Cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Tacoma, Washington (United States)
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| Food | + 19% | |||
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| Food in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Tacoma, Washington | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $22 | $16 | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 | $11 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 | $5.68 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.13 | $1.00 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.56 | $3.87 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.86 | $5.09 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 | $7 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.02 | $3.56 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.73 | $1.69 | + 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.51 | $2.97 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 | $19 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.15 | $2.54 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.37 | $2.51 | + 34% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 55% more expensive than in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,722 | $2,480 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,132 | $1,601 | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $253 | $176 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,685 | $1,606 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,952 | $957 | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $242 | $260 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $61 | $54 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $245 | $304 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $257 | $102 | + 151% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 | $15 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 | $44 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is about the same as in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 | $56 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 | $44 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $96 | $119 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $142 | $115 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,510 | $23,005 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.06 | $1.17 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $90 | $70 | + 28% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 | $30 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 | $10 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $29 | $26 | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $203 | $154 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 | $8 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.32 | $5.01 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 | $4.29 | + 90% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.97 | $4.47 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.14 | $2.65 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $33 | $22 | + 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 14% more expensive than in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Tacoma, Washington | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $69 | $59 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $32 | $27 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $374 | $269 | + 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $99 | $103 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $17 | $12 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.21 | $6 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 | $8 | + 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $551 | $565 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.22 | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $83 | $48 | + 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $13 | $11 | + 17% | |
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TOTAL | + 29% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 404 prices entered by 60 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
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