Cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 136% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland)
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| Food | + 120% | |||
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| Food in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 120% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (87 zł) | 35 zł | + 146% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (46 zł) | 27 zł | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (30 zł) | 13 zł | + 128% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.03 (4.53 zł) | 3.82 zł | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.63 (25 zł) | 13 zł | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.58 (24 zł) | 11 zł | + 130% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (36 zł) | 17 zł | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.81 (21 zł) | 3.98 zł | + 428% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.94 (9 zł) | 3.45 zł | + 146% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.06 (9 zł) | 4.05 zł | + 122% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (71 zł) | 30 zł | + 136% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.20 (10 zł) | 8 zł | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.65 (12 zł) | 4.10 zł | + 184% | |
| Housing | + 194% | |||
| Housing in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 194% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,732 (20,700 zł) | 6,984 zł | + 196% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,229 (14,127 zł) | 4,960 zł | + 185% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $272 (1,191 zł) | 693 zł | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,722 (11,908 zł) | 3,607 zł | + 230% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,989 (8,700 zł) | 2,792 zł | + 212% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $179 (783 zł) | 398 zł | + 97% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $59 (258 zł) | 58 zł | + 349% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $299 (1,310 zł) | 1,871 zł | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $192 (839 zł) | 476 zł | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (51 zł) | 35 zł | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (105 zł) | 27 zł | + 281% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (229 zł) | 340 zł | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (189 zł) | 147 zł | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (380 zł) | 354 zł | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $119 (522 zł) | 418 zł | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 102% | |||
| Transportation in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 102% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,145 (110,005 zł) | 103,207 zł | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.20 (5.24 zł) | 7 zł | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $89 (391 zł) | 110 zł | + 255% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (81 zł) | 34 zł | + 139% | |
| Personal Care | + 155% | |||
| Personal Care in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 155% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (36 zł) | 18 zł | + 94% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (51 zł) | 34 zł | + 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $180 (787 zł) | 138 zł | + 472% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (34 zł) | 16 zł | + 106% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.83 (21 zł) | 12 zł | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.42 (24 zł) | 12 zł | + 97% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.91 (17 zł) | 5.99 zł | + 186% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.87 (8 zł) | 8 zł | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $33 (143 zł) | 62 zł | + 130% | |
| Entertainment | + 139% | |||
| Entertainment in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 139% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $66 (287 zł) | 80 zł | + 259% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (130 zł) | 59 zł | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $350 (1,530 zł) | 221 zł | + 593% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $98 (429 zł) | 182 zł | + 136% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 (69 zł) | 31 zł | + 122% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.98 (22 zł) | 14 zł | + 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (31 zł) | 12 zł | + 151% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $532 (2,329 zł) | 2,424 zł | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.28 (1.23 zł) | 0.32 zł | + 284% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $76 (334 zł) | 143 zł | + 134% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (49 zł) | 18 zł | + 179% | |
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TOTAL | + 136% | ||
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2023.
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