Cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 104% more expensive than in Segovia (Spain)
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| Food | + 28% | |||
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| Food in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 28% more expensive than in Segovia (Spain) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Segovia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (€18) | €21 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (€10) | €8 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (€6) | €4.15 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.03 (€0.96) | €0.74 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.28 (€4.90) | €2.17 | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.58 (€5.18) | €2.07 | + 150% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (€8) | €7 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.81 (€4.46) | €11 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.94 (€1.80) | €0.93 | + 94% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.06 (€1.91) | €1.30 | + 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (€15) | €4.80 | + 212% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.20 (€2.04) | €1.47 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.65 (€2.46) | €0.82 | + 201% | |
| Housing | + 270% | |||
| Housing in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 270% more expensive than in Segovia (Spain) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Segovia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,732 (€4,388) | €812 | + 440% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,229 (€2,994) | €653 | + 359% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $272 (€253) | €113 | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,722 (€2,524) | €511 | + 394% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,989 (€1,844) | €487 | + 278% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $179 (€166) | €90 | + 84% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $59 (€55) | €29 | + 89% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $299 (€278) | €321 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $192 (€178) | €107 | + 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (€11) | €6.00 | + 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (€22) | €10 | + 114% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 57% more expensive than in Segovia (Spain) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (€48) | €51 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (€40) | €16 | + 146% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (€81) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $119 (€111) | €78 | + 41% | |
| Transportation | + 79% | |||
| Transportation in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 79% more expensive than in Segovia (Spain) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,145 (€23,317) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.20 (€1.11) | €1.33 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $90 (€83) | €30 | + 183% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (€17) | €10 | + 68% | |
| Personal Care | + 109% | |||
| Personal Care in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 109% more expensive than in Segovia (Spain) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Segovia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (€8) | €8 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (€11) | €8 | + 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $180 (€167) | €42 | + 299% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (€7) | €3.50 | + 104% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.83 (€4.48) | €2.20 | + 104% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.42 (€5.02) | €4.00 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.91 (€3.63) | €1.74 | + 108% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.87 (€1.74) | €1.50 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $33 (€30) | €11 | + 166% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 51% more expensive than in Segovia (Spain) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Segovia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $66 (€61) | €46 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (€28) | €14 | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $350 (€324) | €30 | + 981% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $98 (€91) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 (€15) | €9 | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.98 (€4.62) | €2.00 | + 131% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (€7) | €3.66 | + 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $532 (€494) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.28 (€0.26) | €0.24 | + 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $76 (€71) | €31 | + 129% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (€10) | €5.20 | + 98% | |
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TOTAL | + 104% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 295 prices entered by 48 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2023.
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