- Cost of Living
- Bolivia
- India
- La Paz
- Coimbatore
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between La Paz (Bolivia) and Coimbatore (India)
| Food | 8% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in La Paz (Bolivia) is 8% more expensive than in Coimbatore (India) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | $b30 (₨240) | ₨159 | 52% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $b31 (₨243) | ₨244 | 0% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | $b15.25 (₨121) | ₨69 | 75% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b6.31 (₨50) | ₨26 | 95% |
| 12 eggs, large | $b10 (₨79) | ₨37 | 112% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b5 (₨40) | ₨28 | 42% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b23 (₨186) | ₨81 | 129% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b8.33 (₨66) | ₨92 | 28% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | $b14.58 (₨116) | ₨40 | 189% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | $b6.50 (₨52) | ₨64 | 19% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b62 (₨489) | ₨1,200 | 59% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $b8.50 (₨67) | ₨54 | 26% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.14 (₨25) | ₨47 | 47% |
| Housing | 124% | ||
| Housing in La Paz (Bolivia) is 124% more expensive than in Coimbatore (India) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | $b3,979 (₨31,545) | ₨9,389 | 236% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b550 (₨4,361) | ₨2,133 | 104% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | $b657 (₨5,206) | ₨1,572 | 231% |
| 40” flat screen TV | $b3,517 (₨27,881) | ₨50,250 | 45% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | $b1,029 (₨8,158) | ₨18,000 | 55% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b20 (₨159) | - | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b20 (₨159) | - | - |
| Clothes | 65% | ||
| Clothes in La Paz (Bolivia) is 65% more expensive than in Coimbatore (India) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | $b487 (₨3,859) | ₨2,667 | 45% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | $b390 (₨3,092) | ₨1,700 | 82% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | $b378 (₨2,995) | ₨2,913 | 3% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | $b504 (₨3,995) | ₨1,967 | 103% |
| Transportation | 53% | ||
| Transportation in La Paz (Bolivia) is 53% more expensive than in Coimbatore (India) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b165,571 (₨1,312,719) | ₨537,500 | 144% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.45 (₨27) | ₨65 | 58% |
| monthly ticket public transport | $b172 (₨1,364) | ₨789 | 73% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | $b15.46 (₨123) | ₨146 | 16% |
| Personal Care | 8% | ||
| Personal Care in La Paz (Bolivia) is 8% more expensive than in Coimbatore (India) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | $b28 (₨225) | ₨140 | 60% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $b12.50 (₨99) | ₨142 | 30% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b12 (₨95) | ₨100 | 5% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b10 (₨79) | - | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b6.88 (₨55) | ₨100 | 45% |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b9.80 (₨78) | ₨35 | 122% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b43 (₨341) | ₨183 | 86% |
| Entertainment | 47% | ||
| Entertainment in La Paz (Bolivia) is 47% more expensive than in Coimbatore (India) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b143 (₨1,130) | ₨1,007 | 12% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b61 (₨487) | ₨207 | 135% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b171 (₨1,356) | ₨363 | 274% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | $b243 (₨1,929) | ₨933 | 107% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b50 (₨399) | ₨237 | 69% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | $b14.33 (₨114) | - | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | $b16.87 (₨134) | ₨109 | 23% |
| iPod nano 16GB | $b638 (₨5,054) | ₨8,000 | 37% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.27 (₨10.09) | ₨1 | 909% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | $b345 (₨2,735) | ₨1,340 | 104% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | $b9.86 (₨78) | ₨115 | 32% |
| TOTAL | 56% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 699 prices entered by 72 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2013.
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Cost of living in La Paz (Bolivia) is 56% more expensive than in Coimbatore (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨19,480
($b2,457)
in La Paz
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨12,500
in Coimbatore.