Cost of living in Washington D.C. (United States) is 67% more expensive than in Staunton, Virginia (United States)
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| Food | + 32% | |||
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| Food in Washington D.C. (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Staunton, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Staunton, Virginia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 | $14 | + 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 | $7 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.81 | $3.23 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.37 | $0.94 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.80 | $3.31 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 | $3.59 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 | $7 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.00 | $3.31 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.97 | $3.06 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.23 | $3.72 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 | $17 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.42 | $1.84 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.27 | - | - | |
| Housing | + 102% | |||
| Housing in Washington D.C. (United States) is 102% more expensive than in Staunton, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Staunton, Virginia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,158 | $1,290 | + 222% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,150 | $1,456 | + 116% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $215 | $178 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,317 | $1,151 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,844 | $883 | + 109% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $91 | $320 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $57 | $43 | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $326 | $374 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 | $90 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 | $8 | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $35 | $14 | + 147% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Washington D.C. (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Staunton, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Staunton, Virginia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 | $38 | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $46 | $47 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $98 | $84 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $134 | $74 | + 81% | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in Washington D.C. (United States) is 73% more expensive than in Staunton, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Staunton, Virginia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,761 | $32,265 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.03 | $0.66 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $106 | $42 | + 151% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Washington D.C. (United States) is 41% more expensive than in Staunton, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Staunton, Virginia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 | $6 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 | $15 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $146 | $67 | + 119% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.16 | $3.05 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.22 | $3.50 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.16 | $2.61 | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.56 | $1.17 | + 119% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $28 | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Washington D.C. (United States) is 60% more expensive than in Staunton, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Staunton, Virginia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $67 | $36 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 | $22 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $277 | $60 | + 362% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $133 | $55 | + 140% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 | $8 | + 86% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.48 | $4.55 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 | $5.13 | + 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $466 | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $103 | $68 | + 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 | $5.72 | + 99% | |
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TOTAL | + 67% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 167 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
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