Boston is one of the most transient cities in the United States, with people coming in each year for undergrad, graduate degrees, residency, or short term work projects. Many of these people come from smaller cities around the United States and do not realize some aspects of Boston before they arrive. Even some “simple tasks” can be a lot more time consuming or expensive than what one is used to but let us give you a few tips:
There is rarely an opportunity you can “run in and get out quickly” in Boston. Parking is a premium in such a dense city and paying is the norm. Cost for meters is about $2 for an hour and garages can run up towards $40 a day for prime locations.
Street parking is also limited as most of it is reserved for residents. This is denoted by a sticker one has to pick up and display on their vehicle.
You may be used to grabbing groceries for a long period of time and filling your trunk with the items and driving it home. This probably won’t be the case in Boston. As in Europe, many people buy smaller quantities and walk home with them.
Also, it is easy to go to specialty places for individual items – not get everything at a main grocery store. Even those these are available, it can be nice to have a wider selection of items at a more localized place.
Boston people love sports. Where many cities have a favorite local team, Bosotn has tons. And they are supported intensely. It is not uncommon for people to flood bars in the heart of the city on game day. Also, tickets to sporting events can be very challenging to obtain.
Snow hits in the winter and never seems to melt. Well, that is an exageration but it can stick around a while on the streets. Buy yourself some slick rain boots and keep your shoes dry this winter. Many people throw a separate pair in their bag for work days.
Boston can get cold, so Northface jackets and the like are popular. Most places have coat checks and walking is common so this helps out.
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