Cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 58% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 38% | |||
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| Food in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $21 (£18) | £13 | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $13 (£11) | £6 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.22 (£4.28) | £3.87 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.95 (£0.78) | £1.20 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.55 (£3.73) | £3.27 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.51 (£4.51) | £2.36 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (£5.59) | £5.27 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.28 (£3.50) | £2.35 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.31 (£1.89) | £1.03 | + 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.86 (£2.35) | £2.83 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (£13) | £9 | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.77 (£2.27) | £1.79 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.33 (£2.73) | £1.34 | + 104% | |
| Housing | + 146% | |||
| Housing in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 146% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,393 (£2,779) | £953 | + 192% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,299 (£2,703) | £1,073 | + 152% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $300 (£246) | £297 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,025 (£2,478) | £702 | + 253% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,357 (£1,931) | £544 | + 255% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $160 (£131) | £125 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $68 (£55) | £25 | + 121% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $271 (£222) | £418 | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $214 (£175) | £129 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (£10) | £7 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $34 (£28) | £13 | + 116% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $60 (£49) | £69 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (£36) | £37 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (£82) | £99 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $162 (£132) | £52 | + 154% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 4% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,665 (£22,662) | £17,412 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.92 (£0.76) | £1.52 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $90 (£74) | £65 | + 13% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (£17) | £18 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 95% | |||
| Personal Care in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 95% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.99 (£4.08) | £2.31 | + 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $25 (£20) | £4.96 | + 312% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $194 (£159) | £94 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (£6) | £2.68 | + 134% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.83 (£3.95) | £1.57 | + 152% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (£7) | £4.18 | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.04 (£3.31) | £2.17 | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.99 (£1.63) | £1.68 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $31 (£26) | £13 | + 100% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 66% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $62 (£51) | £61 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $33 (£27) | £15 | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $241 (£197) | £83 | + 139% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $113 (£93) | £72 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 (£13) | £7 | + 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.77 (£4.73) | £3.57 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $9 (£7) | £4.42 | + 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $497 (£407) | £502 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.79 (£0.65) | £0.09 | + 623% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $86 (£71) | £50 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $14 (£11) | £11 | - 0% | |
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TOTAL | + 58% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 331 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 13, 2025.
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