Cost of Living in Seattle, Washington. Updated Prices Apr 2024.

Cost of living in Seattle, Washington, United States

Summary of cost of living in Seattle, Washington

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $6,300
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $3,759
  • Cost of living in Seattle, Washington is more expensive than in 84% of cities in USA (6 out of 32)
  • Cost of living in Seattle, Washington is more expensive than in 87% of cities in N. America (6 out of 38)
  • Cost of living in Seattle, Washington is more expensive than in 93% of cities in the World (14 out of 179)
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List of prices in Seattle, Washington
Current as of Apr 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district $23
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) $13
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast $7
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk $1.02
12 eggs, large $4.56
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes $5.44
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese $11
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples $4.46
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes $2.08
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket $3.91
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality $18
2 liters of coca-cola $3.10
Bread for 2 people for 1 day $2.13
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area $3,181
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area $2,454
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat $213
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area $2,266
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area $1,731
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio $124
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) $56
40” flat screen tv $278
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) $144
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $12
Hourly rate for cleaning help $41
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) $57
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) $43
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) $87
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes $123
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new $28,698
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas $1.24
Monthly ticket public transport $92
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) $22
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) $9
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) $12
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) $175
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) $9
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) $4.82
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) $6
4 rolls of toilet paper $7
Tube of toothpaste $2.52
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city $30
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub $60
2 tickets to the movies $34
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) $188
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert $117
1 cocktail drink in downtown club $17
Cappuccino in expat area of the city $5.62
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) $8
Ipad wi-fi 128gb $454
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) $0.17
1 month of gym membership in business district $80
1 package of marlboro cigarettes $12
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 398 prices entered by 54 different people.
Latest price update: April 22, 2024

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Seattle position in our World Ranking

the world
14th
out of 179
n. america
6th
out of 38
usa
6th
out of 32

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