Cost of living in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 25% more expensive than in Las Vegas, Nevada (United States)
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| Food | + 24% | |||
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| Food in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 24% more expensive than in Las Vegas, Nevada (United States) | ||||
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| Seattle, Washington | Las Vegas, Nevada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $23 | $16 | + 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $13 | $10 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $8 | $5.43 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.08 | $1.13 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.08 | $5.33 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.03 | $3.89 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 | $5.51 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.03 | $3.69 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.91 | $1.60 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.15 | $4.51 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $20 | $15 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.84 | $2.84 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 | $2.02 | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Las Vegas, Nevada (United States) | ||||
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| Seattle, Washington | Las Vegas, Nevada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,224 | $1,937 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,480 | $1,556 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $197 | $198 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,463 | $1,360 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,691 | $1,042 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $115 | $160 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $38 | $62 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $353 | $302 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $131 | $94 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 | $13 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 | $28 | + 7% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Seattle, Washington (United States) is about the same as in Las Vegas, Nevada (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 | $51 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $58 | $61 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 | $97 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $137 | $90 | + 51% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Las Vegas, Nevada (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,573 | $29,616 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.26 | $1.20 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $93 | $57 | + 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 | $30 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Las Vegas, Nevada (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 | $8 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 | $22 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $175 | $151 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 | $7 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.99 | $4.28 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 | $6 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $6 | $4.37 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.67 | $1.68 | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $32 | $27 | + 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Las Vegas, Nevada (United States) | ||||
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| Seattle, Washington | Las Vegas, Nevada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $70 | $52 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $32 | $27 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $192 | $68 | + 182% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $106 | $99 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 | $13 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.47 | $7 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 | $5.49 | + 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $355 | $669 | - 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 | $0.31 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $62 | $30 | + 106% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $12 | $10 | + 26% | |
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TOTAL | + 25% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 767 prices entered by 97 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
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