Boston, MA, USA
Editor
March 12, 2023
Living in Boston, MA, USA: Overview
Overall score | Worksplorer index
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69%
Quality of life -
81%
Cost of living -
82%
Connectivity -
72%
Weather
64
General
| Currency | USD |
| Population (in millions) | 4.9 |
| Quality of life (world rank from 1 to 200) | 78 |
| Cost of living compared to Chicago, USA | 8% more expensive |
| Best neighborhood to stay | Back Bay, South End |
Culture
| Number of museums and galleries | 100 |
| Top selling local beer | Sam Adams |
| Most popular local dish | Clam chowder |
Travel
| Most popular tourist attraction(s) | Freedom Trail, Fenway Park, Museum of Fine Arts |
| Discount airline | JetBlue |
| Major airline | American Airlines |
| Largest ride sharing company | Lyft |
| Primary train stations | South Station, North Station, Back Bay Station |
| Primary airports | Logan International, Worcester Regional, and Hanscom Field |
| Best rental car company | Enterprise |
| Used car costs | 15000 USD |
Connectivity
| Apple store addresses | 815 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116 |
| Internet connection (in Mbps) | 200 Mbps |
| Power socket type | A,B,C |
| Supply voltage | 120V |
| Best electronics store | BestBuy |
| Best internet carrier | Comcast |
| Primary cellular carrier | Verizon |
| Average monthly cost for internet | $60.00 |
Shopping
| The best drug store | |
| Best restaurant chain | |
| The best grocery store | Whole Foods |
| The most popular fashion brand |
Regulatory
| GDP per capita | $63,829 / year |
| Average annual income | $70000 |
| Sales tax rate | 6.25% |
| Income tax rate | 5.1% |
| Tourist visa valid (in days) | 90 days |
Financial
| Average mortgage rate | 3.5% |
| Suggested ATM take out | 200 USD |
| Bank that has the most ATM machines | Bank of America |
| Average tip in restaurant | 15-20% |
| Pay using credit or debit card | Very common |
Health
| Emergency Phone Numbers | 911 (general), 617-343-4911 (police), 617-343-1212 (ambulance), 617-343- |
| Polution per square meter | 11,845 |
| Health quality rank (according to WHO) | 24 |
| Main religion | Christianity |
Quality of life
69%
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61%
Safety, freedom, rights -
99%
Traffic -
67%
Property to income -
39%
Crime -
75%
Healthcare -
72%
Weather
Salaries
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $5,354 |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.09% |
Childcare
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | $2,096 |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | $32,600 |
Cost of living
81%
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Purchasing Power
113%
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Rent
77%
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Food
84%
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Restaurant
89%
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Workspace
31%
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Transport
45%
Rent
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre Per Month | $2,745.71 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre Per Month | $1,975.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre Per Month | $5,141.13 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre Per Month | $3,378.00 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend), Sports And Leisure | $22.50 |
Food
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | $1.11 |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | $3.98 |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | $4.30 |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | $16.83 |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | $2.13 |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $15.99 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | $2.16 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | $3.18 |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | $13.00 |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | $14.18 |
| Apples (1kg) | $5.01 |
| Oranges (1kg) | $4.98 |
| Potato (1kg) | $2.70 |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $2.15 |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | $4.33 |
| Tomato (1kg) | $5.89 |
| Banana (1kg) | $1.53 |
| Onion (1kg) | $3.34 |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | $16.08 |
Restaurants
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | $20.00 |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | $100.00 |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | $11.20 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | $7.00 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | $8.00 |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | $2.28 |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | $2.21 |
| Cappuccino (regular) | $4.98 |
Connectivity
94%
Infrastructure
89/100
Internet speed
92/100
Internet cost
95/100
Pre-paid plan
98/100
Utilities (Monthly)
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | $184.57 |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | $0.21 |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | $61.37 |
Sports
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | $79.45 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | $22.50 |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | $15.00 |
Transportation
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | $2.40 |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | $90.00 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | $0.98 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | $25,000.00 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | $22,771.83 |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | $3.00 |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | $1.86 |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | $24.00 |
