In Washington, United States, a single person typically needs around $3139 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $7694 monthly.
Compared to the European benchmark, Washington is 120% more expensive overall.
Washington is 25% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Washington is, on average, 21% lower than in New York City.
Washington tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.
The primary driver of Washington's high cost of living is rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall expenses.
Yes, food costs are 52% higher compared to the European benchmark.
Public transport fares are 110% higher than the European benchmark, making it less affordable.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 22.2 $ |
| Dinner | 89.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 12 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.31 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.45 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.72 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.13 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.65 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.18 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 5.36 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.3 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.12 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.91 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.27 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.53 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.05 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.48 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.7 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.1 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 16.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.01 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 12.1 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 2.63 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 80.4 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 0.96 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 22.8 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 106 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.26 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 4.83 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.96 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.56 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 122 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 189 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 65 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,786 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 3,476 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 2,248 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 4,843 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 9,758 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 6,572 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 5,811 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.51% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 99.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 16.4 $ |
| Haircut | 32.5 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 109 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 73.1 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 2,258 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 23,453 $ |