Cost of living in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 27% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States)
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| Food | - 20% | |||
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| Food in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 20% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| Boise, Idaho | Los Angeles, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 | $24 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 | $13 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.98 | $6 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.80 | $1.23 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.01 | $9 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.87 | $4.56 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 | $7 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.88 | $4.42 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.20 | $1.78 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.61 | $6 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $20 | $15 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.51 | $3.17 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.30 | $3.20 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 34% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| Boise, Idaho | Los Angeles, California | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,688 | $4,069 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,148 | $2,864 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $195 | $266 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,853 | $2,916 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,311 | $2,383 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $148 | $175 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $56 | $53 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $343 | $387 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $251 | $161 | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 | $16 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $42 | $30 | + 39% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| Boise, Idaho | Los Angeles, California | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $71 | $63 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 | $45 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $111 | $96 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $181 | $143 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 17% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| Boise, Idaho | Los Angeles, California | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $33,363 | $27,289 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.94 | $1.20 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $41 | $53 | - 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 | $32 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| Boise, Idaho | Los Angeles, California | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 | $10 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 | $20 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $213 | $198 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 | $8 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.08 | $5.79 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 | $8 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.14 | $5.67 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.27 | $2.80 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $31 | $36 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 38% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| Boise, Idaho | Los Angeles, California | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $58 | $70 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 | $44 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $198 | $545 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $76 | $149 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 | $19 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $8 | $7 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 | $9 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $430 | $502 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.52 | $1.02 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $69 | $73 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 | $13 | - 37% | |
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TOTAL | - 27% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 730 prices entered by 74 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2025.
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