Boston Wins
1
of 6 categories
Tied
1
categories
Dubai Wins
4
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
88
Boston
vs
88
Dubai
Same cost
Rent
90
Boston
vs
95
Dubai
Boston is 5 pts cheaper
Groceries
92
Boston
vs
78
Dubai
Dubai is 14 pts cheaper
Restaurants
95
Boston
vs
85
Dubai
Dubai is 10 pts cheaper
Transport
85
Boston
vs
65
Dubai
Dubai is 20 pts cheaper
Utilities
110
Boston
vs
75
Dubai
Dubai is 35 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Dubai to match a Boston salary
| Salary in Boston | Equivalent in Dubai | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $50,000 | $0 more |
| $75,000 | $75,000 | $0 more |
| $100,000 | $100,000 | $0 more |
| $125,000 | $125,000 | $0 more |
| $150,000 | $150,000 | $0 more |
| $200,000 | $200,000 | $0 more |
Boston vs Dubai: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 0%.
Rent: Boston has a rent index of 90, while Dubai has 95.
Average Salaries: Boston: $5,200/month vs Dubai: $3,960/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Boston wins 1, while Dubai wins 4.
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