Cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 101% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic)
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| Food | + 78% | |||
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| Food in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 78% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $22 (503 Kč) | 238 Kč | + 111% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $13 (310 Kč) | 198 Kč | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.99 (115 Kč) | 97 Kč | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.99 (23 Kč) | 28 Kč | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.34 (77 Kč) | 69 Kč | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.51 (127 Kč) | 68 Kč | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (157 Kč) | 160 Kč | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.28 (99 Kč) | 36 Kč | + 176% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.31 (53 Kč) | 29 Kč | + 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.83 (65 Kč) | 23 Kč | + 179% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (351 Kč) | 158 Kč | + 123% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.77 (64 Kč) | 42 Kč | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.99 (69 Kč) | 28 Kč | + 146% | |
| Housing | + 145% | |||
| Housing in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 145% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Prague | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,868 (112,377 Kč) | 40,897 Kč | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,398 (78,440 Kč) | 31,550 Kč | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $300 (6,919 Kč) | 5,323 Kč | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,048 (70,360 Kč) | 25,807 Kč | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,359 (54,460 Kč) | 19,508 Kč | + 179% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $160 (3,684 Kč) | 3,672 Kč | + 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $68 (1,567 Kč) | 538 Kč | + 192% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $271 (6,262 Kč) | 13,111 Kč | - 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $214 (4,933 Kč) | 4,133 Kč | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (276 Kč) | 332 Kč | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $36 (824 Kč) | 272 Kč | + 203% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 13% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Prague | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $60 (1,393 Kč) | 2,037 Kč | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $47 (1,094 Kč) | 1,226 Kč | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (2,308 Kč) | 2,467 Kč | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $162 (3,731 Kč) | 3,238 Kč | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 82% | |||
| Transportation in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 82% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,665 (638,621 Kč) | 806,875 Kč | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.96 (22 Kč) | 40 Kč | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $90 (2,078 Kč) | 546 Kč | + 280% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (477 Kč) | 315 Kč | + 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 79% | |||
| Personal Care in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 79% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Prague | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.99 (115 Kč) | 182 Kč | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $25 (575 Kč) | 195 Kč | + 194% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $163 (3,754 Kč) | 1,224 Kč | + 207% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (177 Kč) | 142 Kč | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.83 (111 Kč) | 92 Kč | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (188 Kč) | 86 Kč | + 119% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.04 (93 Kč) | 64 Kč | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.99 (46 Kč) | 75 Kč | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (621 Kč) | 509 Kč | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 116% | |||
| Entertainment in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 116% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $61 (1,408 Kč) | 677 Kč | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $33 (763 Kč) | 489 Kč | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $241 (5,562 Kč) | 2,580 Kč | + 116% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $113 (2,618 Kč) | 1,219 Kč | + 115% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 (362 Kč) | 188 Kč | + 93% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.78 (133 Kč) | 77 Kč | + 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $9 (197 Kč) | 52 Kč | + 281% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $497 (11,482 Kč) | 18,601 Kč | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.79 (18 Kč) | 3.45 Kč | + 431% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $86 (1,994 Kč) | 1,582 Kč | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $14 (321 Kč) | 154 Kč | + 108% | |
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TOTAL | + 101% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 532 prices entered by 91 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 11, 2024.
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