Cost of living in Washington D.C. (United States) is 50% more expensive than in Stavanger (Norway)
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| Food | + 6% | |||
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| Food in Washington D.C. (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Stavanger (Norway) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Stavanger | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $24 (kr 258) | kr 227 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (kr 127) | kr 133 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $8 (kr 85) | kr 87 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.19 (kr 13) | kr 27 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $8 (kr 81) | kr 44 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.89 (kr 52) | kr 40 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (kr 67) | kr 70 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.78 (kr 40) | kr 34 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.43 (kr 26) | kr 23 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.91 (kr 41) | kr 40 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (kr 186) | kr 181 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.08 (kr 33) | kr 43 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.04 (kr 22) | kr 24 | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 121% | |||
| Housing in Washington D.C. (United States) is 121% more expensive than in Stavanger (Norway) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Stavanger | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,720 (kr 50,021) | kr 16,076 | + 211% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,479 (kr 36,865) | kr 13,187 | + 180% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $199 (kr 2,110) | kr 2,187 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,643 (kr 28,014) | kr 12,367 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,070 (kr 21,935) | kr 9,984 | + 120% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $130 (kr 1,383) | kr 1,145 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (kr 674) | kr 361 | + 87% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $279 (kr 2,956) | kr 3,693 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $136 (kr 1,441) | kr 1,243 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (kr 131) | kr 98 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $38 (kr 405) | kr 302 | + 34% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Washington D.C. (United States) is 36% cheaper than in Stavanger (Norway) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Stavanger | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $73 (kr 776) | kr 915 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $57 (kr 604) | kr 1,223 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $115 (kr 1,223) | kr 1,453 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $182 (kr 1,929) | kr 1,604 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in Washington D.C. (United States) is 66% more expensive than in Stavanger (Norway) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Stavanger | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,947 (kr 317,355) | kr 384,511 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.94 (kr 10) | kr 21 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $164 (kr 1,742) | kr 725 | + 140% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 (kr 212) | kr 248 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Washington D.C. (United States) is 45% more expensive than in Stavanger (Norway) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Stavanger | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (kr 86) | kr 59 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (kr 145) | kr 109 | + 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $106 (kr 1,124) | kr 529 | + 113% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (kr 82) | kr 50 | + 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.25 (kr 45) | kr 46 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.79 (kr 51) | kr 42 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.99 (kr 53) | kr 20 | + 166% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.56 (kr 27) | kr 22 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $41 (kr 430) | kr 416 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Washington D.C. (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Stavanger (Norway) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Stavanger | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $70 (kr 738) | kr 665 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (kr 321) | kr 267 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $331 (kr 3,505) | kr 1,040 | + 237% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $110 (kr 1,165) | kr 1,248 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 (kr 167) | kr 150 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.49 (kr 58) | kr 54 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $9 (kr 90) | kr 105 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $525 (kr 5,559) | kr 4,214 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (kr 1.96) | kr 1.22 | + 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $108 (kr 1,141) | kr 550 | + 108% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $13 (kr 137) | kr 145 | - 6% | |
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TOTAL | + 50% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 367 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2024.
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