Cost of living in Boise, Idaho, United States

Summary of cost of living in Boise, Idaho

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $5,141
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $2,781
  • Cost of living in Boise, Idaho is cheaper than in 59% of cities in USA (13 out of 22)
  • Cost of living in Boise, Idaho is cheaper than in 60% of cities in N. America (15 out of 25)
  • Cost of living in Boise, Idaho is more expensive than in 76% of cities in the World (36 out of 143)

List of prices in Boise, Idaho
Current as of May 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district $20
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) $11
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast $4.98
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk $0.80
12 eggs, large $5.01
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes $3.87
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese $7
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples $3.88
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes $1.20
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket $4.61
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality $20
2 liters of coca-cola $2.51
Bread for 2 people for 1 day $2.30
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area $1,688
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area $2,148
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat $195
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area $1,853
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area $1,311
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio $148
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) $56
40” flat screen tv $343
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) $251
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $15
Hourly rate for cleaning help $42
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) $71
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) $42
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) $111
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes $181
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new $33,363
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas $0.94
Monthly ticket public transport $41
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) $19
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) $6
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) $12
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) $213
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) $10
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) $5.08
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) $7
4 rolls of toilet paper $4.14
Tube of toothpaste $2.27
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city $31
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub $58
2 tickets to the movies $25
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) $198
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert $76
1 cocktail drink in downtown club $11
Cappuccino in expat area of the city $8
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) $8
Ipad wi-fi 128gb $430
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) $0.52
1 month of gym membership in business district $69
1 package of marlboro cigarettes $8
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 215 prices entered by 18 different people.
Latest price update: May 16, 2025

Boise position in our World Ranking

the world
36th
out of 143
n. america
15th
out of 25
usa
13th
out of 22

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