Cost of living in Washington D.C. (United States) is 73% more expensive than in Barcelona, Spain (Spain)
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| Food | + 46% | |||
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| Food in Washington D.C. (United States) is 46% more expensive than in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Barcelona, Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $22 (€21) | €20 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (€11) | €12 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (€7) | €4.18 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.09 (€1.03) | €1.08 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $6 (€5.81) | €2.96 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.75 (€5.44) | €1.97 | + 176% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.95) | €7 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.58 (€3.39) | €2.21 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.45 (€2.32) | €1.49 | + 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.43 (€4.19) | €1.34 | + 213% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (€15) | €10 | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.22 (€3.04) | €2.16 | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.04 (€1.93) | €1.02 | + 89% | |
| Housing | + 105% | |||
| Housing in Washington D.C. (United States) is 105% more expensive than in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,544 (€4,301) | €1,883 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,268 (€3,093) | €1,316 | + 135% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $199 (€188) | €145 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,643 (€2,502) | €1,298 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,070 (€1,959) | €991 | + 98% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $120 (€114) | €90 | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $56 (€53) | €30 | + 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $279 (€264) | €274 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $136 (€129) | €108 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (€12) | €8 | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $38 (€36) | €13 | + 169% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Washington D.C. (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $73 (€69) | €77 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $59 (€56) | €45 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $115 (€109) | €80 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $182 (€172) | €108 | + 60% | |
| Transportation | + 93% | |||
| Transportation in Washington D.C. (United States) is 93% more expensive than in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,613 (€28,979) | €31,398 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.91 (€0.86) | €1.69 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $114 (€108) | €32 | + 233% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 (€20) | €15 | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Washington D.C. (United States) is 65% more expensive than in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (€8) | €6 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (€13) | €8 | + 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $107 (€101) | €59 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (€7) | €5.33 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.28 (€4.99) | €2.55 | + 96% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.79 (€4.54) | €3.32 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.99 (€4.72) | €2.00 | + 136% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.56 (€2.42) | €2.45 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $40 (€38) | €26 | + 49% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Washington D.C. (United States) is 34% more expensive than in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Barcelona, Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $58 (€55) | €44 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (€29) | €17 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $331 (€313) | €47 | + 568% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $104 (€98) | €57 | + 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 (€15) | €13 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.47 (€5.18) | €3.36 | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (€8) | €5.17 | + 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $525 (€497) | €539 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (€0.18) | €0.25 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $103 (€97) | €67 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $13 (€12) | €6 | + 103% | |
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TOTAL | + 73% | ||
These prices were last updated on December 07, 2024.
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