Cost of living in Seattle is 76% higher than in Kingstown (without rent).
Rent in Seattle is 398% more expensive than in Kingstown.
Cost of living including rent in Seattle is 196% higher than in Kingstown.
Food in Seattle is 61% more expensive than in Kingstown.
Transport in Seattle is 141% more expensive than in Kingstown.
| Seattle | Kingstown | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Seattle | Kingstown | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
19.3 $ | 6.59 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 89.2 $ | 55.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 12.8 $ | 9.66 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.02 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.61 $ | 2.72 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.13 $ | 1.87 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.17 $ | 2.75 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.71 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.4 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.47 $ | 4.18 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.1 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.6 $ | 4.86 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 20.5 $ | 12 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.95 $ | 7.12 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.82 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.93 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.81 $ | 3.37 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.32 $ | 2.72 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.63 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.04 $ | 2.9 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 15.6 $ | 14.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.79 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 12.1 $ | 4.43 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.77 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 97.1 $ | 59.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.25 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 18 $ | 24.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 183 $ | 38.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.5 $ | 5.73 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.98 $ | 3.86 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 6.97 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.46 $ | 1.41 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
142 $ | 55.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
220 $ | 85.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
67.4 $ | 50.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,538 $ | 254 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,943 $ | 457 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,947 $ | 287 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,856 $ | 622 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 7,855 $ | 595 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 5,704 $ | 593 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 6,392 $ | 613 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.42 % | 12.01 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 63.5 $ | 36.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 16.1 $ | 5.56 $ |
| Haircut | 25.7 $ | 6.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 94.1 $ | 112 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 67.8 $ | 102 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 2,227 $ | 186 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 28,179 $ | 7,051 $ |