- Cost of Living
- United States
- United States
- Boston
- Buffalo
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Boston (United States) and Buffalo (United States)
| Food | 0% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Boston (United States) is 0% cheaper than in Buffalo (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | $14.53 | $8.63 | 68% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7.04 | $5.74 | 23% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | $3.81 | $4.29 | 11% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.35 | $2.63 | 11% |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.53 | $2.03 | 25% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.66 | $5.51 | 34% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.96 | $5.57 | 7% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.02 | $4.90 | 18% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | $3.95 | $3.62 | 9% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | $2.56 | $2.25 | 14% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13.24 | $24 | 45% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.65 | $1.37 | 20% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.33 | $3.18 | 27% |
| Housing | 31% | ||
| Housing in Boston (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Buffalo (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | $2,359 | $1,136 | 108% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $137 | $273 | 50% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | $52 | $161 | 68% |
| 40” flat screen TV | $571 | $716 | 20% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | $88 | $256 | 66% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10.78 | $15.14 | 29% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 | $10.23 | 167% |
| Clothes | 11% | ||
| Clothes in Boston (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Buffalo (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | $47 | $55 | 14% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | $43 | $27 | 59% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | $81 | $106 | 24% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | $89 | $107 | 17% |
| Transportation | 35% | ||
| Transportation in Boston (United States) is 35% cheaper than in Buffalo (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,463 | $20,857 | 12% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.98 | $1 | 2% |
| monthly ticket public transport | $70 | $131 | 47% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | $26 | $33 | 22% |
| Personal Care | 11% | ||
| Personal Care in Boston (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Buffalo (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | $7.69 | $8.71 | 12% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6.08 | $8.56 | 29% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.48 | $5.50 | 37% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.86 | $6.30 | 39% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.13 | $2.59 | 21% |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.35 | $3.94 | 15% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 | $15.86 | 56% |
| Entertainment | 22% | ||
| Entertainment in Boston (United States) is 22% cheaper than in Buffalo (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $42 | $51 | 19% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 | $34 | 33% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $151 | $167 | 9% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | $90 | $89 | 0% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10.86 | $14.83 | 27% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | $3.77 | $3.30 | 14% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | $5.34 | $5.07 | 5% |
| iPod nano 16GB | $156 | $149 | 5% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.67 | $1.37 | 51% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | $64 | $45 | 43% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | $8.39 | $12.75 | 34% |
| TOTAL | 6% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,365 prices entered by 452 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2013.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,750
in Buffalo
you would need to make just about $3,536
in Boston.