Cost of living in San Francisco, California (United States) is 62% more expensive than in Boise, Idaho (United States)
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| Food | + 39% | |||
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| Food in San Francisco, California (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Boise, Idaho | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $24 | $18 | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 | $10 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $9 | $4.87 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.78 | $0.92 | + 93% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $7 | $3.11 | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.99 | $4.23 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 | $7 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.19 | $3.39 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.22 | $1.55 | + 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.46 | $2.83 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 | $16 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.98 | $2.59 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.60 | $1.64 | + 59% | |
| Housing | + 115% | |||
| Housing in San Francisco, California (United States) is 115% more expensive than in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Boise, Idaho | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $5,586 | $2,018 | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $4,484 | $1,676 | + 168% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $159 | $140 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,325 | $1,407 | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,718 | $1,028 | + 164% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $113 | $163 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 | $53 | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $257 | $321 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $147 | $158 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 | $14 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $40 | $25 | + 60% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in San Francisco, California (United States) is 28% more expensive than in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Boise, Idaho | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $67 | $56 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $48 | $34 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 | $86 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $129 | $117 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 91% | |||
| Transportation in San Francisco, California (United States) is 91% more expensive than in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Boise, Idaho | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,783 | $22,998 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.46 | $1.19 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $92 | $35 | + 161% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 | $19 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in San Francisco, California (United States) is about the same as in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Boise, Idaho | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 | $7 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 | $12 | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $146 | $194 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 | $8 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.47 | $4.74 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 | $5.78 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.48 | $6 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.39 | $1.99 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $31 | $17 | + 77% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in San Francisco, California (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Boise, Idaho | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $65 | $48 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $34 | $26 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $371 | $208 | + 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $101 | $92 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $17 | $13 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.40 | $5.69 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $9 | $6 | + 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $343 | $469 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 | $0.52 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $100 | $44 | + 128% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $13 | $7 | + 92% | |
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TOTAL | + 62% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 352 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 03, 2023.
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