Cost of living in Boise, Idaho, United States

Summary of cost of living in Boise, Idaho

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $5,545
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $3,215
  • Cost of living in Boise, Idaho is cheaper than in 61% of cities in USA (20 out of 33)
  • Cost of living in Boise, Idaho is cheaper than in 56% of cities in N. America (22 out of 39)
  • Cost of living in Boise, Idaho is more expensive than in 79% of cities in the World (40 out of 189)
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List of prices in Boise, Idaho
Current as of Mar 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district $22
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) $14
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast $4.83
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk $0.76
12 eggs, large $3.45
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes $3.74
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese $5.91
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples $4.13
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes $1.14
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket $2.83
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality $18
2 liters of coca-cola $2.20
Bread for 2 people for 1 day $1.75
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area $2,580
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area $2,132
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat $245
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area $1,942
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area $1,640
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio $146
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) $57
40” flat screen tv $359
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) $207
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $16
Hourly rate for cleaning help $32
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) $65
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) $43
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) $107
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes $181
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new $33,363
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas $0.81
Monthly ticket public transport $39
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) $26
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) $7
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) $12
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) $239
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) $10
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) $5.30
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) $5.97
4 rolls of toilet paper $4.28
Tube of toothpaste $1.89
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city $25
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub $59
2 tickets to the movies $27
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) $242
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert $83
1 cocktail drink in downtown club $11
Cappuccino in expat area of the city $7
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) $6
Ipad wi-fi 128gb $441
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) $0.52
1 month of gym membership in business district $56
1 package of marlboro cigarettes $7
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 232 prices entered by 19 different people.
Latest price update: March 18, 2024

Boise position in our World Ranking

the world
40th
out of 189
n. america
22nd
out of 39
usa
20th
out of 33

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