Cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 317% more expensive than in Islamabad (Pakistan)
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| Food | + 151% | |||
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| Food in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 151% more expensive than in Islamabad (Pakistan) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Islamabad | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (₨5,603) | ₨795 | + 605% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (₨2,955) | ₨800 | + 270% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (₨1,934) | ₨539 | + 259% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.03 (₨292) | ₨208 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.28 (₨1,493) | ₨341 | + 337% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.58 (₨1,578) | ₨117 | + 1248% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (₨2,331) | ₨1,772 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.81 (₨1,359) | ₨314 | + 333% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.94 (₨549) | ₨124 | + 341% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.06 (₨582) | ₨1,873 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (₨4,563) | ₨5,942 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.20 (₨623) | ₨201 | + 210% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.65 (₨750) | ₨123 | + 510% | |
| Housing | + 640% | |||
| Housing in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 640% more expensive than in Islamabad (Pakistan) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Islamabad | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,732 (₨1,336,921) | ₨126,098 | + 960% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,229 (₨912,356) | ₨83,450 | + 993% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $272 (₨76,947) | ₨30,463 | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,722 (₨769,045) | ₨79,507 | + 867% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,989 (₨561,883) | ₨50,946 | + 1003% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $179 (₨50,550) | ₨20,584 | + 146% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $59 (₨16,689) | ₨2,671 | + 525% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $299 (₨84,615) | ₨48,662 | + 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $192 (₨54,192) | ₨28,615 | + 89% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (₨3,267) | ₨1,344 | + 143% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (₨6,759) | ₨2,073 | + 226% | |
| Clothes | + 107% | |||
| Clothes in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 107% more expensive than in Islamabad (Pakistan) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Islamabad | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (₨14,762) | ₨4,906 | + 201% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (₨12,222) | ₨7,860 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (₨24,539) | ₨8,323 | + 195% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $119 (₨33,698) | ₨5,120 | + 558% | |
| Transportation | + 213% | |||
| Transportation in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 213% more expensive than in Islamabad (Pakistan) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Islamabad | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,145 (₨7,104,641) | ₨2,499,020 | + 184% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.20 (₨338) | ₨300 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $90 (₨25,429) | ₨6,326 | + 302% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (₨5,158) | ₨1,163 | + 344% | |
| Personal Care | + 452% | |||
| Personal Care in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 452% more expensive than in Islamabad (Pakistan) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Islamabad | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (₨2,307) | ₨257 | + 797% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (₨3,298) | ₨1,694 | + 95% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $180 (₨50,854) | ₨2,015 | + 2423% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (₨2,180) | ₨440 | + 395% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.83 (₨1,365) | ₨293 | + 366% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.42 (₨1,531) | ₨494 | + 210% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.91 (₨1,106) | ₨317 | + 249% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.87 (₨529) | ₨289 | + 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $33 (₨9,262) | ₨435 | + 2031% | |
| Entertainment | + 408% | |||
| Entertainment in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 408% more expensive than in Islamabad (Pakistan) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Islamabad | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $66 (₨18,554) | ₨2,127 | + 772% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (₨8,391) | ₨1,146 | + 632% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $350 (₨98,812) | ₨3,662 | + 2599% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $98 (₨27,676) | ₨3,829 | + 623% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 (₨4,463) | ₨603 | + 640% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.98 (₨1,407) | ₨321 | + 338% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (₨2,008) | ₨484 | + 315% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $532 (₨150,434) | ₨52,905 | + 184% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.28 (₨79) | ₨21 | + 279% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $76 (₨21,564) | ₨3,436 | + 528% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (₨3,130) | ₨1,809 | + 73% | |
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TOTAL | + 317% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 479 prices entered by 96 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2023.
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