Seattle
USA
Updated on August 17, 2025
Overview
Seattle is a vibrant port city in Washington state, globally recognized as a tech hub and home to companies like Amazon and Microsoft. Known for its coffee culture, grunge music, and the iconic Space Needle.
Average cost of living€6,420.00
Quality of Life80/100
Accommodation
Rent room (flat-share)€1,200.00
1-bed flat (center)€2,400.00
1-bed flat (outside)€1,800.00
3-bed flat (center)€4,500.00
3-bed flat (outside)€3,200.00
Utilities
Basic utilities€180.00
Internet€65.00
Mobile plan€55.00
Transportation
One-way ticket€3.75
Monthly pass€120.00
Taxi start€3.50
Gasoline (1 l)€1.20
Leisure
Cinema ticket€16.00
Fitness club€85.00
Education
Preschool (month)€1,800.00
Intl. primary (year)€15,000.00
Buying House
sqm in city center€8,500.00
sqm outside center€6,200.00
Advantages
- ✓ Tech hub with abundant job opportunities
- ✓ Vibrant culture with rich music and arts scene
- ✓ Proximity to mountains, forests, and water for outdoor activities
- ✓ Expanding public transportation system
- ✓ Cultural and culinary diversity
- ✓ No state income tax
Disadvantages
- × High cost of living and housing
- × Rainy weather for much of the year
- × Heavy traffic congestion during rush hours
- × Visible homelessness crisis
- × Intense competition in the housing market
- × High cost of services and entertainment