Cost of living in Boston is 31% higher than in Holetown (without rent).
Rent in Boston is 320% more expensive than in Holetown.
Cost of living including rent in Boston is 149% higher than in Holetown.
Food in Boston is 17% more expensive than in Holetown.
Transport in Boston is 140% more expensive than in Holetown.
| Boston | Holetown | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Boston | Holetown | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
21.3 $ | 16.2 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 93.5 $ | 76.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 13.1 $ | 9.21 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.4 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.78 $ | 4.75 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.16 $ | 1.5 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.21 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.86 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.86 $ | 3.99 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.16 $ | 7 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.4 $ | 12 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.3 $ | 12.5 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 20.7 $ | 12.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.07 $ | 7.07 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.14 $ | 2.64 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.77 $ | 5.94 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.73 $ | 3.98 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.78 $ | 3.01 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.76 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.74 $ | 3.19 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 15.1 $ | 16.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.72 $ | 2.13 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 13.4 $ | 8.01 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.4 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 90.4 $ | 36.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.95 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 18 $ | 22.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 164 $ | 52.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.76 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 8.03 $ | 6.98 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.03 $ | 3.12 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2 $ | 3.28 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
144 $ | 66.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
222 $ | 102 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
68.4 $ | 50.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 2,042 $ | 415 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 3,321 $ | 1,061 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 2,739 $ | 607 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 4,881 $ | 1,724 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 11,569 $ | 3,439 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 6,730 $ | 3,471 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 5,787 $ | 1,459 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.53 % | 5.89 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 81 $ | 74.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 16.1 $ | 12.4 $ |
| Haircut | 21.7 $ | 8.73 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 100 $ | 138 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 60.7 $ | 76.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 2,437 $ | 241 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 25,118 $ | 6,281 $ |