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| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Washington D.C. (United States) is 20% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 | $17 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 | $10 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.76 | $7 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.93 | $1.15 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.23 | $4.98 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.96 | $5.14 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 | $9 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.61 | $4.04 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.76 | $2.11 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.41 | $5.70 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 | $18 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.89 | $2.66 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.03 | $2.68 | - 24% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Washington D.C. (United States) is 23% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,770 | $3,874 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,396 | $3,138 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $164 | $167 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,166 | $3,166 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,563 | $2,106 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $129 | $124 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $47 | $55 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $383 | $345 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $106 | $180 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 | $12 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $31 | $27 | + 16% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Washington D.C. (United States) is about the same as in New York City (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $65 | $59 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $53 | $48 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 | $88 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $111 | $157 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Washington D.C. (United States) is 11% more expensive than in New York City (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,700 | $24,838 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.70 | $0.83 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $148 | $124 | + 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $24 | $22 | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Washington D.C. (United States) is 30% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 | $10 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 | $28 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $110 | $147 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 | $8 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.47 | $4.53 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.49 | $6 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.10 | $4.35 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.64 | $1.93 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 | $28 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Washington D.C. (United States) is 19% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $58 | $55 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 | $33 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $195 | $399 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $110 | $120 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 | $17 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.96 | $5.20 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 | $8 | + 4% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $414 | $459 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.23 | $0.29 | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $61 | $103 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 | $14 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 17, 2019.
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