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Cost of living in New York City (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Washington D.C. (United States)
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Food + 24%
Food in New York City (United States) is 24% more expensive than in Washington D.C. (United States)
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New York City Washington D.C. Diff
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district $29 $23 + 26%
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) $13 $13 - 1%
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast $8 $6 + 25%
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk $1.56 $1.17 + 34%
12 eggs, large $10 $4.97 + 91%
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes $7 $6 + 17%
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese $12 $11 + 4%
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples $7 $3.58 + 84%
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes $2.96 $2.51 + 18%
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket $5.76 $7 - 12%
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality $20 $20 + 1%
2 liters of coca-cola $3.77 $3.60 + 5%
Bread for 2 people for 1 day $4.38 $2.75 + 60%
Housing + 39%
Housing in New York City (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Washington D.C. (United States)
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New York City Washington D.C. Diff
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area $6,968 $4,123 + 69%
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area $4,745 $2,869 + 65%
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat $255 $243 + 5%
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area $4,008 $2,989 + 34%
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area $2,851 $2,113 + 35%
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio $203 $150 + 35%
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) $65 $61 + 6%
40” flat screen tv $367 $361 + 2%
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) $155 $151 + 2%
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $17 $11 + 52%
Hourly rate for cleaning help $31 $44 - 28%
Clothes - 11%
Clothes in New York City (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Washington D.C. (United States)
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) $70 $72 - 3%
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) $50 $65 - 24%
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) $116 $126 - 8%
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes $203 $154 + 32%
Transportation + 17%
Transportation in New York City (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Washington D.C. (United States)
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new $33,504 $33,049 + 1%
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas $0.89 $0.85 + 4%
Monthly ticket public transport $131 $110 + 19%
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) $31 $22 + 40%
Personal Care + 50%
Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 50% more expensive than in Washington D.C. (United States)
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) $20 $8 + 147%
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) $54 $14 + 293%
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) $158 $197 - 20%
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) $15 $10 + 53%
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) $9 $4.85 + 79%
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) $14 $4.79 + 185%
4 rolls of toilet paper $8 $4.29 + 93%
Tube of toothpaste $2.85 $2.56 + 12%
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city $51 $44 + 14%
Entertainment + 56%
Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 56% more expensive than in Washington D.C. (United States)
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub $90 $71 + 28%
2 tickets to the movies $39 $32 + 22%
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) $506 $394 + 29%
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert $165 $158 + 5%
1 cocktail drink in downtown club $19 $19 + 2%
Cappuccino in expat area of the city $6 $6 - 1%
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) $9 $9 + 2%
Ipad wi-fi 128gb $615 $524 + 17%
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) $1.35 $0.40 + 233%
1 month of gym membership in business district $169 $130 + 30%
1 package of marlboro cigarettes $18 $13 + 36%
TOTAL + 33%
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