- Cost of Living
- United States
- United States
- Seattle
- Dallas
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Seattle (United States) and Dallas (United States)
| Food | 8% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seattle (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Dallas (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | $12.54 | $12.05 | 4% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6.55 | $6.40 | 2% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | $4.99 | $4.01 | 24% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.54 | $2.31 | 10% |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.50 | $2.48 | 1% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.90 | $3.44 | 13% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6.17 | $4.82 | 28% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.92 | $3.58 | 9% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | $3.49 | $4.14 | 16% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | $2.41 | $2.14 | 13% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14.00 | $14.14 | 1% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.84 | $1.72 | 7% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.16 | $1.80 | 20% |
| Housing | 16% | ||
| Housing in Seattle (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Dallas (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | $1,807 | $1,447 | 25% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $119 | $173 | 31% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | $50 | $43 | 15% |
| 40” flat screen TV | $553 | $600 | 8% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | $116 | $110 | 5% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8.27 | $9.10 | 9% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 | $25 | 7% |
| Clothes | 8% | ||
| Clothes in Seattle (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Dallas (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | $47 | $42 | 12% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | $35 | $35 | 0% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | $76 | $65 | 17% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | $92 | $77 | 20% |
| Transportation | 44% | ||
| Transportation in Seattle (United States) is 44% more expensive than in Dallas (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,600 | $22,200 | 6% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.02 | $0.95 | 8% |
| monthly ticket public transport | $93 | $55 | 67% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | $17.29 | $20 | 14% |
| Personal Care | 13% | ||
| Personal Care in Seattle (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Dallas (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | $8.31 | $7.75 | 7% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6.13 | $6.41 | 4% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.79 | $2.88 | 32% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.54 | $4.38 | 4% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.97 | $2.65 | 12% |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.13 | $2.38 | 32% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19.28 | $18.19 | 6% |
| Entertainment | 7% | ||
| Entertainment in Seattle (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Dallas (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 | $40 | 5% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 | $18.79 | 16% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $192 | $224 | 14% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | $100 | $82 | 23% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9.24 | $9.74 | 5% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | $3.83 | $4.31 | 11% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | $4.96 | $4.44 | 12% |
| iPod nano 16GB | $134 | $129 | 4% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.60 | $0.89 | 33% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | $44 | $52 | 14% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | $8.44 | $6.40 | 32% |
| TOTAL | 15% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,173 prices entered by 667 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2013.
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