Cost of living in Washington D.C., United States vs Aveiro, Portugal
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Food | + 77% | |||
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Food in Washington D.C. (United States) is 77% more expensive than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (€13) | €8 | + 76% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (€8) | €6 | + 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.69 (€3.89) | €2.68 | + 45% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.03 (€0.86) | €0.66 | + 30% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.84 (€2.35) | €1.79 | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.41 (€3.66) | €1.13 | + 223% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (€5.75) | €3.70 | + 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.45 (€2.86) | €1.20 | + 138% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.77 (€1.46) | €1.14 | + 28% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.43 (€2.85) | €1.12 | + 154% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€12) | €4.38 | + 182% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.30 (€1.91) | €1.81 | + 6% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.42 (€2.01) | €0.78 | + 158% | |
Housing | + 219% | |||
Housing in Washington D.C. (United States) is 219% more expensive than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,796 (€2,318) | €593 | + 291% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,131 (€1,767) | €411 | + 330% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $187 (€155) | €113 | + 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,112 (€1,751) | €435 | + 303% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,656 (€1,373) | €342 | + 301% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $118 (€98) | €70 | + 40% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $58 (€48) | €18 | + 162% | |
40” flat screen tv | $279 (€231) | €405 | - 43% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $115 (€96) | €91 | + 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (€11) | €4.94 | + 128% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (€25) | €7 | + 263% | |
Clothes | - 5% | |||
Clothes in Washington D.C. (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $46 (€38) | €76 | - 49% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (€32) | €27 | + 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $90 (€74) | €93 | - 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $133 (€110) | €67 | + 64% | |
Transportation | + 79% | |||
Transportation in Washington D.C. (United States) is 79% more expensive than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,506 (€18,662) | €25,715 | - 27% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.60 (€0.50) | €1.39 | - 64% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $141 (€117) | €33 | + 251% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (€18) | €14 | + 30% | |
Personal Care | + 51% | |||
Personal Care in Washington D.C. (United States) is 51% more expensive than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (€6) | €6 | + 5% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (€16) | €7 | + 130% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $108 (€89) | €57 | + 58% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (€5.46) | €3.88 | + 41% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.24 (€3.52) | €3.81 | - 8% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.36 (€3.61) | €4.09 | - 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.88 (€4.04) | €1.05 | + 283% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.08 (€1.73) | €2.71 | - 36% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (€23) | €11 | + 112% | |
Entertainment | + 52% | |||
Entertainment in Washington D.C. (United States) is 52% more expensive than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $53 (€44) | €25 | + 78% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $28 (€23) | €13 | + 81% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $263 (€218) | €41 | + 431% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $95 (€78) | €32 | + 147% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (€12) | €4.96 | + 139% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.42 (€4.49) | €1.40 | + 221% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (€7) | €2.57 | + 156% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $427 (€354) | €528 | - 33% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 (€0.16) | €0.24 | - 36% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $81 (€67) | €44 | + 54% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (€7) | €4.44 | + 62% | |
TOTAL | + 98% |

These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least €3,564 ($4,298) in Washington D.C. to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,800 in Aveiro.
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