Cost of living in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Edmonton (Canada)
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| Food | + 10% | |||
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| Food in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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| Boise, Idaho | Edmonton | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (C$27) | C$24 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (C$15) | C$15 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.98 (C$7) | C$7 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.80 (C$1.10) | C$2.53 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.01 (C$7) | C$5.69 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.87 (C$5.29) | C$5.04 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (C$9) | C$16 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.88 (C$5.31) | C$5.70 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.20 (C$1.64) | C$3.25 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.61 (C$6) | C$3.20 | + 97% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $20 (C$27) | C$23 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.51 (C$3.43) | C$2.95 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.30 (C$3.14) | C$2.70 | + 16% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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| Boise, Idaho | Edmonton | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,688 (C$2,310) | C$1,990 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,148 (C$2,939) | C$1,773 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $195 (C$266) | C$309 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,853 (C$2,536) | C$1,529 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,311 (C$1,794) | C$1,037 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $148 (C$203) | C$191 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $56 (C$77) | C$66 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $343 (C$469) | C$413 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $251 (C$343) | C$179 | + 92% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (C$20) | C$16 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $42 (C$57) | C$30 | + 90% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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| Boise, Idaho | Edmonton | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $71 (C$97) | C$59 | + 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (C$58) | C$52 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $111 (C$152) | C$127 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $181 (C$247) | C$165 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 31% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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| Boise, Idaho | Edmonton | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $33,363 (C$45,651) | C$32,370 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.94 (C$1.28) | C$1.38 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $41 (C$56) | C$106 | - 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (C$26) | C$45 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 57% more expensive than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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| Boise, Idaho | Edmonton | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (C$9) | C$12 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (C$16) | C$21 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $213 (C$292) | C$81 | + 261% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (C$13) | C$9 | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.08 (C$7) | C$7 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (C$9) | C$6 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.14 (C$5.66) | C$4.25 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.27 (C$3.11) | C$2.42 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $31 (C$42) | C$28 | + 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Boise, Idaho (United States) is 26% more expensive than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Boise, Idaho | Edmonton | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $58 (C$80) | C$55 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (C$35) | C$31 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $198 (C$271) | C$178 | + 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $76 (C$104) | C$110 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (C$15) | C$14 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $8 (C$10) | C$5.69 | + 84% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (C$10) | C$8 | + 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $430 (C$588) | C$658 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.52 (C$0.71) | C$0.43 | + 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $69 (C$94) | C$67 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (C$11) | C$19 | - 38% | |
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TOTAL | + 11% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 356 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 13, 2025.
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