Cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 187% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
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Food | + 136% | |||
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Food in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 136% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Boston, Massachusetts | Łódź | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $23 (89 zł) | 31 zł | + 186% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (46 zł) | 24 zł | + 90% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.99 (24 zł) | 14 zł | + 70% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.17 (4.62 zł) | 3.40 zł | + 36% | |
12 eggs, large | $5.99 (24 zł) | 11 zł | + 106% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.52 (22 zł) | 10 zł | + 124% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (34 zł) | 15 zł | + 123% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.02 (20 zł) | 3.91 zł | + 408% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.73 (11 zł) | 5.91 zł | + 83% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.95 (8 zł) | 3.52 zł | + 119% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (68 zł) | 31 zł | + 120% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.30 (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.40 (13 zł) | 2.92 zł | + 362% | |
Housing | + 349% | |||
Housing in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 349% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $5,025 (19,859 zł) | 3,579 zł | + 455% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,461 (13,676 zł) | 2,923 zł | + 368% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $212 (838 zł) | 537 zł | + 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,962 (11,706 zł) | 2,353 zł | + 397% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,208 (8,725 zł) | 1,848 zł | + 372% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $173 (685 zł) | 317 zł | + 116% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $65 (258 zł) | 41 zł | + 527% | |
40” flat screen tv | $314 (1,242 zł) | 1,665 zł | - 25% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $210 (830 zł) | 516 zł | + 61% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (57 zł) | 34 zł | + 64% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (108 zł) | 22 zł | + 384% | |
Clothes | + 34% | |||
Clothes in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 34% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $61 (240 zł) | 256 zł | - 7% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $51 (201 zł) | 131 zł | + 54% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $96 (379 zł) | 286 zł | + 32% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $152 (602 zł) | 380 zł | + 58% | |
Transportation | + 97% | |||
Transportation in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 97% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,573 (101,060 zł) | 92,931 zł | + 9% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.98 (3.86 zł) | 6 zł | - 38% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $90 (355 zł) | 116 zł | + 205% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 (80 zł) | 26 zł | + 204% | |
Personal Care | + 151% | |||
Personal Care in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 151% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (36 zł) | 20 zł | + 80% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $35 (138 zł) | 44 zł | + 214% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $164 (649 zł) | 173 zł | + 274% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (33 zł) | 16 zł | + 105% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.07 (20 zł) | 13 zł | + 57% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (27 zł) | 14 zł | + 85% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.00 (16 zł) | 5.53 zł | + 186% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.02 (8 zł) | 9 zł | - 10% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $30 (120 zł) | 45 zł | + 166% | |
Entertainment | + 252% | |||
Entertainment in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 252% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Boston, Massachusetts | Łódź | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $65 (256 zł) | 87 zł | + 195% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $33 (132 zł) | 58 zł | + 126% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $317 (1,252 zł) | 184 zł | + 580% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $104 (409 zł) | 161 zł | + 154% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $17 (67 zł) | 18 zł | + 274% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.30 (21 zł) | 13 zł | + 63% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (33 zł) | 11 zł | + 213% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $550 (2,174 zł) | 1,616 zł | + 35% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.80 (3.17 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 987% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $111 (439 zł) | 137 zł | + 220% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $13 (52 zł) | 18 zł | + 181% | |
TOTAL | + 187% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 386 prices entered by 50 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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