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Cost of living in Tacoma, Washington, United States vs Zaragoza, Spain
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| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tacoma, Washington (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (€13) | €13 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (€6) | €7 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.29 (€3.78) | €3.15 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (€0.78) | €0.85 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.70 (€2.38) | €1.97 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.80 (€3.34) | €1.47 | + 128% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.86 (€5.16) | €6 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.45 (€3.03) | €1.60 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.34 (€1.18) | €1.23 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.18 (€2.80) | €0.86 | + 228% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€14) | €5.42 | + 152% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.10 (€1.85) | €1.47 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.89 (€1.66) | €0.72 | + 131% | |
| Housing | + 102% | |||
| Housing in Tacoma, Washington (United States) is 102% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,229 (€1,963) | €667 | + 194% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,290 (€1,136) | €517 | + 120% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $228 (€201) | €133 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,218 (€1,073) | €512 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,065 (€938) | €370 | + 153% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $125 (€110) | €88 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $64 (€56) | €35 | + 61% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $311 (€274) | €469 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $103 (€91) | €69 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€9) | €7 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (€14) | €10 | + 36% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Tacoma, Washington (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $53 (€47) | €87 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $62 (€55) | €32 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $108 (€95) | €78 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $106 (€93) | €87 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Tacoma, Washington (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,841 (€20,115) | €21,890 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.81 (€0.72) | €1.21 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $70 (€61) | €39 | + 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €15 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 98% | |||
| Personal Care in Tacoma, Washington (United States) is 98% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (€7) | €5.93 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $25 (€22) | €4.78 | + 352% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $155 (€136) | €57 | + 138% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (€6) | €4.92 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.45 (€3.04) | €2.22 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.73 (€4.17) | €3.14 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.48 (€3.07) | €1.46 | + 109% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.73 (€1.53) | €1.87 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (€19) | €10 | + 91% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Tacoma, Washington (United States) is 56% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (€41) | €25 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€22) | €12 | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $137 (€121) | €55 | + 122% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $74 (€65) | €43 | + 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (€9) | €7 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.67 (€4.11) | €1.85 | + 122% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (€5.75) | €3.67 | + 57% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (€378) | €507 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.42 (€0.37) | €0.16 | + 125% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $71 (€62) | €44 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (€9) | €4.89 | + 78% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tacoma, Washington (United States) is 53% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €2,913
($3,308)
in Tacoma, Washington
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,900
in Zaragoza.
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