- Cost of Living
- United States
- United States
- San Jose
- Boston
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between San Jose (United States) and Boston (United States)
| Food | 6% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Jose (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Boston (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | $11.07 | $14.53 | 24% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6.30 | $7.04 | 11% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | $4.03 | $3.81 | 6% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.08 | $2.35 | 11% |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.23 | $2.53 | 27% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.63 | $3.66 | 1% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.70 | $5.96 | 21% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.67 | $4.02 | 16% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | $3.80 | $3.95 | 4% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | $2.21 | $2.56 | 14% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16.00 | $13.24 | 21% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.28 | $1.65 | 38% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.94 | $2.33 | 17% |
| Housing | 22% | ||
| Housing in San Jose (United States) is 22% cheaper than in Boston (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | $1,844 | $2,359 | 22% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $88 | $137 | 36% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | $51 | $52 | 2% |
| 40” flat screen TV | $745 | $571 | 31% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | $107 | $88 | 21% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.90 | $10.78 | 45% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18.18 | $27 | 33% |
| Clothes | 17% | ||
| Clothes in San Jose (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Boston (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | $55 | $47 | 16% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | $56 | $43 | 29% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | $81 | $81 | 0% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | $81 | $89 | 8% |
| Transportation | 21% | ||
| Transportation in San Jose (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Boston (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,643 | $23,463 | 5% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.08 | $0.98 | 10% |
| monthly ticket public transport | $90 | $70 | 29% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | $17.55 | $26 | 32% |
| Personal Care | 10% | ||
| Personal Care in San Jose (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Boston (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | $7.43 | $7.69 | 3% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7.42 | $6.08 | 22% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.96 | $3.48 | 42% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6.08 | $3.86 | 58% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.21 | $3.13 | 3% |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3 | $3.35 | 11% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 | $25 | 8% |
| Entertainment | 19% | ||
| Entertainment in San Jose (United States) is 19% cheaper than in Boston (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 | $42 | 9% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 | $22 | 0% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $141 | $151 | 7% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | $84 | $90 | 6% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9.43 | $10.86 | 13% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | $4.18 | $3.77 | 11% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | $5.29 | $5.34 | 1% |
| iPod nano 16GB | $181 | $156 | 16% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.23 | $0.67 | 65% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | $56 | $64 | 12% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | $5.34 | $8.39 | 36% |
| TOTAL | 8% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 5,026 prices entered by 511 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2013.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$12,500
in Boston
you would need to make just about $11,526
in San Jose.