Cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 212% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria)
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| Food | + 152% | |||
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| Food in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 152% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Algiers | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (2,618 Dinar) | 866 Dinar | + 202% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (1,334 Dinar) | 647 Dinar | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (961 Dinar) | 349 Dinar | + 176% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.11 (151 Dinar) | 111 Dinar | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.28 (716 Dinar) | 231 Dinar | + 210% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.47 (742 Dinar) | 122 Dinar | + 508% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (1,119 Dinar) | 543 Dinar | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.81 (652 Dinar) | 436 Dinar | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.94 (263 Dinar) | 94 Dinar | + 182% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.06 (279 Dinar) | 241 Dinar | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (2,190 Dinar) | 1,952 Dinar | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.20 (299 Dinar) | 148 Dinar | + 102% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.65 (360 Dinar) | 45 Dinar | + 702% | |
| Housing | + 391% | |||
| Housing in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 391% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Algiers | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,103 (556,275 Dinar) | 107,240 Dinar | + 419% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,844 (385,578 Dinar) | 51,719 Dinar | + 646% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $272 (36,925 Dinar) | 5,802 Dinar | + 536% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,722 (369,043 Dinar) | 65,779 Dinar | + 461% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,989 (269,632 Dinar) | 45,709 Dinar | + 490% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $179 (24,258 Dinar) | 4,039 Dinar | + 501% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $54 (7,293 Dinar) | 2,193 Dinar | + 233% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $299 (40,605 Dinar) | 56,639 Dinar | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $192 (26,005 Dinar) | 22,117 Dinar | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (1,568 Dinar) | 736 Dinar | + 113% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $25 (3,346 Dinar) | 680 Dinar | + 392% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is about the same as in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Algiers | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (7,084 Dinar) | 9,178 Dinar | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $51 (6,956 Dinar) | 6,133 Dinar | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (11,776 Dinar) | 13,151 Dinar | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $119 (16,171 Dinar) | 14,281 Dinar | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 205% | |||
| Transportation in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 205% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Algiers | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,145 (3,409,322 Dinar) | 4,026,390 Dinar | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.20 (162 Dinar) | 41 Dinar | + 300% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $90 (12,203 Dinar) | 1,469 Dinar | + 730% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (2,456 Dinar) | 936 Dinar | + 163% | |
| Personal Care | + 238% | |||
| Personal Care in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 238% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Algiers | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (1,107 Dinar) | 297 Dinar | + 273% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (1,582 Dinar) | 499 Dinar | + 217% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $180 (24,403 Dinar) | 1,901 Dinar | + 1184% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (1,046 Dinar) | 532 Dinar | + 97% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.83 (655 Dinar) | 471 Dinar | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.42 (735 Dinar) | 310 Dinar | + 137% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.91 (531 Dinar) | 167 Dinar | + 217% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.87 (254 Dinar) | 232 Dinar | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $33 (4,444 Dinar) | 508 Dinar | + 775% | |
| Entertainment | + 156% | |||
| Entertainment in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 156% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Algiers | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $66 (8,903 Dinar) | 2,420 Dinar | + 268% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (4,026 Dinar) | 905 Dinar | + 345% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $350 (47,417 Dinar) | 2,675 Dinar | + 1673% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $98 (13,281 Dinar) | 6,263 Dinar | + 112% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 (2,142 Dinar) | 825 Dinar | + 160% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.98 (675 Dinar) | 352 Dinar | + 92% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (963 Dinar) | 699 Dinar | + 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $532 (72,189 Dinar) | 85,119 Dinar | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.28 (38 Dinar) | 11 Dinar | + 246% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $107 (14,486 Dinar) | 4,499 Dinar | + 222% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (1,502 Dinar) | 341 Dinar | + 340% | |
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TOTAL | + 212% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 524 prices entered by 66 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 30, 2023.
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