Cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts, United States vs Kingston, Canada
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| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Kingston (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (C$20) | C$15 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (C$11) | C$9 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.71 (C$5.99) | C$5.74 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.94 (C$1.20) | C$2.61 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.79 (C$3.55) | C$3.53 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (C$8) | C$3.57 | + 134% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (C$10) | C$9 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.43 (C$4.37) | C$4.00 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.94 (C$2.48) | C$3.05 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.47 (C$4.41) | C$4.24 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (C$18) | C$16 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.16 (C$2.76) | C$2.41 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.17 (C$2.77) | C$2.23 | + 24% | |
| Housing | + 85% | |||
| Housing in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 85% more expensive than in Kingston (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,095 (C$3,942) | C$1,996 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,630 (C$3,349) | C$1,244 | + 169% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $137 (C$174) | C$220 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,714 (C$3,457) | C$1,346 | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,819 (C$2,317) | C$1,009 | + 130% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $119 (C$152) | C$119 | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $54 (C$68) | C$58 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $334 (C$426) | C$467 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $162 (C$207) | C$171 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (C$14) | C$13 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (C$28) | C$22 | + 31% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 46% more expensive than in Kingston (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $50 (C$64) | C$63 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (C$64) | C$38 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $90 (C$115) | C$98 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $140 (C$179) | C$100 | + 78% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 40% more expensive than in Kingston (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,042 (C$28,072) | C$23,254 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.62 (C$0.78) | C$1.23 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $89 (C$113) | C$67 | + 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (C$23) | C$21 | + 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Kingston (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (C$11) | C$10 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (C$14) | C$16 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $161 (C$205) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (C$10) | C$9 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.26 (C$5.42) | C$4.39 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.49 (C$7) | C$5.50 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.65 (C$4.65) | C$3.15 | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.32 (C$2.95) | C$2.35 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (C$35) | C$17 | + 104% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Kingston (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $53 (C$67) | C$47 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (C$34) | C$26 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $341 (C$434) | C$96 | + 354% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $94 (C$119) | C$86 | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (C$18) | C$8 | + 135% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.98 (C$6) | C$4.75 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (C$8) | C$7 | + 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $508 (C$647) | C$544 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (C$0.26) | C$0.51 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $87 (C$111) | C$51 | + 116% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (C$12) | C$12 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
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These prices were last updated on January 21, 2021.
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Cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 48% more expensive than in Kingston (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$8,001 ($6,282) in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$5,400 in Kingston.
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