Cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 126% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary)
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| Food | + 87% | |||
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| Food in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 87% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (7,119 Ft) | 3,455 Ft | + 106% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (3,755 Ft) | 2,502 Ft | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (2,457 Ft) | 994 Ft | + 147% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.03 (371 Ft) | 504 Ft | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.28 (1,897 Ft) | 1,192 Ft | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.58 (2,005 Ft) | 1,292 Ft | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (2,962 Ft) | 2,251 Ft | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.81 (1,727 Ft) | 537 Ft | + 222% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.94 (698 Ft) | 400 Ft | + 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.06 (739 Ft) | 362 Ft | + 104% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (5,798 Ft) | 2,034 Ft | + 185% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.20 (791 Ft) | 565 Ft | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.65 (953 Ft) | 456 Ft | + 109% | |
| Housing | + 278% | |||
| Housing in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 278% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,732 (1,698,761 Ft) | 382,836 Ft | + 344% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,229 (1,159,286 Ft) | 262,418 Ft | + 342% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $272 (97,773 Ft) | 63,378 Ft | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,722 (977,188 Ft) | 207,881 Ft | + 370% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,989 (713,958 Ft) | 156,748 Ft | + 355% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $179 (64,232 Ft) | 37,606 Ft | + 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $59 (21,206 Ft) | 5,149 Ft | + 312% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $299 (107,516 Ft) | 130,576 Ft | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $192 (68,860 Ft) | 35,464 Ft | + 94% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (4,151 Ft) | 4,040 Ft | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (8,589 Ft) | 2,836 Ft | + 203% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (18,757 Ft) | 28,564 Ft | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (15,530 Ft) | 12,315 Ft | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (31,180 Ft) | 29,084 Ft | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $119 (42,818 Ft) | 34,002 Ft | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 78% | |||
| Transportation in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 78% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,145 (9,027,522 Ft) | 10,201,100 Ft | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.20 (430 Ft) | 637 Ft | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $90 (32,312 Ft) | 9,539 Ft | + 239% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (6,503 Ft) | 4,484 Ft | + 45% | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 78% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (2,932 Ft) | 3,082 Ft | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (4,190 Ft) | 4,124 Ft | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $180 (64,617 Ft) | 21,151 Ft | + 205% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (2,770 Ft) | 1,800 Ft | + 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.83 (1,735 Ft) | 1,089 Ft | + 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.42 (1,946 Ft) | 1,078 Ft | + 80% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.91 (1,405 Ft) | 669 Ft | + 110% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.87 (673 Ft) | 981 Ft | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $33 (11,768 Ft) | 4,692 Ft | + 151% | |
| Entertainment | + 95% | |||
| Entertainment in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 95% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $66 (23,575 Ft) | 12,983 Ft | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (10,661 Ft) | 5,030 Ft | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $350 (125,556 Ft) | 17,059 Ft | + 636% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $98 (35,166 Ft) | 16,872 Ft | + 108% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 (5,671 Ft) | 3,256 Ft | + 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.98 (1,788 Ft) | 779 Ft | + 130% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (2,551 Ft) | 781 Ft | + 227% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $532 (191,149 Ft) | 254,040 Ft | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.28 (101 Ft) | 31 Ft | + 230% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $76 (27,400 Ft) | 18,215 Ft | + 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (3,977 Ft) | 2,021 Ft | + 97% | |
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TOTAL | + 126% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
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