Cost of Living in Boston
Country: United States · Currency: USD
Overall
84.9
Rent
74.4
Groceries
91.7
Dining out
84.8
Index base: New York = 100
Monthly rent
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $3,269 | 32 data points |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,931 | 55 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $5,699 | 54 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $4,016 | 14 data points |
Average prices in Boston
Rent
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $3,269 | 32 data points |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,931 | 55 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $5,699 | 54 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $4,016 | 14 data points |
Groceries
| Milk (1L) | $1.23 | 54 data points |
| White bread (500g) | $3.9 | 42 data points |
| Rice (1kg) | $5.61 | 18 data points |
| Eggs (12) | $4.67 | 5 data points |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $13.9 | 23 data points |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $12 | 7 data points |
| Beef round (1kg) | $20 | 54 data points |
| Apples (1kg) | $6.14 | 12 data points |
| Bananas (1kg) | $2.28 | 48 data points |
| Oranges (1kg) | $4.62 | 19 data points |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $5.51 | 49 data points |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $3.25 | 8 data points |
| Onions (1kg) | $2.95 | 51 data points |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $2.84 | 11 data points |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $2.22 | 12 data points |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $16.2 | 52 data points |
Transport
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $2.61 | 22 data points |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $114 | 46 data points |
| Taxi, base fare | $3.53 | 25 data points |
| Taxi, per km | $1.74 | 34 data points |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.86 | 29 data points |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $28,251 | 49 data points |
Dining out
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $22.5 | 38 data points |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $120 | 46 data points |
| Fast food combo meal | $10.3 | 26 data points |
| Cappuccino | $4.9 | 13 data points |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.58 | 47 data points |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $7.54 | 54 data points |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $7.42 | 21 data points |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.86 | 51 data points |
Telecom
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $53.5 | 47 data points |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $66.8 | 48 data points |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.32 | 21 data points |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $13.5 | 56 data points |
Utilities & household
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $161 | 53 data points |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.2 | 33 data points |
| Tap water (1m³) | $4.73 | 53 data points |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.61 | 35 data points |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $23.6 | 31 data points |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $83.8 | 51 data points |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $14.9 | 7 data points |
| Men's haircut | $30.1 | 58 data points |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $27.4 | 55 data points |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,899 | 28 data points |
Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15