Cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 235% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary)
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| Food | + 183% | |||
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| Food in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 183% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (7,468 Ft) | 2,168 Ft | + 244% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (3,938 Ft) | 1,786 Ft | + 121% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (2,578 Ft) | 722 Ft | + 257% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.03 (390 Ft) | 346 Ft | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.28 (1,989 Ft) | 767 Ft | + 159% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.58 (2,103 Ft) | 1,200 Ft | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (3,107 Ft) | 1,559 Ft | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.81 (1,811 Ft) | 465 Ft | + 289% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.94 (732 Ft) | 305 Ft | + 140% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.06 (776 Ft) | 295 Ft | + 163% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (6,082 Ft) | 1,156 Ft | + 426% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.20 (830 Ft) | 472 Ft | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.65 (1,000 Ft) | 212 Ft | + 372% | |
| Housing | + 523% | |||
| Housing in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 523% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,732 (1,781,990 Ft) | 168,085 Ft | + 960% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,229 (1,216,085 Ft) | 112,105 Ft | + 985% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $272 (102,563 Ft) | 41,298 Ft | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,722 (1,025,065 Ft) | 81,243 Ft | + 1162% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,989 (748,938 Ft) | 50,655 Ft | + 1379% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $179 (67,379 Ft) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $59 (22,245 Ft) | 3,267 Ft | + 581% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $299 (112,784 Ft) | 111,189 Ft | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $192 (72,233 Ft) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (4,355 Ft) | 3,057 Ft | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (9,009 Ft) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Szeged | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (19,676 Ft) | 19,084 Ft | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (16,290 Ft) | 9,758 Ft | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (32,708 Ft) | 21,493 Ft | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $119 (44,916 Ft) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 147% | |||
| Transportation in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 147% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,145 (9,469,821 Ft) | 6,288,620 Ft | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.20 (451 Ft) | 526 Ft | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $90 (33,895 Ft) | 7,516 Ft | + 351% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (6,875 Ft) | 4,446 Ft | + 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 158% | |||
| Personal Care in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 158% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (3,075 Ft) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (4,395 Ft) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $180 (67,783 Ft) | 11,746 Ft | + 477% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (2,906 Ft) | 1,039 Ft | + 180% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.83 (1,820 Ft) | 780 Ft | + 133% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.42 (2,041 Ft) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.91 (1,474 Ft) | 399 Ft | + 269% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.87 (706 Ft) | 425 Ft | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $33 (12,345 Ft) | 1,872 Ft | + 559% | |
| Entertainment | + 190% | |||
| Entertainment in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 190% more expensive than in Szeged (Hungary) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Szeged | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $66 (24,730 Ft) | 5,199 Ft | + 376% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (11,184 Ft) | 2,887 Ft | + 287% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $350 (131,707 Ft) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $98 (36,889 Ft) | 7,668 Ft | + 381% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 (5,949 Ft) | 1,310 Ft | + 354% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.98 (1,876 Ft) | 482 Ft | + 289% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (2,676 Ft) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $532 (200,514 Ft) | 161,991 Ft | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.28 (106 Ft) | 36 Ft | + 193% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $76 (28,743 Ft) | 7,867 Ft | + 265% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (4,171 Ft) | 1,103 Ft | + 278% | |
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TOTAL | + 235% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 307 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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