Cost of Living in Boise
Summary of cost of living in Boise, ID, United States:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $4,110.3, excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,129.2, excluding rent.
- Boise is 32.3% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Boise is, on average, 67.5% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | $20.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | $70.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | $13.50 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | $6.50 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $6.50 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | $6.05 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | $2.64 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | $2.00 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | $0.96 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | $3.27 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | $2.75 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | $4.83 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | $6.50 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | $5.02 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | $7.74 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $2.40 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.81 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $1.81 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $2.12 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $1.29 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $1.24 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | $2.25 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | $2.48 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $15.60 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | $2.08 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $3.26 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | $9.25 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $1.50 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $42.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $2.60 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | $2.41 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $24.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $0.93 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $36,341.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $25,537.25 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | $173.53 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | $59.96 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | $71.11 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | $38.73 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | $37.50 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | $12.50 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | $973.15 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | $24,000.00 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | $53.74 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | $40.53 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | $89.42 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | $108.98 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $1,557.78 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $1,285.25 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $2,330.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $1,914.00 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | $678.19 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | $284.84 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $4,346.91 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.08 | |
Prices in Boise, Idaho
This city had 330 entries in the past 12 months by 28 different contributors.
Last update: 13 May 2026
Last update: 13 May 2026
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