Cost of living
Massachusetts compared to August
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Overview comparison
MassachusettsAugust
Consumer prices in Massachusetts are roughly 20% higher than in August.
Cost of living
| Item | Massachusetts | August |
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| Total with rent one person | 3,158 | 2,701 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,950 | 6,138 |
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| Without rent one person | 785 | 715 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,207 | 3,234 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,726.35 | 1,540.43 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,494.88 | 2,571.25 |
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| Food person | 540 | 523 |
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| Food family | 1,550 | 1,698 |
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| Transport person | 79.47 | 90.02 |
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| Transport family | 152.44 | 253.35 |
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| Life expectancy | 67.93 years | 88.71 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Massachusetts | August |
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| Lunch Menu | 19.54 | 15.6 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 105.66 | 70.95 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.85 | 9.92 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.83 | 5.69 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.78 | 4.86 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 3.09 | 3.01 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Massachusetts | August |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 2,216 | 1,789.47 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,693.04 | 1,202.94 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 4,068.65 | 3,041.95 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,426.86 | 2,316.52 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 127.05 | 105.46 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 187.21 | 197.89 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 68.71 | 53.63 |
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Transportation
| Item | Massachusetts | August |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.32 | 5.34 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,590 | 4,883 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 4,337 | 2,632 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.52 | 2.61 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 81.95% | 80.39% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 18.68 | 17.35 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.92 | 1.09 |
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Groceries
| Item | Massachusetts | August |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1 | 1.17 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.69 | 3.67 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.93 | 3.36 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.75 | 13.38 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.59 | 10.01 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 21.18 | 13.69 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.7 | 1.66 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.71 | 1.15 |
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Other
| Item | Massachusetts | August |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 58.98 | 43.3 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 13.03 | 13.56 |
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| Doctors visit | 170.16 | 135.91 |
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| Haircut, simple | 16.8 | 18.83 |
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| Brand Jeans | 45.35 | 57.49 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 106.15 | 92.65 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,406 | 1,480.14 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 28,048 | 21,666 |
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