How expensive is Washington compared to the rest of United States?

Washington ranks #17 out of 558 cities globally. It is 19.8% more expensive than the United States average, based on 80 cities. The rent index is 69.7 and local purchasing power is 149.3.

What is the average rent in Washington?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Washington city centre costs approximately USD 2,659 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to USD 2,099 (saving 21%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around USD 5,335.

Is Washington affordable to live in?

Washington is expensive overall. Groceries are expensive, restaurants are expensive, and local purchasing power is average.

🇺🇸 DC, United States · #17 of 558 cities · 2026

Costo della Vita a Washington

19.8% sopra la media di United States

Classificata #17 su 558 città · Più costosa del 97% delle città a livello mondiale

+19.8%

Costo della Vita

Vedi classifica United States →

+27.3%

Affitto

Vedi classifica United States →

+15.0%

Generi Alimentari

Vedi classifica United States →

+6.6%

Potere d'Acquisto

Vedi classifica United States →

Rispetto alla media di United States

Prezzi degli Affitti

Prezzi degli Affitti a Washington

Appartamento	Centro Città	Fuori Centro	Risparmi
1 Camera	USD 2,659/mo	USD 2,099/mo	21%
3 Camere	USD 5,335/mo	USD 4,351/mo	21%

Numbeo · 2026-03-12

Prices

Prices of Goods & Services in Washington

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Groceries

Item	Price	Sources
Apples (1kg)	$6.65	1 source
Beer (0.5L, supermarket)	$3.28	1 source
Bread (500g)	$4.22	1 source
Local cheese (1kg)	$15.46	1 source
Chicken (1kg)	$17.63	1 source
Cigarettes (Marlboro)	$13.94	1 source
Eggs (12)	$4.77	1 source
Milk (1L)	$1.13	1 source
Potatoes (1kg)	$2.85	1 source
Tomatoes (1kg)	$5.63	1 source
Water (1.5L)	$2.43	1 source
Wine (mid-range)	$16.00	1 source

Apples (1kg)

$6.65

Beer (0.5L, supermarket)

$3.28

Bread (500g)

$4.22

Local cheese (1kg)

$15.46

Chicken (1kg)

$17.63

Cigarettes (Marlboro)

$13.94

Eggs (12)

$4.77

Milk (1L)

$1.13

Potatoes (1kg)

$2.85

Tomatoes (1kg)

$5.63

Water (1.5L)

$2.43

Wine (mid-range)

$16.00

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Restaurants

Item	Price	Sources
Draft beer (0.5L)	$8.00	1 source
Cappuccino	$6.02	1 source
McMeal	$12.00	1 source
Cheap meal	$23.50	1 source
Mid-range dinner (2 people)	$115.00	1 source

Draft beer (0.5L)

$8.00

Cappuccino

$6.02

McMeal

$12.00

Cheap meal

$23.50

Mid-range dinner (2 people)

$115.00

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Clothing & Shoes

Item	Price	Sources
Business shoes (leather)	$144.05	1 source
Jeans (Levi's 501)	$71.55	1 source
Sport shoes (Nike)	$101.85	1 source
Summer dress (Zara/H&M)	$44.78	1 source

Business shoes (leather)

$144.05

Jeans (Levi's 501)

$71.55

Sport shoes (Nike)

$101.85

Summer dress (Zara/H&M)

$44.78

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Leisure

Item	Price	Sources
Cinema ticket	$17.00	1 source
Gym membership	$119.69	1 source

Cinema ticket

$17.00

Gym membership

$119.69

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Transportation

Item	Price	Sources
Gasoline (1L)	$0.87	1 source
Taxi start	$4.00	1 source
Monthly pass	$117.50	1 source

Gasoline (1L)

$0.87

Taxi start

$4.00

Monthly pass

$117.50

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Utilities

Item	Price	Sources
Basic utilities (85m²)	$203.35	1 source

Basic utilities (85m²)

$203.35

Prices in local currency, cross-referenced from multiple independent sources. August 2026.

Indici di Costo

Costo della Vita

+19.8% Expensive

Affitto

+27.3% Very expensive

Generi Alimentari

+15.0% Expensive

Ristoranti

+20.0% Expensive

Potere d'Acquisto

+6.6% Average

Vivere a Washington: Cosa Aspettarsi

Washington è expensive secondo gli standard globali (classificata #17 su 558 città). È 19.8% più costoso rispetto alla media di United States, basato su 80 città.

La spesa alimentare è expensive, mentre mangiare fuori è expensive. Groceries offre il miglior rapporto qualità-prezzo, mentre Rent è il più costoso.

Il potere d'acquisto locale è limitato — i residenti possono permettersi meno beni e servizi rispetto alla maggior parte delle città.

Costo della Vita a Washington

Prezzi degli Affitti a Washington

Prices of Goods & Services in Washington

Groceries

Restaurants

Clothing & Shoes

Leisure

Transportation

Utilities

Indici di Costo

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