- Cost of Living
- United States
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- Boston, Massachusetts
- Gdańsk
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Cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts, United States compared to Gdańsk, Poland
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| Food | + 171% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 171% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (49 zł) | 20 zł | + 143% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (28 zł) | 16 zł | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.58 (13 zł) | 8 zł | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.02 (3.82 zł) | 2.40 zł | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.68 (10 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.87 (18 zł) | 5.00 zł | + 264% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.42 (20 zł) | 11 zł | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.82 (14 zł) | 3.00 zł | + 376% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.26 (16 zł) | 2.40 zł | + 564% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.53 (9 zł) | 2.65 zł | + 257% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (47 zł) | 20 zł | + 134% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.31 (9 zł) | 4.82 zł | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.76 (10 zł) | 2.40 zł | + 330% | |
| Housing | + 335% | |||
| Housing in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 335% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,944 (14,745 zł) | 2,000 zł | + 637% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,583 (9,658 zł) | 1,800 zł | + 437% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $184 (690 zł) | 607 zł | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,933 (7,228 zł) | 1,500 zł | + 382% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,394 (5,210 zł) | 1,200 zł | + 334% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $92 (345 zł) | 304 zł | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $52 (193 zł) | 50 zł | + 287% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $331 (1,239 zł) | 1,811 zł | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $114 (426 zł) | 343 zł | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (47 zł) | 28 zł | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $25 (92 zł) | 17 zł | + 434% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (175 zł) | 242 zł | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $39 (148 zł) | 139 zł | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (344 zł) | 250 zł | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $117 (437 zł) | 230 zł | + 90% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 74% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,000 (71,036 zł) | 62,500 zł | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.87 (3.25 zł) | 5.65 zł | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $75 (280 zł) | 96 zł | + 192% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (59 zł) | 28 zł | + 106% | |
| Personal Care | + 170% | |||
| Personal Care in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 170% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (26 zł) | 21 zł | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (44 zł) | 36 zł | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $167 (625 zł) | 106 zł | + 492% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (29 zł) | 9 zł | + 216% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.45 (17 zł) | 12 zł | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.35 (20 zł) | 11 zł | + 82% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.48 (13 zł) | 5.70 zł | + 128% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.38 (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (110 zł) | 25 zł | + 337% | |
| Entertainment | + 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 73% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (167 zł) | 72 zł | + 134% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (90 zł) | 39 zł | + 130% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $149 (558 zł) | 143 zł | + 290% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (224 zł) | 80 zł | + 180% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (48 zł) | 25 zł | + 90% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.93 (15 zł) | 7 zł | + 110% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (19 zł) | 7 zł | + 167% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $426 (1,594 zł) | 2,330 zł | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.06 (0.22 zł) | 0.29 zł | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $59 (220 zł) | 145 zł | + 52% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (37 zł) | 12 zł | + 212% | |
| TOTAL | + 155% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 23, 2018.
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