What are the prices in Seattle?Wondering how much dinner costs?What is the cost of accommodation?How much money do I need for shopping in a supermarket in Seattle?
Connor Lopez recently visited Seattle and prepared this article about prices in Seattle.Find out about average prices in Seattle, including food prices, restaurants, beer, accommodation, transportation and more.Seattle is a part of United States.What currency is accepted in Seattle?How much money can I bring into United States?
What currency is used in Seattle?
Here is information about currency:
The currency of United States is US Dollar (USD).1$ (dollar) is divided into 100 ¢ (cent).There are 6 different coins: 1¢, 5¢, 10¢, 25¢, $1, 50¢.There are 7 different bank notes with the following values: $1, $5, $10, $20, $50, $100, 2$.To avoid unexpected risks of receiving fake money, we reccommend checking the currency when trading.Be especially careful with those banknotes: $100, $50.
- For 1€ Euro you can get: 1.08USD US Dollar (USD)
- For 1£ British Pound (GBP) you can get: 1.26USD US Dollar (USD)
- For 1₽ Russian ruble (RUB) you can get: 0.01USD US Dollar (USD)
Is Seattle an expensive city?
Average prices in Seattle are higher than in United States.If you do your shopping in Seattle you have to pay 1.30 times more for it than in United States.The average accommodation cost in Seattle range from: 42USD in hostel to 112USD in 3 star hotel.Price per night in a luxury hotel in Seattle is about 245USD.
Using public transport in Seattle comes at a cost of: 2.80USD for a one-way ticket.The price for renting a car in Seattle (e.g. Volkswagen Golf or Toyota Corolla) to 25,000USD.If you prefer taxi, remember that the price of a taxi in Seattle depends on several factors.Taxi starting price is about: 4.00USD.For 1 km ride in Seattle you have to pay about: 1.80USD.
See also how prices have changed in previous years: Price changes in previous years in Seattle
Seattle Prices 2020
Cost of living in Seattle is:
- 1.12 times higher than in Washington
- 1.35 times higher than in Jacksonville
- 1.35 times higher than in Houston
- 1.30 times higher than in Oklahoma City
- 1.06 times lower than in New York City
Is food expensive in Seattle?
Food prices in supermarkets are higher than in United States.For example, in Seattle you have to pay for:
- Bottle or carton of milk (1 liter): 1.20USD
- Popular yellow cheese (1 kg): 16USD
- A bottle of beer from a known brand: 3.50USD
- A sausage or cold cuts (1 kg): 33USD
- A mid-range wine (one bottle): 15USD
How much money do I need for a week's stay in Seattle?
If you want to spend a week in Seattle the cost of your stay will be:
- 816USD - a cheap stay for 7 days in Seattle
- 1,200USD - a budget travel for 7 days in Seattle
- 1,700USD for a one week of comfortable stay in Seattle
- 3,900USD for a week of luxury holidays in Seattle
What is a cost of meals (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) in Seattle? What is the average cost of lunch in Seattle?
In Seattle, you can choose a meal from many different types of cuisine.For example, a meal for two people, in a restaurant:
- Asian Restaurant 44USD
- Chinese Restaurant 33USD
- French Restaurant 52USD
- Italian Restaurant 55USD
- Japanese Restaurant 53USD
- Mexican Restaurant 37USD
In Seattle, a typical fast food meal costs: 12USD for a McMeal at McDonalds or BurgerKing (or similar combo meal), and 3.60USD for a cheeseburger.For coffee lovers: cappuccino coffee 5.70USD and espresso 3.40USD.
More information about meals budget you can find in our: Travel cost guide.
Bellow you can find information about food and beverages prices in supermarkets and groceries.You can read also about prices in hotels, cafes and restaurants in Seattle.
Average prices in restaurants and pubs, transportation, taxi, groceries, salaries, food, hotels and rentals in Seattle.
Currency: US Dollar
How much is a hotel in Seattle?
