Cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 59% more expensive than in Gold Coast (Australia)
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| Food | + 35% | |||
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| Food in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $21 (AU$34) | AU$25 | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $13 (AU$22) | AU$14 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.22 (AU$8) | AU$5.70 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.95 (AU$1.53) | AU$1.84 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.13 (AU$8) | AU$6 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.51 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (AU$11) | AU$9 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.28 (AU$7) | AU$4.16 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.31 (AU$3.72) | AU$3.58 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.86 (AU$4.61) | AU$7 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (AU$26) | AU$24 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.77 (AU$4.46) | AU$3.12 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.33 (AU$5.36) | AU$1.66 | + 223% | |
| Housing | + 100% | |||
| Housing in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 100% more expensive than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,775 (AU$7,679) | AU$3,365 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,299 (AU$5,307) | AU$2,478 | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $300 (AU$482) | AU$225 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,025 (AU$4,865) | AU$2,518 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,357 (AU$3,791) | AU$2,021 | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $160 (AU$257) | AU$127 | + 102% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $68 (AU$109) | AU$61 | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $271 (AU$436) | AU$546 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $214 (AU$344) | AU$186 | + 85% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (AU$19) | AU$11 | + 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $34 (AU$55) | AU$38 | + 45% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $60 (AU$97) | AU$96 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (AU$70) | AU$58 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (AU$161) | AU$133 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $162 (AU$260) | AU$147 | + 77% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,665 (AU$44,495) | AU$35,750 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.92 (AU$1.48) | AU$1.94 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $90 (AU$145) | AU$116 | + 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (AU$33) | AU$30 | + 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 116% | |||
| Personal Care in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 116% more expensive than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.99 (AU$8) | AU$6 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $25 (AU$40) | AU$13 | + 201% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $194 (AU$312) | AU$78 | + 298% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (AU$12) | AU$7 | + 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.83 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (AU$13) | AU$7 | + 81% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.04 (AU$7) | AU$3.62 | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.99 (AU$3.20) | AU$3.06 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $31 (AU$50) | AU$30 | + 68% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 70% more expensive than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $62 (AU$100) | AU$65 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $33 (AU$53) | AU$33 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $241 (AU$388) | AU$122 | + 219% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $113 (AU$182) | AU$112 | + 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 (AU$25) | AU$19 | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.77 (AU$9) | AU$4.91 | + 89% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $9 (AU$14) | AU$9 | + 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $497 (AU$800) | AU$528 | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.79 (AU$1.28) | AU$0.49 | + 158% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $86 (AU$139) | AU$88 | + 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $14 (AU$22) | AU$37 | - 40% | |
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TOTAL | + 59% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 329 prices entered by 51 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 07, 2025.
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