Cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 450% more expensive than in Islamabad (Pakistan)
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| Food | + 235% | |||
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| Food in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 235% more expensive than in Islamabad (Pakistan) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Islamabad | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $22 (₨6,071) | ₨1,043 | + 482% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $13 (₨3,744) | ₨1,106 | + 238% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.99 (₨1,391) | ₨485 | + 187% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.99 (₨275) | ₨239 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.34 (₨932) | ₨279 | + 234% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.51 (₨1,535) | ₨120 | + 1179% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (₨1,900) | ₨1,139 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.28 (₨1,192) | ₨332 | + 259% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.31 (₨644) | ₨127 | + 407% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.83 (₨788) | ₨507 | + 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (₨4,236) | ₨4,165 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.77 (₨772) | ₨224 | + 245% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.99 (₨832) | ₨157 | + 432% | |
| Housing | + 651% | |||
| Housing in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 651% 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 | $4,868 (₨1,356,475) | ₨137,347 | + 888% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,398 (₨946,827) | ₨81,151 | + 1067% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $300 (₨83,519) | ₨30,190 | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,048 (₨849,295) | ₨85,513 | + 893% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,359 (₨657,370) | ₨68,040 | + 866% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $160 (₨44,468) | ₨22,303 | + 99% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $68 (₨18,918) | ₨2,826 | + 570% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $271 (₨75,582) | ₨36,219 | + 109% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $214 (₨59,544) | ₨18,970 | + 214% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (₨3,333) | ₨1,250 | + 167% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $36 (₨9,951) | ₨1,883 | + 429% | |
| Clothes | + 145% | |||
| Clothes in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 145% more expensive than in Islamabad (Pakistan) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Islamabad | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $60 (₨16,809) | ₨3,912 | + 330% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $47 (₨13,201) | ₨6,968 | + 89% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (₨27,854) | ₨14,918 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $162 (₨45,035) | ₨7,336 | + 514% | |
| Transportation | + 414% | |||
| Transportation in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 414% 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 | $27,665 (₨7,708,631) | ₨2,566,950 | + 200% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.96 (₨268) | ₨230 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $90 (₨25,078) | ₨2,628 | + 854% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (₨5,753) | ₨647 | + 789% | |
| Personal Care | + 549% | |||
| Personal Care in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 549% 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) | $4.99 (₨1,389) | ₨215 | + 546% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $25 (₨6,944) | ₨418 | + 1563% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $163 (₨45,315) | ₨5,000 | + 806% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (₨2,135) | ₨589 | + 262% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.83 (₨1,345) | ₨372 | + 262% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (₨2,275) | ₨412 | + 452% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.04 (₨1,127) | ₨308 | + 266% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.99 (₨554) | ₨172 | + 221% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (₨7,492) | ₨698 | + 973% | |
| Entertainment | + 628% | |||
| Entertainment in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 628% more expensive than in Islamabad (Pakistan) | ||||
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| Boston, Massachusetts | Islamabad | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $61 (₨16,995) | ₨1,419 | + 1097% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $33 (₨9,209) | ₨859 | + 973% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $241 (₨67,140) | ₨3,662 | + 1734% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $113 (₨31,606) | ₨4,194 | + 654% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 (₨4,375) | ₨431 | + 915% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.78 (₨1,609) | ₨356 | + 352% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $9 (₨2,377) | ₨414 | + 474% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $497 (₨138,595) | ₨97,565 | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.79 (₨221) | ₨21 | + 955% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $86 (₨24,069) | ₨2,459 | + 879% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $14 (₨3,879) | ₨465 | + 734% | |
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TOTAL | + 450% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 410 prices entered by 70 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 08, 2024.
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