United States
Cost of Living in Boston, MA
Monthly Total
$5,067
$88,673
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$2,920
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$72
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$2,920
$51,100
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$274
$4,795
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$243
$4,253
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$288
$5,040
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$330
$5,775
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$417
$7,298
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$523
$9,153
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$72
$1,260
Monthly Total
$5,067
$88,673
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