Cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 200% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
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| Food | + 170% | |||
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| Food in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 170% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (88 zł) | 32 zł | + 178% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (46 zł) | 22 zł | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (30 zł) | 10 zł | + 212% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.03 (4.58 zł) | 3.13 zł | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.63 (25 zł) | 11 zł | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.58 (25 zł) | 9 zł | + 179% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (37 zł) | 15 zł | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.81 (21 zł) | 4.39 zł | + 385% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.94 (9 zł) | 2.25 zł | + 282% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.06 (9 zł) | 3.21 zł | + 184% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (72 zł) | 30 zł | + 139% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.20 (10 zł) | 7 zł | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.65 (12 zł) | 2.86 zł | + 311% | |
| Housing | + 346% | |||
| Housing in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 346% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,732 (20,952 zł) | 4,031 zł | + 420% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,229 (14,298 zł) | 3,003 zł | + 376% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $272 (1,206 zł) | 537 zł | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,722 (12,052 zł) | 2,231 zł | + 440% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,989 (8,806 zł) | 1,860 zł | + 373% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $179 (792 zł) | 414 zł | + 92% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $59 (262 zł) | 47 zł | + 458% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $299 (1,326 zł) | 1,665 zł | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $192 (849 zł) | 516 zł | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (51 zł) | 34 zł | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (106 zł) | 22 zł | + 372% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Łódź | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (231 zł) | 256 zł | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (192 zł) | 135 zł | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (385 zł) | 268 zł | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $119 (528 zł) | 309 zł | + 71% | |
| Transportation | + 135% | |||
| Transportation in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 135% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,145 (111,340 zł) | 84,936 zł | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.20 (5.30 zł) | 5.67 zł | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $89 (396 zł) | 105 zł | + 279% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (82 zł) | 32 zł | + 161% | |
| Personal Care | + 148% | |||
| Personal Care in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 148% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (36 zł) | 19 zł | + 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (52 zł) | 44 zł | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $180 (797 zł) | 157 zł | + 407% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (34 zł) | 16 zł | + 118% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.83 (21 zł) | 13 zł | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.42 (24 zł) | 12 zł | + 103% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.91 (17 zł) | 4.93 zł | + 251% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.87 (8 zł) | 9 zł | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $33 (145 zł) | 43 zł | + 238% | |
| Entertainment | + 192% | |||
| Entertainment in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 192% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $66 (291 zł) | 82 zł | + 254% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (131 zł) | 57 zł | + 131% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $350 (1,549 zł) | 130 zł | + 1089% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $98 (434 zł) | 151 zł | + 188% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 (70 zł) | 18 zł | + 288% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.98 (22 zł) | 13 zł | + 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (31 zł) | 9 zł | + 242% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $532 (2,358 zł) | 1,616 zł | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.28 (1.24 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 326% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $76 (338 zł) | 133 zł | + 154% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (50 zł) | 17 zł | + 185% | |
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TOTAL | + 200% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 324 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2023.
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