Cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts, United States vs Al Mawsil al Jadidah, Iraq
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Food | + 104% | |||
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Food in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 104% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (18,260 Dinar) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (9,702 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.22 (6,217 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 211% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.98 (1,164 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | - 7% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.84 (4,573 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 205% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.40 (5,239 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 948% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (11,510 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 130% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.30 (3,926 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 423% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.63 (1,937 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 287% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.78 (3,309 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (18,514 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.31 (2,751 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 38% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.28 (2,718 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 444% | |
Housing | + 138% | |||
Housing in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 138% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,898 (3,451,756 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 1281% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,258 (2,689,695 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (210,752 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 322% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,290 (2,726,806 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,529 (1,820,717 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $153 (182,051 Dinar) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $71 (85,079 Dinar) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | $281 (334,438 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | - 52% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $123 (146,414 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | - 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (13,687 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 174% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (35,572 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 1679% | |
Clothes | + 26% | |||
Clothes in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 26% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $58 (68,874 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $46 (54,513 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (108,210 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 261% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $135 (160,225 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 541% | |
Transportation | - 1% | |||
Transportation in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 1% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,304 (24,181,469 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.78 (932 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | - 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $84 (99,880 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (18,660 Dinar) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 153% | |||
Personal Care in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 153% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (9,363 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 212% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (14,016 Dinar) | 6,000 Dinar | + 134% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $160 (191,082 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 1811% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (9,814 Dinar) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.53 (5,390 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.45 (6,493 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | + 62% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.49 (4,155 Dinar) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.68 (3,191 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 60% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $28 (33,218 Dinar) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 21% | |||
Entertainment in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (56,406 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | + 182% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $27 (32,465 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $139 (165,251 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $108 (128,832 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (15,472 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.11 (6,089 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (8,524 Dinar) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $427 (508,237 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.21 (253 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $84 (100,395 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $11 (12,996 Dinar) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 68% |

These prices were last updated on February 18, 2019.
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Cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 68% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 1,307,763 Dinar
($1,098)
in Boston, Massachusetts
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
778,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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