Cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 165% more expensive than in Cape Town (South Africa)
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| Food | + 154% | |||
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| Food in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 154% more expensive than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Cape Town | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $22 (R 407) | R 170 | + 140% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (R 214) | R 85 | + 152% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (R 141) | R 47 | + 200% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.13 (R 21) | R 21 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.56 (R 105) | R 53 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.86 (R 91) | R 25 | + 269% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (R 160) | R 73 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.02 (R 94) | R 28 | + 234% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.73 (R 51) | R 24 | + 112% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.51 (R 47) | R 23 | + 104% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (R 315) | R 91 | + 247% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.15 (R 40) | R 25 | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.37 (R 63) | R 18 | + 247% | |
| Housing | + 258% | |||
| Housing in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 258% more expensive than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,722 (R 88,702) | R 22,683 | + 291% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,132 (R 58,832) | R 13,016 | + 352% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $253 (R 4,759) | R 1,576 | + 202% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,685 (R 50,443) | R 12,490 | + 304% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,952 (R 36,659) | R 8,192 | + 347% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $242 (R 4,539) | R 714 | + 535% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $61 (R 1,137) | R 715 | + 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $245 (R 4,603) | R 4,628 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $257 (R 4,827) | R 1,649 | + 193% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 (R 293) | R 119 | + 147% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (R 484) | R 63 | + 667% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 34% more expensive than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (R 1,024) | R 898 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (R 855) | R 639 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $96 (R 1,812) | R 1,586 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $142 (R 2,674) | R 1,356 | + 97% | |
| Transportation | + 98% | |||
| Transportation in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 98% more expensive than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,510 (R 497,990) | R 399,668 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.06 (R 20) | R 23 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $90 (R 1,685) | R 595 | + 183% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 (R 384) | R 152 | + 153% | |
| Personal Care | + 190% | |||
| Personal Care in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 190% more expensive than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (R 179) | R 122 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $29 (R 545) | R 261 | + 109% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $203 (R 3,815) | R 559 | + 583% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (R 164) | R 51 | + 222% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.32 (R 100) | R 32 | + 211% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (R 153) | R 66 | + 132% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.97 (R 93) | R 47 | + 100% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.14 (R 40) | R 32 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $33 (R 626) | R 222 | + 181% | |
| Entertainment | + 172% | |||
| Entertainment in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 172% more expensive than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $69 (R 1,288) | R 379 | + 240% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $32 (R 593) | R 227 | + 161% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $374 (R 7,030) | R 941 | + 647% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $99 (R 1,868) | R 644 | + 190% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $17 (R 312) | R 106 | + 194% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.21 (R 98) | R 34 | + 190% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (R 145) | R 39 | + 266% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $551 (R 10,354) | R 9,964 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.22 (R 4.08) | R 1.58 | + 158% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $83 (R 1,563) | R 655 | + 139% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $13 (R 236) | R 55 | + 330% | |
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TOTAL | + 165% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
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