Cost of living in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 52% more expensive than in Wilmington, Delaware (United States)
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| Food | + 51% | |||
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| Food in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 51% more expensive than in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) | ||||
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| Seattle, Washington | Wilmington, Delaware | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $25 | $18 | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $13 | $8 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $8 | $4.27 | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.25 | $1.17 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $7 | $3.72 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.54 | $4.47 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 | $6 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.51 | $3.73 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.82 | $1.68 | + 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.60 | $3.75 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 | $14 | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.36 | $2.17 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.11 | $2.00 | + 106% | |
| Housing | + 84% | |||
| Housing in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 84% more expensive than in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) | ||||
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| Seattle, Washington | Wilmington, Delaware | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,068 | $1,753 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,149 | $1,235 | + 155% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $307 | $204 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,448 | $1,288 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,864 | $961 | + 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $141 | $135 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $70 | $63 | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $212 | $305 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $147 | $89 | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $20 | $11 | + 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $40 | $24 | + 66% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) | ||||
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| Seattle, Washington | Wilmington, Delaware | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $70 | $50 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $51 | $46 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $103 | $74 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $130 | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) | ||||
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| Seattle, Washington | Wilmington, Delaware | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,998 | $22,837 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.16 | $0.88 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $123 | $83 | + 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 | $24 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) | ||||
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| Seattle, Washington | Wilmington, Delaware | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $35 | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $218 | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $7 | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $6 | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.29 | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $33 | $21 | + 58% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) | ||||
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| Seattle, Washington | Wilmington, Delaware | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $67 | $46 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $31 | $22 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $260 | $140 | + 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $109 | $80 | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 | $9 | + 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.67 | $5.01 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $9 | $5.10 | + 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $472 | $428 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.36 | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $67 | $37 | + 83% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 | $8 | + 35% | |
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TOTAL | + 52% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 381 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 17, 2025.
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