Cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts, United States compared to Al Mawsil al Jadidah, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | + 111% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 111% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (15,392 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (9,112 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.58 (4,233 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 112% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.01 (1,195 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.68 (3,173 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.87 (5,766 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 1053% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.42 (6,417 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.82 (4,523 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 503% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.26 (5,044 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 909% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.53 (2,996 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (14,800 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.03 (2,406 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.76 (3,268 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 554% | |
| Housing | + 178% | |||
| Housing in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 178% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,944 (4,669,400 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 1768% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,583 (3,058,663 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $184 (218,401 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 337% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,933 (2,289,063 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,394 (1,650,022 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $92 (109,200 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $52 (61,225 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $338 (400,651 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (140,662 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (15,024 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 200% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $28 (33,060 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 1553% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (55,305 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $39 (46,744 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (108,964 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 263% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $117 (138,256 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 453% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 0% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,000 (22,496,000 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.87 (1,030 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $75 (88,800 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (18,664 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 184% | |||
| Personal Care in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 184% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (8,249 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 175% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (13,933 Dinar) | 6,000 Dinar | + 132% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $157 (185,446 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 1754% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (9,531 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.18 (4,945 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.18 (6,133 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.59 (4,249 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.38 (2,821 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (28,157 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $48 (56,552 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | + 183% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (28,416 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $194 (229,874 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (71,040 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (15,421 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.93 (4,653 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (5,920 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $427 (505,137 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.06 (71 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $59 (69,690 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (11,840 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 82% | |||
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These prices were last updated on May 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 82% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 1,229,560 Dinar
($1,038)
in Boston, Massachusetts
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
677,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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