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

Levnadskostnader i Washington

19.8% över United States-genomsnittet

Placering #17 av 558 städer · Dyrare än 97% av städerna i världen

+19.8%

Levnadskostnader

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+27.3%

Hyra

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+15.0%

Livsmedel

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+6.6%

Köpkraft

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Jämfört med United States-genomsnittet

Hyrespriser

Hyrespriser i Washington

Lägenhet	Innerstad	Utanför centrum	Du sparar
1 rum	USD 2,659/mo	USD 2,099/mo	21%
3 rum	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.

Kostnadsindex

Levnadskostnader

+19.8% Expensive

Hyra

+27.3% Very expensive

Livsmedel

+15.0% Expensive

Restauranger

+20.0% Expensive

Köpkraft

+6.6% Average

Att bo i Washington: vad du kan förvänta dig

Washington är expensive enligt globala mått (plats #17 av 558 städer). 19.8% dyrare än United States-genomsnittet, baserat på 80 städer.

Matvaror är expensive, medan att äta ute är expensive. Groceries erbjuder bäst värde, medan Rent är dyrast.

Den lokala köpkraften är begränsad — invånare har råd med färre varor och tjänster än i de flesta städer.

Levnadskostnader i Washington

Hyrespriser i Washington

Prices of Goods & Services in Washington

Groceries

Restaurants

Clothing & Shoes

Leisure

Transportation

Utilities

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