Cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 277% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru)
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| Food | + 191% | |||
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| Food in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 191% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (S/. 75) | S/. 21 | + 260% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (S/. 38) | S/. 16 | + 135% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.13 (S/. 20) | S/. 7 | + 189% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 (S/. 3.85) | S/. 5.02 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.59 (S/. 14) | S/. 5.27 | + 171% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (S/. 24) | S/. 3.37 | + 618% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (S/. 28) | S/. 9 | + 214% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.73 (S/. 19) | S/. 4.65 | + 304% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.75 (S/. 7) | S/. 2.66 | + 160% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.52 (S/. 10) | S/. 7 | + 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (S/. 54) | S/. 29 | + 84% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.20 (S/. 9) | S/. 8 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.82 (S/. 11) | S/. 1.91 | + 487% | |
| Housing | + 582% | |||
| Housing in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 582% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,453 (S/. 17,692) | S/. 2,048 | + 764% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,937 (S/. 11,667) | S/. 974 | + 1098% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $208 (S/. 826) | S/. 135 | + 510% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,873 (S/. 11,413) | S/. 1,101 | + 936% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,777 (S/. 7,060) | S/. 921 | + 666% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $152 (S/. 603) | S/. 95 | + 537% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $59 (S/. 233) | S/. 69 | + 236% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $299 (S/. 1,190) | S/. 1,127 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $192 (S/. 762) | S/. 383 | + 99% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (S/. 46) | S/. 31 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (S/. 92) | S/. 19 | + 380% | |
| Clothes | + 83% | |||
| Clothes in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 83% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $51 (S/. 204) | S/. 155 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (S/. 198) | S/. 93 | + 112% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $88 (S/. 349) | S/. 224 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $128 (S/. 510) | S/. 242 | + 111% | |
| Transportation | + 200% | |||
| Transportation in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 200% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,217 (S/. 100,185) | S/. 45,282 | + 121% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.97 (S/. 3.84) | S/. 4.22 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $90 (S/. 358) | S/. 78 | + 361% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (S/. 71) | S/. 31 | + 132% | |
| Personal Care | + 220% | |||
| Personal Care in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 220% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (S/. 34) | S/. 15 | + 130% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (S/. 46) | S/. 26 | + 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $180 (S/. 715) | S/. 58 | + 1134% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (S/. 32) | S/. 25 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.83 (S/. 19) | S/. 11 | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.42 (S/. 22) | S/. 14 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.66 (S/. 15) | S/. 4.29 | + 238% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.75 (S/. 7) | S/. 5.34 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $33 (S/. 130) | S/. 20 | + 541% | |
| Entertainment | + 173% | |||
| Entertainment in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 173% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $59 (S/. 236) | S/. 38 | + 523% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (S/. 112) | S/. 24 | + 363% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $350 (S/. 1,389) | S/. 97 | + 1326% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $121 (S/. 481) | S/. 75 | + 537% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (S/. 60) | S/. 25 | + 141% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.97 (S/. 20) | S/. 14 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (S/. 26) | S/. 5.65 | + 357% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $541 (S/. 2,148) | S/. 2,039 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.06 (S/. 0.24) | S/. 0.58 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $78 (S/. 309) | S/. 118 | + 162% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (S/. 43) | S/. 12 | + 257% | |
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TOTAL | + 277% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 421 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2022.
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