Cost of living
Boston compared to Middlesex (United Kingdom)
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Overview comparison
BostonMiddlesex (United Kingdom)
Consumer prices in Boston are roughly 80% higher than in Middlesex (United Kingdom).
Cost of living
| Item | Boston | Middlesex (United Kingdom) |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,171 | 563 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,264 | 1,302 |
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| Without rent one person | 823 | 416 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,440 | 1,064 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,225.44 | 164.72 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,901.09 | 215.43 |
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| Food person | 457 | 205 |
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| Food family | 1,505 | 728 |
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| Transport person | 177.98 | 51.12 |
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| Transport family | 487.01 | 195.21 |
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| Life expectancy | 66.47 years | 65.67 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Boston | Middlesex (United Kingdom) |
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| Lunch Menu | 16.84 | 5.95 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 90.15 | 19.94 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.06 | 7.22 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.78 | 1.36 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.87 | 1.7 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.41 | 0.9 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Boston | Middlesex (United Kingdom) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,765.38 | 179.55 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,144.93 | 111.84 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,287.67 | 217.98 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,465.4 | 119.01 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 184.49 | 47.86 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 214.3 | 73.15 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 42.39 | 17.85 |
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Transportation
| Item | Boston | Middlesex (United Kingdom) |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.56 | 16.77 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 8,454 | 950 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 5,114 | 1,008 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.62 | 0.69 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 100.73% | 34.69% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 17.76 | 15.73 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.17 | 1.01 |
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Groceries
| Item | Boston | Middlesex (United Kingdom) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.37 | 0.98 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.78 | 1.12 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.44 | 1.46 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.47 | 4.21 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.02 | 4.22 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.52 | 11.3 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.65 | 0.91 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.98 | 0.62 |
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Other
| Item | Boston | Middlesex (United Kingdom) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 53.32 | 18.99 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 14.14 | 3.14 |
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| Doctors visit | 114.99 | 22.94 |
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| Haircut, simple | 17.71 | 3.78 |
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| Brand Jeans | 87.41 | 42.79 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 116.71 | 96.57 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,611.7 | 206.1 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 22,195 | 5,664 |
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