Cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts, United States compared to Al Mawsil al Jadidah, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | + 106% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 106% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (15,171 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (9,493 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.58 (4,172 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 109% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.95 (1,103 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.68 (3,128 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.87 (5,683 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 1037% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.42 (6,325 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.82 (4,458 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 494% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.26 (4,971 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 894% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.53 (2,953 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (14,588 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.86 (2,172 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.76 (3,221 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 544% | |
| Housing | + 192% | |||
| Housing in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 192% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,944 (4,602,356 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 1741% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,583 (3,014,746 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $184 (215,265 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 331% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,933 (2,256,196 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,394 (1,626,331 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $92 (107,632 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $52 (60,346 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $367 (428,757 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $154 (179,275 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (10,844 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 117% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (34,651 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 1633% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 24% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (54,511 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $39 (46,073 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (107,399 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 258% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $117 (136,271 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 445% | |
| 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 (22,173,000 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.87 (1,015 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $75 (87,525 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (18,560 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 145% | |||
| Personal Care in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 145% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (7,014 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 134% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (13,733 Dinar) | 6,000 Dinar | + 129% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $122 (142,420 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 1324% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (7,497 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.59 (4,188 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.96 (5,791 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.12 (4,810 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.03 (2,368 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (27,631 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 1% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $52 (60,185 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | + 201% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (28,008 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $236 (275,564 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (70,020 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (14,702 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.93 (4,586 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (5,835 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $144 (168,476 Dinar) | 500,000 Dinar | - 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.06 (70 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $59 (68,690 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (11,670 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 76% | |||
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These prices were last updated on August 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 76% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 1,231,861 Dinar
($1,056)
in Boston, Massachusetts
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
701,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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