Cost of living in Seattle, Washington, United States compared to Dallas, Texas, United States
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| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Dallas, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 | $10 | + 114% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $10 | $7 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.15 | $4.56 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.95 | $0.82 | + 260% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.49 | $2.56 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.96 | $2.33 | + 113% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $2.95 | $3.61 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.68 | $3.29 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.66 | $4.86 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.47 | $3.38 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 | $12 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.14 | $1.74 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.96 | $2.61 | - 25% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Dallas, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,081 | $2,190 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,935 | $1,113 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $186 | $161 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,752 | $1,051 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,261 | $761 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $120 | $81 | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $54 | $52 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $399 | $400 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $134 | $123 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 | $10 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $28 | $27 | + 1% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Dallas, Texas (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $44 | $40 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $49 | $38 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 | $86 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $126 | $105 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 35% cheaper than in Dallas, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,822 | $25,000 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.84 | $0.73 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $39 | $80 | - 51% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 | $24 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Dallas, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 | $7 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 | $34 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $132 | $115 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 | $6 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.53 | $3.38 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.60 | $4.53 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.80 | $2.50 | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.75 | $1.61 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 | $27 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Dallas, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $48 | $43 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 | $22 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $165 | $191 | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $59 | $45 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 | $10 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.77 | $3.97 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.94 | $4.50 | - 13% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $152 | $163 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.08 | $0.18 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $57 | $40 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 | $7 | + 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2017.
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