Average hotel price in Seattle is 1.35 times bigger than average price in United States
| Average hotel price in Seattle is: | 118 USD | 109 EURO | 10,937 RUB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hostels prices in Seattle are around: | 42 USD | 39 EURO | 3,877 RUB |
| Price of 1 star hotel in Seattle is around: | 69 USD | 64 EURO | 6,366 RUB |
| Price of 2 star hotel in Seattle is around: | 87 USD | 81 EURO | 8,079 RUB |
| Price of 3 star hotel in Seattle is around: | 112 USD | 103 EURO | 10,326 RUB |
| Price of 4 star hotel in Seattle is around: | 113 USD | 105 EURO | 10,456 RUB |
| Price of 5 star hotel in Seattle is around: | 245 USD | 227 EURO | 22,700 RUB |
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Is food expensive in Seattle? How much does an inexpensive meal cost in Seattle?
Prices in restaurants in Seattle.
| Meal in a cheap restaurant | 25 USD (15-38) | 23 EUR (14-35) |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 100 USD (70-150) | 93 EUR (65-139) |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 12 USD (10.00-13) | 11 EUR (9.30-12) |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | 7.00 USD (5.00-10.00) | 6.50 EUR (4.60-9.30) |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 8.00 USD (5.00-11) | 7.40 EUR (4.60-10) |
| co*ke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | 2.50 USD (2.00-3.50) | 2.30 EUR (1.90-3.20) |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | 2.00 USD (1.50-3.00) | 1.80 EUR (1.40-2.80) |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.70 USD (4.00-9.00) | 5.20 EUR (3.70-8.30) |
| Espresso Coffee | 3.40 USD (2.40-5.40) | 3.10 EUR (2.20-5.00) |
| Cheeseburger (fastfood) | 3.60 USD (3.00-3.90) | 3.30 EUR (2.80-3.60) |
Prices of various cuisines in Seattle »
Can you eat cheaply in Seattle?
How much should you pay for cheese, eggs, milk or oranges in Seattle?
Prices in supermarkets in Seattle.
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | 1.20 USD (0.79-1.50) | 1.10 EUR (0.73-1.40) |
| A loaf of fresh white bread (500g) | 4.20 USD (2.50-5.80) | 3.90 EUR (2.30-5.40) |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.10 USD (2.00-6.80) | 3.80 EUR (1.90-6.30) |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | 16 USD (8.80-40) | 15 EUR (8.20-37) |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.00 USD (1.20-3.00) | 1.90 EUR (1.10-2.80) |
| A bottle of wine (Mid-Range) | 15 USD (10.00-25) | 14 EUR (9.30-23) |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.30 USD (1.80-4.30) | 3.10 EUR (1.60-4.00) |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 3.50 USD (1.80-5.00) | 3.20 EUR (1.70-4.60) |
| Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) | 11 USD (10.00-12) | 10 EUR (9.30-11) |
| Chicken breasts (skinless and boneless) - (1kg) | 15 USD (7.30-24) | 14 EUR (6.70-22) |
| Apples (1kg) | 5.90 USD (3.30-8.80) | 5.40 EUR (3.10-8.20) |
| Oranges (1kg) | 5.20 USD (3.30-11) | 4.80 EUR (3.00-10) |
| Potatoes (1kg) | 3.20 USD (1.20-6.40) | 3.00 EUR (1.10-5.90) |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.50 USD (1.50-3.00) | 2.30 EUR (1.40-2.80) |
| Rice (white) (1kg) | 5.50 USD (3.30-9.90) | 5.10 EUR (3.10-9.20) |
| Tomato (1kg) | 6.50 USD (2.20-8.80) | 6.00 EUR (2.00-8.20) |
| Bananas (1kg) | 2.40 USD (1.30-5.00) | 2.20 EUR (1.20-4.70) |
| Onions (1kg) | 3.40 USD (2.20-4.40) | 3.10 EUR (2.00-4.10) |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 19 USD (11-33) | 17 EUR (10-31) |
| Pears (1kg) | 7.10 USD (4.00-11) | 6.50 EUR (3.70-9.80) |
| Cucumber (1kg) | 3.60 USD (1.20-4.90) | 3.30 EUR (1.10-4.50) |
| Perrier Water (small bottle 0,33l) | 1.40 USD (0.83-2.10) | 1.30 EUR (0.77-1.90) |
| Sausages (1kg) | 33 USD (16-55) | 31 EUR (15-51) |
| Cottage cheese (1kg) | 9.40 USD (5.10-23) | 8.70 EUR (4.70-21) |
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How much do you have to pay for a fuel or a taxi in Seattle?
