Boston Wins
1
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
Berlin Wins
5
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
88
Boston
vs
78
Berlin
Berlin is 10 pts cheaper
Rent
90
Boston
vs
68
Berlin
Berlin is 22 pts cheaper
Groceries
92
Boston
vs
82
Berlin
Berlin is 10 pts cheaper
Restaurants
95
Boston
vs
75
Berlin
Berlin is 20 pts cheaper
Transport
85
Boston
vs
88
Berlin
Boston is 3 pts cheaper
Utilities
110
Boston
vs
98
Berlin
Berlin is 12 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Berlin to match a Boston salary
| Salary in Boston | Equivalent in Berlin | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $44,318 | $5,682 less |
| $75,000 | $66,477 | $8,523 less |
| $100,000 | $88,636 | $11,364 less |
| $125,000 | $110,795 | $14,205 less |
| $150,000 | $132,955 | $17,045 less |
| $200,000 | $177,273 | $22,727 less |
Boston vs Berlin: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 10%. Berlin is the more affordable option.
Rent: Boston has a rent index of 90, while Berlin has 68.
Average Salaries: Boston: $5,200/month vs Berlin: $2,580/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Boston wins 1, while Berlin wins 5.
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