Cost of living in Boise, Idaho, United States vs Thessaloniki, Greece
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| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 9% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (€10) | €16 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (€6) | €7 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.74 (€3.09) | €4.12 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.62 (€0.51) | €1.23 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.84 (€1.52) | €4.06 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.65 (€3.01) | €1.54 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.72 (€4.71) | €4.69 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.75 (€2.26) | €1.50 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.23 (€1.01) | €0.98 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.02 (€2.49) | €1.30 | + 91% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€12) | €10 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.97 (€1.63) | €2.01 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.48 (€1.22) | €0.62 | + 96% | |
| Housing | + 93% | |||
| Housing in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 93% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,751 (€1,444) | €592 | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,388 (€1,144) | €430 | + 166% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $140 (€115) | €121 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,146 (€945) | €424 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $788 (€649) | €315 | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $103 (€85) | €82 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $48 (€39) | €20 | + 95% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $263 (€217) | €379 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $139 (€115) | €111 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€9) | €9 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (€13) | €6 | + 117% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (€37) | €78 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (€32) | €22 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $78 (€65) | €80 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $106 (€88) | €89 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 21% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,064 (€18,192) | €20,726 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.73 (€0.60) | €1.58 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $36 (€30) | €30 | - 0% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 (€16) | €21 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 59% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€5.58) | €3.14 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (€12) | €9 | + 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $140 (€115) | €31 | + 276% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (€5.76) | €3.64 | + 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.46 (€2.85) | €4.30 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.67 (€3.85) | €3.74 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.18 (€3.45) | €1.84 | + 87% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.76 (€1.45) | €2.07 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (€14) | €9 | + 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $35 (€29) | €26 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (€16) | €15 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $247 (€204) | €45 | + 354% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 (€59) | €45 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (€7) | €9 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.07 (€3.35) | €3.80 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.17 (€4.26) | €3.87 | + 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $431 (€355) | €434 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (€0.13) | €0.36 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $30 (€24) | €41 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $6 (€5.09) | €4.66 | + 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece)
For example, you would need at least €2,013 ($2,441) in Boise, Idaho to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,800 in Thessaloniki.
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