Cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 218% more expensive than in Campo Grande (Brazil)
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| Food | + 203% | |||
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| Food in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 203% more expensive than in Campo Grande (Brazil) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Campo Grande | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $23 (R$ 134) | R$ 38 | + 250% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $13 (R$ 73) | R$ 34 | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (R$ 38) | R$ 13 | + 195% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.20 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.01 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.51 (R$ 32) | R$ 13 | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.27 (R$ 31) | R$ 6 | + 383% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (R$ 49) | R$ 25 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.26 (R$ 31) | R$ 9 | + 256% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.10 (R$ 24) | R$ 5.57 | + 328% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.82 (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 137% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (R$ 90) | R$ 34 | + 161% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.77 (R$ 16) | R$ 9 | + 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.90 (R$ 23) | R$ 4.38 | + 417% | |
| Housing | + 507% | |||
| Housing in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 507% more expensive than in Campo Grande (Brazil) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Campo Grande | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $5,288 (R$ 30,711) | R$ 3,470 | + 785% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,550 (R$ 20,621) | R$ 2,815 | + 633% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $439 (R$ 2,552) | R$ 434 | + 488% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,240 (R$ 18,820) | R$ 3,784 | + 397% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,438 (R$ 14,160) | R$ 1,608 | + 781% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $160 (R$ 927) | R$ 351 | + 164% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $69 (R$ 399) | R$ 106 | + 276% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $271 (R$ 1,575) | R$ 2,105 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $214 (R$ 1,241) | R$ 570 | + 118% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (R$ 69) | R$ 26 | + 172% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $36 (R$ 211) | R$ 19 | + 1020% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Campo Grande (Brazil) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Campo Grande | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $64 (R$ 374) | R$ 263 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (R$ 253) | R$ 325 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $101 (R$ 588) | R$ 454 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $161 (R$ 935) | R$ 416 | + 125% | |
| Transportation | + 88% | |||
| Transportation in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 88% more expensive than in Campo Grande (Brazil) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Campo Grande | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,152 (R$ 163,514) | R$ 95,158 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.93 (R$ 5.39) | R$ 5.67 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $90 (R$ 523) | R$ 238 | + 120% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (R$ 109) | R$ 80 | + 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 212% | |||
| Personal Care in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 212% more expensive than in Campo Grande (Brazil) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Campo Grande | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.99 (R$ 29) | R$ 18 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $25 (R$ 145) | R$ 39 | + 268% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $191 (R$ 1,110) | R$ 249 | + 346% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (R$ 44) | R$ 14 | + 213% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.83 (R$ 28) | R$ 16 | + 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (R$ 47) | R$ 18 | + 162% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.04 (R$ 23) | R$ 8 | + 196% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.99 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.64 | + 105% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $31 (R$ 182) | R$ 45 | + 306% | |
| Entertainment | + 217% | |||
| Entertainment in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 217% more expensive than in Campo Grande (Brazil) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Campo Grande | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $67 (R$ 390) | R$ 72 | + 445% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $32 (R$ 188) | R$ 51 | + 270% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $241 (R$ 1,400) | R$ 161 | + 769% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $120 (R$ 697) | R$ 219 | + 218% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $17 (R$ 99) | R$ 25 | + 303% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.78 (R$ 34) | R$ 13 | + 150% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (R$ 46) | R$ 9 | + 388% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $497 (R$ 2,889) | R$ 2,732 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.47 (R$ 2.71) | R$ 1.13 | + 139% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $91 (R$ 527) | R$ 114 | + 362% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $14 (R$ 79) | R$ 11 | + 643% | |
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TOTAL | + 218% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 433 prices entered by 56 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2025.
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