Cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Summary of cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $7,846
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $5,209
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on data that may have some inconsistencies at the moment. They already provide a decent estimate but they are not currently bullet-proof.

List of prices in Boston, Massachusetts
Current as of Apr 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district $23
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) $12
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast $5.75
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk $1.06
12 eggs, large $6
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes $4.78
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese $7
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples $4.12
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes $1.72
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket $1.95
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality $17
2 liters of coca-cola $2.17
Bread for 2 people for 1 day $2.26
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area $5,025
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area $3,304
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat $212
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area $2,962
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area $2,208
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio $173
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) $65
40” flat screen tv $314
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) $210
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $13
Hourly rate for cleaning help $27
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) $61
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) $51
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) $96
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes $152
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new $25,573
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas $0.98
Monthly ticket public transport $90
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) $20
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) $9
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) $35
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) $164
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) $8
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) $5.33
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) $6
4 rolls of toilet paper $3.71
Tube of toothpaste $1.76
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city $30
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub $65
2 tickets to the movies $34
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) $317
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert $104
1 cocktail drink in downtown club $17
Cappuccino in expat area of the city $5.30
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) $8
Ipad wi-fi 128gb $550
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) $0.83
1 month of gym membership in business district $112
1 package of marlboro cigarettes $13
Some of these prices have some inconsistencies. They already provide a reliable comparison but they are not bullet-proof. They are based on 289 prices entered by 40 different people.
Latest price update: April 22, 2024

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