Cost of living in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Jacksonville, Florida (United States)
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| Food | - 12% | |||
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| Food in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Boise, Idaho | Jacksonville, Florida | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 | $17 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 | $10 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.57 | $5.10 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.95 | $1.07 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.06 | $3.76 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.23 | $4.21 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 | $6 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.38 | $3.70 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.38 | $2.11 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.49 | $4.55 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 | $15 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.88 | $2.67 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.12 | $3.19 | - 33% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Boise, Idaho (United States) is about the same as in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Boise, Idaho | Jacksonville, Florida | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,018 | $2,497 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,676 | $1,720 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $188 | $187 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,477 | $1,173 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,028 | $929 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $163 | $97 | + 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $53 | $51 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $321 | $245 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $158 | $66 | + 139% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 | $12 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $25 | $29 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 31% cheaper than in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Boise, Idaho | Jacksonville, Florida | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $56 | $48 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $34 | $62 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 | $103 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $117 | $159 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 28% cheaper than in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Boise, Idaho | Jacksonville, Florida | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,998 | $26,688 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.19 | $1.00 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $35 | $62 | - 43% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 | $21 | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Boise, Idaho | Jacksonville, Florida | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 | $7 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 | $19 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $194 | $132 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 | $6 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.74 | $3.84 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.78 | $5.64 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $6 | $3.51 | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.99 | $1.97 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 | $18 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Boise, Idaho | Jacksonville, Florida | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $51 | $43 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 | $29 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $219 | $178 | + 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $107 | $81 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 | $12 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.85 | $5.48 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 | $6 | - 0% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $469 | $465 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.22 | $0.36 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $44 | $55 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 | $8 | - 1% | |
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TOTAL | - 10% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 382 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
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