Prices of Transportation and fuel in Seattle.
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.80 USD (2.50-3.40) | 2.50 EUR (2.30-3.20) |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 100 USD (81-140) | 93 EUR (75-130) |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 1.30 USD (1.10-1.60) | 1.20 EUR (1.00-1.50) |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 26,000 USD (25,000-36,000) | 24,000 EUR (23,000-33,000) |
| Toyota Corolla 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,000 USD (21,000-30,000) | 23,000 EUR (20,000-27,000) |
| Taxi starting price (normal tariff) | 4.00 USD (2.60-8.00) | 3.70 EUR (2.40-7.40) |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | 1.80 USD (1.70-2.50) | 1.60 EUR (1.60-2.30) |
| Taxi 1 hour waiting (normal tariff) | 30 USD (30-40) | 28 EUR (28-37) |
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Is it expensive to live in Seattle?
Rent Prices Per Month in Seattle.
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,400 USD (2,000-3,000) | 2,200 EUR (1,800-2,700) |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,900 USD (1,500-2,500) | 1,700 EUR (1,300-2,300) |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,500 USD (3,600-6,000) | 4,100 EUR (3,300-5,500) |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,300 USD (2,800-4,000) | 3,000 EUR (2,600-3,700) |
Prices of Utilities (Monthly) in Seattle.
| Charges (electricity, heating, water, garbage) for an 85m2 apartment | 247 USD (150-400) | 229 EUR (139-371) |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile local tariff (No discounts or plans) | 0.28 USD (0.16-0.35) | 0.26 EUR (0.15-0.32) |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 74 USD (55-99) | 69 EUR (51-92) |
Prices of Sports And Leisure in Seattle. How much does a cinema ticket cost in Seattle?
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 63 USD (30-119) | 59 EUR (28-110) |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour during a weekend) | 33 USD (15-40) | 30 EUR (14-37) |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15 USD (13-20) | 14 EUR (12-19) |
Prices of Clothing And Shoes in Seattle.
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 66 USD (30-100) | 61 EUR (28-93) |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M,...) | 55 USD (29-80) | 51 EUR (27-74) |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 100 USD (60-149) | 92 EUR (56-138) |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 127 USD (60-200) | 118 EUR (56-185) |
Childcare prices in Seattle.
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,600 USD (1,200-2,300) | 1,500 EUR (1,100-2,100) |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 28,000 USD (16,000-35,000) | 25,000 EUR (14,000-32,000) |
Apartment Price in Seattle. How much does a flat in Seattle cost?
| Price per square meter for an apartment in city centre | 7,900 USD (5,300-10,000) | 7,300 EUR (4,900-9,900) |
| Price per square meter for an apartment outside of city centre | 5,300 USD (4,000-7,500) | 4,900 EUR (3,700-6,900) |
What salary do you need to live in Seattle?
Salaries And Financing in Seattle.
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 6,000 USD | 5,600 EUR | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly | 5.44% (4.00% - 6.00%) | - | - |
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Price changes in previous years in Seattle
What about vegetable prices in Seattle? Are they higher than a few years ago?
We can compare vegetable prices in previous years on the example of tomatoes: 2012: $5.5, 2013: $4.6, 2014: $6.6, 2015: $5.3, 2016: $5.6, 2017: $4.3, 2018: $4.7, 2019: $5.2, 2020: $6.1
I can't imagine breakfast without bananas, have the prices of these fruits increased recently in Seattle?
The prices of tropical fruit, for example bananas, have been changing in recent years: 2015: $1.6, 2016: $1.7, 2017: $1.7, 2018: $1.9, 2019: $1.9, 2020: $1.7
Have prices in cafes increased in recent years in Seattle?
The cost of cappuccino coffee in a cafe or restaurant has changed in recent years: 2011: $3.3, 2012: $3.5, 2013: $3.9, 2014: $4, 2015: $4, 2016: $3.8, 2017: $4.3, 2018: $4.4, 2019: $4.2, 2020: $4.7
Have apartment prices increased in recent years in Seattle?
In previous years, the following costs have been paid per square meter of flat in the city center: 2011: $3,400, 2012: $4,900, 2014: $3,900, 2015: $5,500, 2016: $5,900, 2017: $6,000, 2018: $7,300, 2019: $7,200, 2020: $7,800
How high are the salaries in Seattle? Can you earn more now than in previous years?
