Cost of living in Boise, Idaho, United States

Summary of cost of living in Boise, Idaho

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: ARS $ [BM]3,205,424 ($4,659)
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: ARS $ [BM]1,791,507 ($2,604)
  • WARNING!  These estimates are currently based on just a small amount of data. They provide a decent starting assumption, but they are not yet completely reliable.

List of prices in Boise, Idaho
Current as of Sep 2023.

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Food Update prices
USD ARSX
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district $18 (ARS $ [BM]12,043)
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) $10 (ARS $ [BM]7,106)
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast $4.87 (ARS $ [BM]3,348)
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk $0.92 (ARS $ [BM]634)
12 eggs, large $3.11 (ARS $ [BM]2,139)
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes $4.23 (ARS $ [BM]2,908)
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese $7 (ARS $ [BM]4,578)
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples $3.39 (ARS $ [BM]2,332)
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes $1.55 (ARS $ [BM]1,068)
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket $2.83 (ARS $ [BM]1,945)
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality $16 (ARS $ [BM]11,241)
2 liters of coca-cola $2.59 (ARS $ [BM]1,781)
Bread for 2 people for 1 day $1.64 (ARS $ [BM]1,128)
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Housing Update prices
USD ARSX
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area $2,018 (ARS $ [BM]1,388,355)
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area $1,676 (ARS $ [BM]1,152,988)
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat $140 (ARS $ [BM]96,128)
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area $1,407 (ARS $ [BM]968,104)
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area $1,028 (ARS $ [BM]707,414)
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio $163 (ARS $ [BM]112,046)
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) $53 (ARS $ [BM]36,201)
40” flat screen tv $321 (ARS $ [BM]220,778)
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) $158 (ARS $ [BM]108,531)
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $14 (ARS $ [BM]9,609)
Hourly rate for cleaning help $25 (ARS $ [BM]17,400)
Clothes Update prices
USD ARSX
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) $56 (ARS $ [BM]38,563)
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) $34 (ARS $ [BM]23,678)
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) $86 (ARS $ [BM]59,440)
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes $117 (ARS $ [BM]80,409)
Transportation Update prices
USD ARSX
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new $22,998 (ARS $ [BM]15,822,094)
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas $1.19 (ARS $ [BM]819)
Monthly ticket public transport $35 (ARS $ [BM]24,181)
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) $19 (ARS $ [BM]13,084)
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Personal Care Update prices
USD ARSX
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) $7 (ARS $ [BM]4,974)
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) $12 (ARS $ [BM]8,183)
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) $194 (ARS $ [BM]133,287)
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) $8 (ARS $ [BM]5,388)
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) $4.74 (ARS $ [BM]3,260)
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) $5.78 (ARS $ [BM]3,979)
4 rolls of toilet paper $6 (ARS $ [BM]4,298)
Tube of toothpaste $1.99 (ARS $ [BM]1,370)
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city $17 (ARS $ [BM]11,958)
Entertainment Update prices
USD ARSX
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub $48 (ARS $ [BM]33,111)
2 tickets to the movies $26 (ARS $ [BM]18,153)
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) $208 (ARS $ [BM]143,060)
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert $92 (ARS $ [BM]63,347)
1 cocktail drink in downtown club $13 (ARS $ [BM]8,758)
Cappuccino in expat area of the city $5.69 (ARS $ [BM]3,915)
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) $6 (ARS $ [BM]4,465)
Ipad wi-fi 128gb $469 (ARS $ [BM]322,881)
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) $0.52 (ARS $ [BM]356)
1 month of gym membership in business district $44 (ARS $ [BM]30,260)
1 package of marlboro cigarettes $7 (ARS $ [BM]4,702)
These prices are lacking data. It provides a decent estimate, but they are not yet reliable. They are based on 46 prices entered by 10 different people.
Latest price update: September 24, 2023

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