Cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 120% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland)
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Food | + 79% | |||
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Food in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 79% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Boston, Massachusetts | Warsaw | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $23 (90 zł) | 42 zł | + 116% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (47 zł) | 31 zł | + 52% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.75 (23 zł) | 12 zł | + 84% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (4.23 zł) | 3.98 zł | + 6% | |
12 eggs, large | $6 (25 zł) | 16 zł | + 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.78 (19 zł) | 13 zł | + 47% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (28 zł) | 17 zł | + 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.12 (16 zł) | 3.95 zł | + 316% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.72 (7 zł) | 3.68 zł | + 87% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.95 (8 zł) | 4.31 zł | + 81% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (68 zł) | 34 zł | + 101% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.17 (9 zł) | 9 zł | - 6% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.26 (9 zł) | 4.25 zł | + 112% | |
Housing | + 163% | |||
Housing in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 163% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $5,025 (20,054 zł) | 7,434 zł | + 170% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,304 (13,186 zł) | 5,174 zł | + 155% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $212 (846 zł) | 757 zł | + 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,962 (11,821 zł) | 4,150 zł | + 185% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,208 (8,811 zł) | 3,079 zł | + 186% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $173 (692 zł) | 393 zł | + 76% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $65 (258 zł) | 57 zł | + 353% | |
40” flat screen tv | $314 (1,254 zł) | 1,888 zł | - 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $210 (838 zł) | 579 zł | + 45% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (52 zł) | 38 zł | + 36% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (110 zł) | 35 zł | + 213% | |
Clothes | + 14% | |||
Clothes in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 14% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $61 (242 zł) | 310 zł | - 22% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $51 (203 zł) | 156 zł | + 31% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $96 (382 zł) | 348 zł | + 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $152 (607 zł) | 403 zł | + 51% | |
Transportation | + 82% | |||
Transportation in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 82% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,573 (102,055 zł) | 120,428 zł | - 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.98 (3.90 zł) | 7 zł | - 45% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $90 (358 zł) | 108 zł | + 231% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (73 zł) | 35 zł | + 107% | |
Personal Care | + 158% | |||
Personal Care in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 158% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (35 zł) | 21 zł | + 65% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $35 (140 zł) | 28 zł | + 404% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $164 (655 zł) | 149 zł | + 340% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (33 zł) | 16 zł | + 100% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.33 (21 zł) | 13 zł | + 62% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (25 zł) | 11 zł | + 125% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.71 (15 zł) | 8 zł | + 82% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.76 (7 zł) | 10 zł | - 32% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $30 (121 zł) | 72 zł | + 67% | |
Entertainment | + 171% | |||
Entertainment in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 171% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Boston, Massachusetts | Warsaw | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $65 (259 zł) | 126 zł | + 105% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $34 (134 zł) | 58 zł | + 130% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $317 (1,264 zł) | 233 zł | + 444% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $104 (413 zł) | 197 zł | + 110% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $17 (68 zł) | 31 zł | + 118% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.30 (21 zł) | 14 zł | + 51% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (33 zł) | 14 zł | + 143% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $550 (2,195 zł) | 2,833 zł | - 23% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.83 (3.31 zł) | 0.38 zł | + 762% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $112 (446 zł) | 158 zł | + 182% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $13 (52 zł) | 18 zł | + 182% | |
TOTAL | + 120% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 733 prices entered by 115 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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