Cost of the Cure

Here’s what 100 aspirin and 36 Alka-Seltzer will cost you (average charge) in a number of cities around the world. Prices (in U.S. dollars) include sales tax and government levies where appropriate. *--*

Aspirin Alka-Seltzer Caracas $3.09 $2.62 Frankfurt 14.41 12.33 Hong Kong 11.58 6.13 London 10.54 5.35 Los Angeles 7.41 4.79 Madrid 10.77 7.27 Mexico City 1.78 3.16 Paris 7.43 6.17 Rome 17.73 6.82 Sa~o Paulo 5.77 6.66 Singapore 9.60 7.54 Stockholm 6.26 5.95 Sydney 7.75 7.46 Tokyo 36.57 7.27 Toronto 5.04 3.20

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Source: Runzheimer International