Washington D.C.
USA
Updated on August 02, 2025
Overview
The federal capital of the United States and the nation's political center, known for its monuments, Smithsonian museums, and iconic government buildings. A planned city with rich history and neoclassical architecture.
Average cost of living€6,781.00
Quality of Life73/100
Accommodation
Rent room (flat-share)€1,200.00
1-bed flat (center)€2,800.00
1-bed flat (outside)€2,200.00
3-bed flat (center)€5,500.00
3-bed flat (outside)€4,200.00
Utilities
Basic utilities€180.00
Internet€65.00
Mobile plan€55.00
Transportation
One-way ticket€2.25
Monthly pass€81.00
Taxi start€3.75
Gasoline (1 l)€3.45
Leisure
Cinema ticket€16.00
Fitness club€85.00
Education
Preschool (month)€1,800.00
Intl. primary (year)€25,000.00
Buying House
sqm in city center€8,500.00
sqm outside center€6,200.00
Advantages
- ✓ Abundant government and lobbying job opportunities
- ✓ Excellent public transportation with Metro system
- ✓ World-class free museums and monuments
- ✓ Exceptional cultural and culinary diversity
- ✓ Proximity to other major East Coast cities
Disadvantages
- × Very high cost of living, especially housing
- × High crime rates in certain areas
- × Heavy traffic during rush hours
- × Humid and hot summer weather
- × Highly competitive real estate market