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Boston

Boston

USA

Updated on August 16, 2025

Overview

Boston is the capital and most populous city of Massachusetts, considered the economic and cultural center of New England. With a rich American Revolutionary history, it's one of the oldest cities in the United States and the hub of a thriving metropolitan area known as Greater Boston.

Average cost of living€6,790.00
Quality of Life85/100

Accommodation

Rent room (flat-share)€1,200.00
1-bed flat (center)€2,800.00
1-bed flat (outside)€2,200.00
3-bed flat (center)€5,500.00
3-bed flat (outside)€4,000.00

Utilities

Basic utilities€180.00
Internet€65.00
Mobile plan€55.00

Transportation

One-way ticket€2.40
Monthly pass€90.00
Taxi start€3.50
Gasoline (1 l)€3.20

Leisure

Cinema ticket€15.00
Fitness club€85.00

Education

Preschool (month)€1,800.00
Intl. primary (year)€25,000.00

Buying House

sqm in city center€8,500.00
sqm outside center€6,200.00

Advantages

  • Rich history and cultural heritage
  • World-class educational center with prestigious universities
  • Excellent public transportation system
  • Technology and innovation hub
  • Proximity to Atlantic coastline

Disadvantages

  • × High cost of living
  • × Long, cold winters
  • × Heavy rush hour traffic
  • × Competitive real estate market
  • × High state taxes