,891 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.26 (€1.18) | €1.73 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $90 (€84) | €39 | + 117% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (€20) | €13 | + 60% | |
| Personal Care | + 114% | |||
| Personal Care in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 114% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.97 (€5.57) | €12 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (€16) | €6 | + 172% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $163 (€152) | €41 | + 275% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (€8) | €4.53 | + 86% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.72 (€4.40) | €2.09 | + 111% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (€5.77) | €3.33 | + 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.34 (€4.98) | €1.28 | + 290% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.42 (€2.26) | €1.49 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $34 (€32) | €22 | + 46% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 53% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $62 (€58) | €26 | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 (€27) | €14 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $190 (€178) | €50 | + 253% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $96 (€90) | €44 | + 103% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (€13) | €8 | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.46 (€5.09) | €2.37 | + 115% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (€7) | €3.07 | + 128% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $378 (€353) | €469 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (€0.15) | €0.19 | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $66 (€61) | €45 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (€10) | €5.05 | + 89% | |
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TOTAL | + 88% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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