Cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 118% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland)
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| Food | + 84% | |||
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| Food in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 84% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $22 (94 zł) | 50 zł | + 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (49 zł) | 33 zł | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (32 zł) | 15 zł | + 118% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.13 (4.91 zł) | 4.87 zł | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.56 (24 zł) | 15 zł | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.86 (21 zł) | 15 zł | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (37 zł) | 24 zł | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.02 (22 zł) | 4.03 zł | + 440% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.73 (12 zł) | 4.84 zł | + 145% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.51 (11 zł) | 4.11 zł | + 164% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (73 zł) | 56 zł | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.15 (9 zł) | 9 zł | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.37 (15 zł) | 5.65 zł | + 158% | |
| Housing | + 182% | |||
| Housing in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 182% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,722 (20,469 zł) | 6,134 zł | + 234% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,132 (13,576 zł) | 5,657 zł | + 140% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $253 (1,098 zł) | 988 zł | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,685 (11,640 zł) | 3,378 zł | + 245% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,952 (8,460 zł) | 2,885 zł | + 193% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $242 (1,047 zł) | 625 zł | + 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $61 (262 zł) | 47 zł | + 463% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $245 (1,062 zł) | 1,357 zł | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $257 (1,114 zł) | 415 zł | + 168% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 (68 zł) | 66 zł | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (112 zł) | 62 zł | + 80% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (236 zł) | 412 zł | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (197 zł) | 206 zł | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $96 (418 zł) | 308 zł | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $142 (617 zł) | 354 zł | + 74% | |
| Transportation | + 95% | |||
| Transportation in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 95% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,510 (114,918 zł) | 71,121 zł | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.06 (4.58 zł) | 6 zł | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $90 (389 zł) | 142 zł | + 173% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 (88 zł) | 59 zł | + 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 146% | |||
| Personal Care in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 146% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (41 zł) | 19 zł | + 116% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $29 (126 zł) | 31 zł | + 301% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $203 (880 zł) | 228 zł | + 285% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (38 zł) | 20 zł | + 86% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.32 (23 zł) | 16 zł | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (35 zł) | 17 zł | + 106% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.97 (22 zł) | 11 zł | + 95% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.14 (9 zł) | 14 zł | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $33 (144 zł) | 62 zł | + 132% | |
| Entertainment | + 118% | |||
| Entertainment in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 118% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $69 (297 zł) | 124 zł | + 140% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $32 (137 zł) | 63 zł | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $374 (1,622 zł) | 219 zł | + 642% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $99 (431 zł) | 188 zł | + 129% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $17 (72 zł) | 25 zł | + 182% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.21 (23 zł) | 16 zł | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (33 zł) | 14 zł | + 141% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $551 (2,389 zł) | 2,253 zł | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.22 (0.94 zł) | 0.64 zł | + 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $83 (361 zł) | 123 zł | + 192% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $13 (55 zł) | 17 zł | + 217% | |
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TOTAL | + 118% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 657 prices entered by 85 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
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