Cost of living in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Lille (France)
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| Food in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 17% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Boise, Idaho (United States) | Lille (France) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $12 (€10) | €15 | 30% |
| 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 (€3.10) | €5.83 | 47% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $0.62 (€0.51) | €1.12 | 55% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $1.84 (€1.52) | €3.32 | 54% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $3.65 (€3.02) | €1.98 | 53% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $5.72 (€4.73) | €7 | 28% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $2.75 (€2.27) | €1.94 | 17% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $1.23 (€1.02) | €1.79 | 43% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $3.02 (€2.50) | €2.25 | 11% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $15 (€12) | €6 | 103% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $1.97 (€1.63) | €1.70 | 4% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $1.48 (€1.22) | €1.06 | 15% |
| Housing in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 26% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||
| Boise, Idaho (United States) | Lille (France) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $1,635 (€1,353) | €1,120 | 21% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $1,388 (€1,149) | €841 | 37% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $140 (€116) | €118 | 2% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $1,179 (€976) | €657 | 48% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $788 (€652) | €543 | 20% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $103 (€85) | €75 | 14% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $48 (€39) | €28 | 43% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $263 (€218) | €322 | 32% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $139 (€115) | €91 | 26% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $11 (€9) | €10 | 12% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $16 (€14) | €13 | 8% |
| Clothes in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 28% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||
| Boise, Idaho (United States) | Lille (France) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $45 (€37) | €92 | 59% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $39 (€33) | €37 | 12% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $78 (€65) | €89 | 27% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $106 (€88) | €90 | 2% |
| Transportation in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 37% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||
| Boise, Idaho (United States) | Lille (France) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $22,064 (€18,257) | €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 in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 68% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||
| Boise, Idaho (United States) | Lille (France) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $7 (€5.60) | €5.32 | 5% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $14 (€12) | €4.13 | 190% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $140 (€116) | €24 | 380% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $7 (€5.78) | €3.81 | 52% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $3.46 (€2.86) | €3.42 | 16% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $4.67 (€3.86) | €3.93 | 2% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $4.18 (€3.46) | €1.60 | 116% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $1.76 (€1.45) | €2.23 | 35% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $17 (€14) | €23 | 40% |
| Entertainment in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||
| Boise, Idaho (United States) | Lille (France) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $35 (€29) | €37 | 22% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $19 (€16) | €21 | 23% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $247 (€205) | €79 | 160% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $71 (€59) | €47 | 25% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $9 (€7) | €8 | 12% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $4.07 (€3.37) | €3.07 | 10% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $5.17 (€4.27) | €5.26 | 19% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $431 (€356) | €441 | 19% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| $0.16 (€0.14) | €0.22 | 38% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $30 (€24) | €35 | 30% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $6 (€5.11) | €7 | 27% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,500 in Lille you would need to make just about €3,250 ($3,927) in Boise, Idaho.