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

Costul Vieții în Washington

19.8% peste media din United States

Locul #17 din 558 de orașe · Mai scump decât 97% din orașele din lume

+19.8%

Costul vieții

Vezi clasamentul United States →

+27.3%

Chirie

Vezi clasamentul United States →

+15.0%

Alimente

Vezi clasamentul United States →

+6.6%

Putere de cumpărare

Vezi clasamentul United States →

Comparat cu media din United States

Prețuri Chirie

Prețuri chirii în Washington

Apartament	Centrul orașului	În afara centrului	Economisești
1 cameră	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. September 2026.

Indici de Cost

Costul vieții

+19.8% Expensive

Chirie

+27.3% Very expensive

Alimente

+15.0% Expensive

Restaurante

+20.0% Expensive

Putere de cumpărare

+6.6% Average

Viața în Washington: la ce să te aștepți

Washington este expensive conform standardelor globale (locul #17 din 558 orașe). Este 19.8% mai scump față de media din United States, pe baza a 80 orașe.

Alimentele sunt expensive, iar mesele la restaurant sunt expensive. Groceries oferă cel mai bun raport calitate-preț, iar Rent este cel mai scump.

Puterea de cumpărare locală este limitată — locuitorii își pot permite mai puține bunuri și servicii decât în majoritatea orașelor.

Costul Vieții în Washington

Prețuri chirii în Washington

Prices of Goods & Services in Washington

Groceries

Restaurants

Clothing & Shoes

Leisure

Transportation

Utilities

Indici de Cost

Viața în Washington: la ce să te aștepți

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