Price Rankings for Washington, DC, United States

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World Ranking

105^th Cheapest Gasoline (1 Liter) (Transportation) out of 556 Cities in the World.
130^th Cheapest Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) (Markets) out of 555 Cities in the World.
168^th Cheapest Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) (Transportation) out of 520 Cities in the World.

7^th Most Expensive White Rice (1 kg) (Markets) out of 551 Cities in the World.
14^th Most Expensive Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant (Restaurants) out of 556 Cities in the World.
5^th Most Expensive 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre (Rent Per Month) out of 546 Cities in the World.

America Ranking

4^th Most Expensive Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant (Restaurants) out of 147 Cities in America
4^th Most Expensive 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre (Rent Per Month) out of 146 Cities in America
6^th Most Expensive Bottled Water (0.33 Liter) (Restaurants) out of 147 Cities in America

Northern America Ranking

3^rd Most Expensive Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant (Restaurants) out of 106 Cities in Northern America
3^rd Most Expensive 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre (Rent Per Month) out of 105 Cities in Northern America
5^th Most Expensive Bottled Water (0.33 Liter) (Restaurants) out of 106 Cities in Northern America

Restaurants	Value	World Position	World Ranking	America Ranking	Northern America Ranking
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant	29.00 $	Very High	14^th/556	4^th/147	3^rd/106
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)	115.00 $	Very High	27^th/538	9^th/145	9^th/105
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)	12.00 $	High	92^th/410	27^th/114	23^th/78
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)	8.00 $	Very High	64^th/535	6^th/146	6^th/105
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	10.00 $	Very High	14^th/488	2^nd/136	2^nd/98
Cappuccino (Regular Size)	6.02 $	Very High	25^th/554	12^th/147	11^st/106
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)	3.40 $	Very High	90^th/552	6^th/147	5^th/106
Bottled Water (12 oz)	2.75 $	Very High	83^th/553	6^th/147	5^th/106
Markets	Value	World Position	World Ranking	America Ranking	Northern America Ranking
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)	1.12 $	Low	426^th/555	89^th/147	55^th/106
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)	3.88 $	Very High	23^th/554	19^th/147	18^th/106
White Rice (1 lb)	3.14 $	Very High	7^th/551	7^th/145	7^th/104
Eggs (12, Large Size)	4.85 $	Very High	95^th/555	35^th/147	32^th/106
Local Cheese (1 lb)	7.33 $	Very High	93^th/535	15^th/140	15^th/99
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	8.00 $	Very High	14^th/550	4^th/142	3^rd/102
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)	8.58 $	High	144^th/536	33^th/145	33^th/104
Apples (1 lb)	3.02 $	Very High	14^th/545	12^th/144	10^th/105
Bananas (1 lb)	0.89 $	Moderate	226^th/553	27^th/145	21^st/104
Oranges (1 lb)	2.27 $	Very High	34^th/530	33^th/136	32^th/98
Tomatoes (1 lb)	2.55 $	Very High	43^th/541	22^th/143	21^st/102
Potatoes (1 lb)	1.29 $	Very High	68^th/540	58^th/141	55^th/101
Onions (1 lb)	1.52 $	Very High	31^st/537	29^th/141	26^th/102
Lettuce (1 Head)	2.42 $	Very High	71^st/527	43^th/141	41^st/101
Bottled Water (50 oz)	2.43 $	Very High	31^st/546	29^th/141	27^th/100
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	16.00 $	Very High	46^th/532	19^th/144	16^th/103
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)	3.28 $	Very High	52^th/521	12^th/144	11^st/103
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	5.50 $	Very High	8^th/486	3^rd/125	2^nd/85
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)	13.94 $	Very High	74^th/391	19^th/98	19^th/74
Transportation	Value	World Position	World Ranking	America Ranking	Northern America Ranking
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)	2.80 $	High	116^th/488	16^th/124	16^th/85
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)	117.50 $	Very High	19^th/406	6^th/100	6^th/77
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)	4.00 $	High	110^th/402	12^th/110	10^th/80
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)	2.56 $	High	137^th/352	49^th/97	39^th/72
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)	25.00 $	High	114^th/304	37^th/83	37^th/65
Gasoline (1 Liter)	0.87 $	Very Low	452^th/556	95^th/147	59^th/106
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)	36,375.00 $	High	67^th/247	17^th/79	17^th/63
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)	25,962.29 $	Low	353^th/520	57^th/144	28^th/106
Utilities (Monthly)	Value	World Position	World Ranking	America Ranking	Northern America Ranking
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)	203.35 $	Moderate	215^th/533	52^th/143	50^th/104
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)	66.83 $	Very High	40^th/555	40^th/147	38^th/106
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)	71.05 $	Very High	63^th/549	50^th/146	49^th/106
Sports And Leisure	Value	World Position	World Ranking	America Ranking	Northern America Ranking
Monthly Fitness Club Membership	119.69 $	Very High	7^th/537	4^th/143	3^rd/103
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)	74.17 $	Very High	2^nd/401	2^nd/106	2^nd/79
Cinema Ticket (International Release)	17.00 $	Very High	56^th/474	13^th/124	12^th/86
Childcare	Value	World Position	World Ranking	America Ranking	Northern America Ranking
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child	3,074.77 $	Very High	5^th/411	2^nd/117	2^nd/85
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child	39,186.09 $	Very High	9^th/379	7^th/110	7^th/80
Clothing And Shoes	Value	World Position	World Ranking	America Ranking	Northern America Ranking
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)	71.55 $	Moderate	232^th/511	16^th/143	8^th/104
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)	44.78 $	Moderate	209^th/470	74^th/132	44^th/94
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	101.85 $	Moderate	236^th/523	57^th/141	34^th/102
Men's Leather Business Shoes	144.05 $	Very High	84^th/479	17^th/129	13^th/92
Rent Per Month	Value	World Position	World Ranking	America Ranking	Northern America Ranking
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	2,687.39 $	Very High	19^th/550	13^th/147	12^th/106
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	2,099.12 $	Very High	16^th/548	11^st/147	10^th/106
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	5,335.00 $	Very High	11^st/547	8^th/147	7^th/106
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	4,351.11 $	Very High	5^th/546	4^th/146	3^rd/105
Buy Apartment Price	Value	World Position	World Ranking	America Ranking	Northern America Ranking
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	800.41 $	Very High	56^th/507	10^th/138	10^th/102
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	302.37 $	High	185^th/503	39^th/138	38^th/102
Salaries And Financing	Value	World Position	World Ranking	America Ranking	Northern America Ranking
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	6,110.50 $	Very High	14^th/552	6^th/146	5^th/106
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)	6.29	High	184^th/516	59^th/141	27^th/106

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