Cost of living in Washington D.C. (United States) is 266% more expensive than in Yakutsk (Russia)
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| Food | + 200% | |||
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| Food in Washington D.C. (United States) is 200% more expensive than in Yakutsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Yakutsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (руб 1,931) | руб 360 | + 437% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (руб 1,071) | руб 434 | + 147% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.81 (руб 559) | руб 226 | + 147% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.37 (руб 132) | руб 96 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.80 (руб 366) | руб 122 | + 199% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (руб 601) | руб 292 | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (руб 739) | руб 457 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.00 (руб 482) | руб 200 | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.97 (руб 286) | руб 60 | + 374% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.23 (руб 311) | руб 93 | + 235% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (руб 1,475) | руб 960 | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.42 (руб 233) | руб 150 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.27 (руб 315) | руб 29 | + 967% | |
| Housing | + 413% | |||
| Housing in Washington D.C. (United States) is 413% more expensive than in Yakutsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Yakutsk | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,158 (руб 400,473) | руб 53,570 | + 648% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,150 (руб 303,402) | руб 35,500 | + 755% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $215 (руб 20,687) | руб 8,849 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,317 (руб 223,121) | руб 37,673 | + 492% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,844 (руб 177,602) | руб 28,148 | + 531% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $91 (руб 8,753) | руб 5,361 | + 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $57 (руб 5,488) | руб 1,119 | + 390% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $326 (руб 31,378) | руб 38,283 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (руб 12,069) | руб 6,491 | + 86% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (руб 1,159) | руб 526 | + 120% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $35 (руб 3,375) | руб 1,680 | + 101% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Washington D.C. (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Yakutsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Yakutsk | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (руб 5,706) | руб 7,111 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $46 (руб 4,411) | руб 3,561 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $98 (руб 9,423) | руб 7,045 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $134 (руб 12,947) | руб 5,312 | + 144% | |
| Transportation | + 400% | |||
| Transportation in Washington D.C. (United States) is 400% more expensive than in Yakutsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Yakutsk | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,761 (руб 2,480,851) | руб 760,286 | + 226% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.03 (руб 99) | руб 53 | + 85% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $106 (руб 10,231) | руб 1,147 | + 792% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (руб 1,808) | руб 1,188 | + 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 198% | |||
| Personal Care in Washington D.C. (United States) is 198% more expensive than in Yakutsk (Russia) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Yakutsk | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (руб 731) | руб 436 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (руб 980) | руб 531 | + 85% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $146 (руб 14,090) | руб 1,101 | + 1179% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (руб 620) | руб 207 | + 199% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.16 (руб 401) | руб 260 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.22 (руб 406) | руб 286 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.16 (руб 400) | руб 133 | + 202% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.56 (руб 247) | руб 139 | + 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $28 (руб 2,741) | руб 428 | + 541% | |
| Entertainment | + 153% | |||
| Entertainment in Washington D.C. (United States) is 153% more expensive than in Yakutsk (Russia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Washington D.C. | Yakutsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $67 (руб 6,489) | руб 1,735 | + 274% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (руб 2,694) | руб 684 | + 294% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $277 (руб 26,710) | руб 3,087 | + 765% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $133 (руб 12,821) | руб 4,341 | + 195% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (руб 1,434) | руб 360 | + 299% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.48 (руб 528) | руб 179 | + 195% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (руб 745) | руб 298 | + 150% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $466 (руб 44,918) | руб 54,381 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (руб 17) | руб 4.12 | + 308% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $103 (руб 9,939) | руб 6,759 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (руб 1,099) | руб 163 | + 574% | |
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TOTAL | + 266% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 255 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
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