Cost of living in Boise, Idaho, United States vs Lille, France
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| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 18% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (€10) | €15 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (€6) | €8 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.74 (€3.08) | €5.83 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.62 (€0.51) | €1.12 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.84 (€1.51) | €3.32 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.65 (€3.00) | €1.98 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.72 (€4.70) | €7 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.75 (€2.26) | €1.94 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.23 (€1.01) | €1.79 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.02 (€2.49) | €2.25 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€12) | €6 | + 102% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.97 (€1.62) | €1.70 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.48 (€1.21) | €1.06 | + 15% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 25% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,635 (€1,344) | €1,120 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,388 (€1,142) | €841 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $140 (€115) | €118 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,146 (€942) | €657 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $788 (€648) | €543 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $103 (€85) | €75 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $48 (€39) | €28 | + 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $263 (€216) | €322 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $139 (€114) | €91 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€9) | €10 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (€13) | €13 | + 7% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 28% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (€37) | €92 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (€32) | €37 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $78 (€64) | €89 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $106 (€88) | €90 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 37% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,064 (€18,145) | €22,770 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.73 (€0.60) | €1.41 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $36 (€30) | €51 | - 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 (€16) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 67% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€5.56) | €5.32 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (€12) | €4.13 | + 188% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $140 (€115) | €24 | + 377% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (€5.75) | €3.81 | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.46 (€2.84) | €3.42 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.67 (€3.84) | €3.93 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.18 (€3.44) | €1.60 | + 114% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.76 (€1.45) | €2.23 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (€14) | €23 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $35 (€29) | €37 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (€16) | €21 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $247 (€203) | €79 | + 158% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 (€58) | €47 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (€7) | €8 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.07 (€3.35) | €3.07 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.17 (€4.25) | €5.26 | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $431 (€354) | €441 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (€0.13) | €0.22 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $30 (€24) | €35 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $6 (€5.08) | €7 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 105 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Lille (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,700 in Lille you would need to make just about €3,406 ($4,142) in Boise, Idaho.
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