Cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 44% more expensive than in Traverse City, Michigan (United States)
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| Food | + 9% | |||
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| Food in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 9% 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 | $18 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $13 | $9 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.99 | $7 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.99 | $0.77 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.34 | $2.55 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.51 | $3.94 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 | $5.30 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.28 | $3.30 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.31 | $1.75 | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.83 | $6 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 | $15 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.77 | $2.21 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.99 | $2.40 | + 25% | |
| Housing | + 87% | |||
| Housing in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 87% 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 | $4,868 | $2,047 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,398 | $1,417 | + 140% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $300 | $225 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,048 | $1,518 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,359 | $987 | + 139% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $160 | $134 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $68 | $61 | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $271 | $310 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $214 | $183 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 | $10 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $36 | $30 | + 19% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Traverse City, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Traverse City, Michigan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $60 | $53 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $47 | $49 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 | $91 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $162 | $132 | + 22% | |
| 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 | $27,665 | $22,420 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.96 | $0.84 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $90 | $69 | + 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 76% more expensive than in Traverse City, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.99 | $5.35 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $25 | $3.00 | + 731% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $163 | $106 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 | $5.20 | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.83 | $2.80 | + 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 | $3.54 | + 131% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.04 | $3.13 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.99 | $1.76 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 | $22 | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 34% 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 | $61 | $55 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $33 | $21 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $241 | $93 | + 160% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $113 | $87 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 | $9 | + 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.78 | $4.96 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $9 | $5.46 | + 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $497 | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.79 | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $86 | $40 | + 116% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $14 | $8 | + 75% | |
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TOTAL | + 44% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 340 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2024.
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