This is how earnings have changed in recent years: 2011: $3,400, 2012: $4,200, 2013: $3,400, 2014: $3,300, 2015: $3,600, 2016: $3,800, 2017: $4,600, 2018: $4,800, 2019: $5,300, 2020: $6,000
Prices in United States. Historic data last years
| Petrol price in Seattle is around | 0.92 USD | 0.85 EURO |
| Diesel fuel price in Seattle is around | 1.10 USD | 0.98 EURO |
Bus tickets, subway, taxi
| Local transport. One-way ticket prices in Seattle is around: | 2.10 USD | 1.90 EURO |
| Local transport. Monthly pass in Seattle is around: | 66 USD | 61 EURO |
| Taxi starting price in Seattle is around: | 3.00 USD | 2.80 EURO |
| Taxi – fare for 1km in Seattle is around: | 1.50 USD | 1.40 EURO |
| Taxi – waiting time (1 hour) in Seattle is around: | 28 USD | 26 EURO |
Meal price in a restaurant
| Budget restaurant (price per 1 person) in Seattle is around: | 10 USD | 9.30 EURO |
| Mid-range restaurant (meal for 2 people) in Seattle is around: | 45 USD | 42 EURO |
| Fast Food combo in Seattle is around: | 6.20 USD | 5.70 EURO |
| Price of a cheeseburger in Seattle is around: | 1.90 USD | 1.80 EURO |
| Price of french fries in Seattle is around: | 1.80 USD | 1.70 EURO |
| Price of a cappuccino in Seattle is around: | 3.70 USD | 3.40 EURO |
| Price of a Coca-Cola or Pepsi (0,5L) in Seattle is around: | 1.40 USD | 1.30 EURO |
Food prices
| Price of a local beer (0.3 liter bottle) in Seattle is around: | 1.90 USD | 1.80 EURO |
| Price of a local beer (0,5 liter bottle) in Seattle is around: | 2.30 USD | 2.20 EURO |
| Price of an imported beer (0,3 liter bottle) in Seattle is around: | 3.30 USD | 3.10 EURO |
| Price of an imported beer (0,5 liter bottle) in Seattle is around: | 5.00 USD | 4.60 EURO |
| Price of table wine in Seattle is around: | 12 USD | 11 EURO |
| Price of cigarettes in Seattle is around: | 6.10 USD | 5.60 EURO |
| Price of a Cola/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) in Seattle is around: | 1.70 USD | 1.50 EURO |
| Price of Perrier water (0.33 liter bottle) in Seattle is around: | 1.20 USD | 1.10 EURO |
| Price of water (1.5 liter bottle) in Seattle is around: | 1.80 USD | 1.70 EURO |
| Price of milk (1 liter bottle) in Seattle is around: | 0.96 USD | 0.89 EURO |
| Price of bread (0,5 kg) in Seattle is around: | 2.30 USD | 2.20 EURO |
| Price of eggs (10 pieces) in Seattle is around: | 1.80 USD | 1.70 EURO |
| Price of cheese (1kg) in Seattle is around: | 9.50 USD | 8.80 EURO |
| Price of cottage cheese price in Seattle is around: | 0.55 USD | 0.51 EURO |
| Price of a sausage (1kg) in Seattle is around: | 17 USD | 16 EURO |
| Price of a chicken (1kg) in Seattle is around: | 7.60 USD | 7.00 EURO |
| Price of apples (1kg) in Seattle is around: | 3.70 USD | 3.40 EURO |
| Price of pears (1kg) in Seattle is around: | 4.40 USD | 4.10 EURO |
| Price of a oranges (1kg) in Seattle is around: | 3.60 USD | 3.30 EURO |
| Price of potatoes (1kg) in Seattle is around: | 2.30 USD | 2.20 EURO |
| Price of a lettuce in Seattle is around: | 1.70 USD | 1.50 EURO |
| Price of white rice (1kg) in Seattle is around: | 2.80 USD | 2.50 EURO |
| Price of tomatoes (1Kg) in Seattle is around: | 3.60 USD | 3.30 EURO |
| Price of a cucumbers (1kg) in Seattle is around: | 1.90 USD | 1.80 EURO |
