Cost of living in Tacoma, Washington, United States

Summary of cost of living in Tacoma, Washington

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $5,208
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $2,910
  • WARNING!  These estimates are based on data that may have some inconsistencies at the moment. They already provide a decent estimate but they are not currently bullet-proof.

List of prices in Tacoma, Washington
Current as of Mar 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district $16
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) $11
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast $5.68
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk $1.00
12 eggs, large $3.87
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes $5.09
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese $7
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples $3.56
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes $1.69
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket $2.97
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality $19
2 liters of coca-cola $2.54
Bread for 2 people for 1 day $2.51
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area $2,480
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area $1,601
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat $176
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area $1,631
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area $1,019
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio $260
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) $54
40” flat screen tv $304
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) $102
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $15
Hourly rate for cleaning help $44
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) $56
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) $44
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) $119
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes $115
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new $23,005
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas $1.17
Monthly ticket public transport $70
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) $30
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) $10
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) $26
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) $154
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) $8
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) $5.01
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) $4.29
4 rolls of toilet paper $4.47
Tube of toothpaste $2.65
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city $22
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub $59
2 tickets to the movies $27
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) $269
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert $103
1 cocktail drink in downtown club $12
Cappuccino in expat area of the city $6
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) $8
Ipad wi-fi 128gb $565
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) -
1 month of gym membership in business district $48
1 package of marlboro cigarettes $11
Some of these prices have some inconsistencies. They already provide a reliable comparison but they are not bullet-proof. They are based on 83 prices entered by 9 different people.
Latest price update: March 18, 2024

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