Cost of living in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 15% cheaper than in Turku (Finland)
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| Food in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 17% cheaper than in Turku (Finland) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Boise, Idaho (United States) | Turku (Finland) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $12 (€10) | €11 | 4% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $7 (€6) | €8 | 22% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $3.74 (€3.08) | €5.34 | 42% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $0.62 (€0.51) | €1.05 | 52% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $1.84 (€1.51) | €2.36 | 36% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $3.65 (€3.00) | €3.42 | 12% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $5.72 (€4.70) | €5.39 | 13% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $2.75 (€2.26) | €2.55 | 11% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $1.23 (€1.01) | €0.96 | 5% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $3.02 (€2.49) | €2.03 | 22% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $15 (€12) | €13 | 2% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $1.97 (€1.62) | €2.74 | 41% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $1.48 (€1.21) | €1.39 | 12% |
| Housing in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Turku (Finland) | ||
| Boise, Idaho (United States) | Turku (Finland) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $1,751 (€1,440) | €1,158 | 24% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $1,388 (€1,141) | €842 | 35% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $140 (€115) | €99 | 16% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $1,146 (€942) | €741 | 27% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $788 (€648) | €548 | 18% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $103 (€85) | €55 | 55% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $48 (€39) | €17 | 126% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $263 (€216) | €373 | 42% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $139 (€114) | €94 | 21% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $11 (€9) | €7 | 29% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $16 (€13) | €33 | 59% |
| Clothes in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 25% cheaper than in Turku (Finland) | ||
| Boise, Idaho (United States) | Turku (Finland) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $45 (€37) | €94 | 60% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $39 (€32) | €31 | 5% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $78 (€64) | €97 | 33% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $106 (€87) | €91 | 4% |
| Transportation in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 43% cheaper than in Turku (Finland) | ||
| Boise, Idaho (United States) | Turku (Finland) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $22,064 (€18,144) | €31,119 | 42% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $0.73 (€0.60) | €1.47 | 59% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $36 (€30) | €53 | 43% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| $20 (€16) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Turku (Finland) | ||
| Boise, Idaho (United States) | Turku (Finland) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $7 (€5.56) | €8 | 30% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $14 (€12) | - | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $140 (€115) | €90 | 28% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $7 (€5.75) | €5.83 | 1% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $3.46 (€2.84) | €3.86 | 26% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $4.67 (€3.84) | €3.99 | 4% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $4.18 (€3.44) | €1.73 | 99% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $1.76 (€1.45) | €2.51 | 42% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $17 (€14) | €23 | 40% |
| Entertainment in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 20% cheaper than in Turku (Finland) | ||
| Boise, Idaho (United States) | Turku (Finland) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $35 (€29) | €36 | 21% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $19 (€16) | €27 | 40% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $247 (€203) | €103 | 98% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $71 (€58) | €91 | 36% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $9 (€7) | €8 | 15% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $4.07 (€3.35) | €3.44 | 3% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $5.17 (€4.25) | €5.44 | 22% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $431 (€354) | €442 | 20% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| $0.16 (€0.13) | €0.07 | 88% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $30 (€24) | €54 | 55% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $6 (€5.08) | €6 | 21% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,800 in Turku you would need to make just about €3,246 ($3,947) in Boise, Idaho.