Cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 86% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic)
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| Food | + 82% | |||
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| Food in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 82% 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 (508 Kč) | 239 Kč | + 112% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (267 Kč) | 199 Kč | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (176 Kč) | 108 Kč | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.13 (27 Kč) | 31 Kč | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.56 (130 Kč) | 98 Kč | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.86 (114 Kč) | 77 Kč | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (199 Kč) | 165 Kč | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.02 (118 Kč) | 36 Kč | + 223% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.73 (64 Kč) | 25 Kč | + 155% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.51 (59 Kč) | 27 Kč | + 116% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (394 Kč) | 164 Kč | + 140% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.15 (50 Kč) | 41 Kč | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.37 (79 Kč) | 29 Kč | + 169% | |
| Housing | + 116% | |||
| Housing in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 116% 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 | $4,722 (110,678 Kč) | 44,241 Kč | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,132 (73,408 Kč) | 32,687 Kč | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $253 (5,938 Kč) | 5,317 Kč | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,685 (62,940 Kč) | 26,753 Kč | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,952 (45,741 Kč) | 20,037 Kč | + 128% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $242 (5,663 Kč) | 4,102 Kč | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $61 (1,419 Kč) | 578 Kč | + 146% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $245 (5,743 Kč) | 12,353 Kč | - 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $257 (6,023 Kč) | 4,046 Kč | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 (366 Kč) | 265 Kč | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (603 Kč) | 309 Kč | + 96% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 20% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (1,277 Kč) | 2,080 Kč | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (1,066 Kč) | 1,288 Kč | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $96 (2,262 Kč) | 2,415 Kč | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $142 (3,336 Kč) | 3,332 Kč | + 0% | |
| Transportation | + 85% | |||
| Transportation in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 85% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,510 (621,368 Kč) | 806,875 Kč | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.06 (25 Kč) | 38 Kč | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $90 (2,103 Kč) | 549 Kč | + 283% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (481 Kč) | 301 Kč | + 60% | |
| Personal Care | + 116% | |||
| Personal Care in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 116% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (223 Kč) | 182 Kč | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $29 (680 Kč) | 195 Kč | + 248% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $203 (4,760 Kč) | 1,224 Kč | + 289% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (205 Kč) | 167 Kč | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.32 (125 Kč) | 96 Kč | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (191 Kč) | 86 Kč | + 123% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.97 (116 Kč) | 65 Kč | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.14 (50 Kč) | 70 Kč | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $33 (781 Kč) | 550 Kč | + 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 63% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $69 (1,608 Kč) | 726 Kč | + 121% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $32 (740 Kč) | 505 Kč | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $374 (8,772 Kč) | 2,580 Kč | + 240% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $99 (2,330 Kč) | 1,225 Kč | + 90% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $17 (389 Kč) | 185 Kč | + 110% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.21 (122 Kč) | 75 Kč | + 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (181 Kč) | 57 Kč | + 219% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $551 (12,919 Kč) | 18,595 Kč | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.22 (5.09 Kč) | 3.68 Kč | + 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $83 (1,950 Kč) | 1,563 Kč | + 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $13 (295 Kč) | 149 Kč | + 98% | |
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TOTAL | + 86% | ||
These prices were last updated on October 04, 2023.
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