Washington ranks 19th of 27 priced cities in United States of America on cost — $3,391 a month in essentials, 76% above Detroit, the cheapest. The average net salary of $7,053 covers that 2.1×. 87.8 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at county level.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $2,116 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $2,626 |
| Groceries | $304 |
| Dining out | $578 |
| Utilities | $273 |
| Local transport | $120 |
| Essentials / mo | $3,391 |
| Avg net salary | $7,053 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $4,296 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $5,322 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Washington, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $26.50 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $120.00 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $12.00 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $6.13 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $8.50 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $10.00 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $3.20 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $2.69 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.30 |
| White bread, 500 g | $4.08 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $7.08 |
| Eggs, 12 | $6.03 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $16.33 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $18.12 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $6.80 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $2.09 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $5.49 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $2.84 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $3.59 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $2.49 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $3.25 |
| Monthly transit pass | $120.00 |
| Taxi start | $4.00 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.59 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.06 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $196.96 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $75.92 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $80.00 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $114.50 |
| Cinema, one seat | $17.50 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Washington has 87.8 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (county level). That is the 26th-highest of 27 United States of America cities we track. United States of America's national figure is 106.9, so Washington runs 19 below the country as a whole.
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