Cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 45% more expensive than in Traverse City, Michigan (United States)
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| Food | + 20% | |||
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| Food in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Traverse City, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Traverse City, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $22 | $17 | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 | $8 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 | $5.60 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.12 | $0.65 | + 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.69 | $2.40 | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.86 | $3.94 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 | $5.30 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.02 | $3.30 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.73 | $1.75 | + 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.20 | $6 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 | $15 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.48 | $2.15 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.37 | $2.40 | + 40% | |
| Housing | + 76% | |||
| Housing in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 76% more expensive than in Traverse City, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Traverse City, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,813 | $2,116 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,227 | $1,352 | + 139% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $260 | $221 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,712 | $1,465 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,982 | $960 | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $221 | $152 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $61 | $60 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $376 | $310 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $257 | $240 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 | $10 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 | $29 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is about the same as in Traverse City, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Traverse City, Michigan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $55 | $53 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 | $49 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 | $91 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $142 | $132 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 26% more expensive than in Traverse City, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Traverse City, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,510 | $22,420 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.04 | $0.80 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $90 | $69 | + 29% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 113% | |||
| Personal Care in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 113% more expensive than in Traverse City, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Traverse City, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 | $5.35 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $29 | $3.00 | + 868% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $203 | $106 | + 92% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 | $4.22 | + 107% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.32 | $2.63 | + 103% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 | $3.67 | + 122% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.97 | $3.13 | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.14 | $1.64 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $33 | $22 | + 49% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Traverse City, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Traverse City, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $68 | $47 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $31 | $19 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $374 | $30 | + 1148% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $102 | $100 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $17 | $9 | + 88% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.26 | $5.04 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 | $5.87 | + 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $551 | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.22 | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $83 | $40 | + 108% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $13 | $8 | + 61% | |
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TOTAL | + 45% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 380 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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