Cost of Living in Olympia
Summary about cost of living in Olympia, WA, United States:
- Rent in Olympia is, on average, 59.6% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 $ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 70.00 $ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 12.00 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5.00 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 6.00 $ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.82 $ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.75 $ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.25 $ | |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.16 $ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.91 $ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.96 $ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.25 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.37 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.83 $ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.37 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.84 $ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.76 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.44 $ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.39 $ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.06 $ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.04 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | ? | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.69 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 9.99 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.57 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 6.00 $ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 10.00 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.00 $ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 0.00 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 2.50 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.25 $ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 60.00 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 4.11 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,000.00 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 21,900.00 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 167.50 $ | |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.10 $ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 66.22 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 37.80 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 14.00 $ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.00 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,016.67 $ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 35,000.00 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 40.00 $ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 35.00 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 67.33 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 156.75 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,520.71 $ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,413.00 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,025.00 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,132.50 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 328.33 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 300.00 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,124.74 $ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.62 |
Prices in Olympia, Washington
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Last update: February 2023
Last update: February 2023
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| Cost of Living in Seattle, Washington | 62.25 miles |
| Cost of Living in Vancouver, Washington | 104.95 miles |
| Cost of Living in Portland, Oregon | 114.46 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bellingham, Washington | 150.47 miles |
| Cost of Living in Albany, Oregon | 183.66 miles |
| Cost of Living in Eugene, Oregon | 223.90 miles |
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Also the last info I saw about apt rentals in Oly came to around 1000-1800 for a 2 bedroom. And there are less expensive places, sometimes shared houses, and other options that may turn up when people are part of the community.
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