Cost of living
Washington compared to Valparaiso (United States)
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Overview comparison
WashingtonValparaiso (United States)
Consumer prices in Washington are roughly 74% higher than in Valparaiso (United States).
Cost of living
| Item | Washington | Valparaiso (United States) |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,471 | 1,032 |
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| Total with rent family | 7,114 | 2,222 |
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| Without rent one person | 969 | 518 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,675 | 1,379 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,881.45 | 528.59 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,157.75 | 580.29 |
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| Food person | 754 | 332 |
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| Food family | 2,134 | 903 |
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| Transport person | 176.53 | 73.35 |
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| Transport family | 420.18 | 199.61 |
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| Life expectancy | 69.71 years | 76.5 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Washington | Valparaiso (United States) |
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| Lunch Menu | 19.85 | 11.62 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 101.72 | 53.73 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 12.61 | 8.56 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.65 | 3.52 |
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| Cappuccino | 6.59 | 3.52 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.83 | 1.48 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Washington | Valparaiso (United States) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 2,051.03 | 378.56 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,806.1 | 335.79 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 4,746.69 | 630.12 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,621.25 | 546.12 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 136.35 | 81.59 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 175.27 | 126.21 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 71.36 | 16.98 |
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Transportation
| Item | Washington | Valparaiso (United States) |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.45 | 4.63 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 7,034 | 2,579 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 4,598 | 1,605 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.24 | 0.48 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 105.38% | 47.99% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 14.31 | 11.08 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.49 | 1.75 |
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Groceries
| Item | Washington | Valparaiso (United States) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.3 | 1.19 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 4.08 | 1.34 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 5.12 | 4.29 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.25 | 12.82 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.72 | 5.55 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 23.61 | 13.97 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.53 | 1.55 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.45 | 0.76 |
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Other
| Item | Washington | Valparaiso (United States) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 56.68 | 29 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 14.05 | 5.51 |
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| Doctors visit | 211.83 | 51.47 |
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| Haircut, simple | 24.03 | 8.11 |
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| Brand Jeans | 80.96 | 58.46 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 102.28 | 55.94 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 2,005.73 | 403.43 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 33,753 | 6,712 |
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