Cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 79% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland)
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| Food | + 59% | |||
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| Food in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 59% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $23 (84 zł) | 52 zł | + 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $13 (46 zł) | 33 zł | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (24 zł) | 19 zł | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.20 (4.41 zł) | 4.30 zł | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.50 (20 zł) | 20 zł | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.27 (19 zł) | 13 zł | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (31 zł) | 29 zł | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.26 (19 zł) | 6 zł | + 211% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.10 (15 zł) | 4.38 zł | + 243% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.82 (10 zł) | 4.72 zł | + 118% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (57 zł) | 39 zł | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.77 (10 zł) | 12 zł | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.90 (14 zł) | 5.16 zł | + 177% | |
| Housing | + 136% | |||
| Housing in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 136% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $5,288 (19,355 zł) | 6,371 zł | + 204% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,550 (12,996 zł) | 6,318 zł | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $407 (1,489 zł) | 1,049 zł | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,240 (11,861 zł) | 3,942 zł | + 201% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,438 (8,924 zł) | 4,514 zł | + 98% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $160 (584 zł) | 554 zł | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $69 (252 zł) | 94 zł | + 167% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $271 (993 zł) | 2,032 zł | - 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $214 (782 zł) | 630 zł | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (44 zł) | 58 zł | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $39 (144 zł) | 73 zł | + 99% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 24% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $64 (235 zł) | 416 zł | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (160 zł) | 181 zł | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $101 (371 zł) | 406 zł | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $161 (589 zł) | 666 zł | - 11% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 57% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,152 (103,051 zł) | 121,700 zł | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.93 (3.40 zł) | 6 zł | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $90 (329 zł) | 135 zł | + 145% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (70 zł) | 34 zł | + 103% | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 51% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.99 (18 zł) | 33 zł | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $25 (91 zł) | 41 zł | + 122% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $191 (700 zł) | 244 zł | + 187% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (28 zł) | 27 zł | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.83 (18 zł) | 21 zł | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (30 zł) | 15 zł | + 96% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.04 (15 zł) | 15 zł | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.99 (7 zł) | 13 zł | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $33 (122 zł) | 81 zł | + 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 70% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $67 (246 zł) | 115 zł | + 114% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $32 (119 zł) | 64 zł | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $241 (882 zł) | 388 zł | + 127% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $120 (439 zł) | 188 zł | + 134% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $17 (62 zł) | 36 zł | + 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.78 (21 zł) | 19 zł | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (29 zł) | 19 zł | + 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $497 (1,821 zł) | 2,790 zł | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.47 (1.71 zł) | 1.11 zł | + 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $98 (358 zł) | 176 zł | + 103% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $14 (50 zł) | 20 zł | + 144% | |
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TOTAL | + 79% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 449 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 19, 2025.
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