Cost of living comparison between Boston (United States) and Frankfurt am Main (Germany)
| Food | 16% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Boston (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | $14 (€11.01) | €10.50 | 5% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6.54 (€5.14) | €6.17 | 17% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | $5.00 (€3.93) | €3.71 | 6% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.65 (€2.09) | €0.84 | 150% |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.72 (€2.14) | €2.13 | 0% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.26 (€4.14) | €2.66 | 56% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6.05 (€4.76) | €2.48 | 92% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.56 (€2.80) | €2.53 | 11% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | $4.34 (€3.41) | €2.44 | 40% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | $2.20 (€1.73) | €0.86 | 100% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14.98 (€11.78) | €5.17 | 128% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.72 (€1.35) | €2.10 | 36% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.50 (€1.97) | €1.86 | 6% |
| Housing | 35% | ||
| Housing in Boston (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | $2,309 (€1,816) | €1,225 | 48% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $173 (€136) | €169 | 20% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | $49 (€38) | €28 | 37% |
| 40” flat screen TV | $725 (€570) | €589 | 3% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | $86 (€67) | €225 | 70% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8.87 (€6.98) | €4.47 | 56% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (€18.29) | €11.89 | 54% |
| Clothes | 38% | ||
| Clothes in Boston (United States) is 38% cheaper than in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | $50 (€39) | €83 | 52% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | $38 (€30) | €45 | 34% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | $70 (€55) | €76 | 27% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | $87 (€69) | €109 | 37% |
| Transportation | 38% | ||
| Transportation in Boston (United States) is 38% cheaper than in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,227 (€19,054) | €27,436 | 31% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.01 (€0.79) | €1.57 | 50% |
| monthly ticket public transport | $60 (€47) | €77 | 39% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | $25 (€19.44) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 6% | ||
| Personal Care in Boston (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | $9.59 (€7.54) | €9.86 | 23% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6.81 (€5.35) | €4.10 | 31% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.56 (€2.80) | €1.78 | 57% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6.48 (€5.09) | €2.40 | 112% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.40 (€2.67) | €1.28 | 108% |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.72 (€2.93) | €2.13 | 37% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19.68 (€15.48) | €21 | 25% |
| Entertainment | 33% | ||
| Entertainment in Boston (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $41 (€32) | €29 | 8% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (€17.06) | €16.90 | 1% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $117 (€92) | €59 | 56% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | $100 (€79) | €51 | 54% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11.00 (€8.65) | €8.09 | 7% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | $4.51 (€3.55) | €2.92 | 22% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | $5.10 (€4.01) | €3.38 | 19% |
| iPod nano 8GB (6th generation) | $173 (€136) | €137 | 1% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.62 (€0.49) | €0.17 | 183% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | $76 (€60) | €53 | 13% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | $8.64 (€6.79) | €5.03 | 35% |
| TOTAL | 5% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,263 prices entered by 357 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2012.
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Cost of living in Boston (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Frankfurt am Main (Germany)
For example, you would need at least €3,145
($3,999)
in Boston
to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with
€3,000
in Frankfurt am Main.