- Cost of Living
- Bolivia
- United States
- La Paz
- Los Angeles
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between La Paz (Bolivia) and Los Angeles (United States)
| Food | 60% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in La Paz (Bolivia) is 60% cheaper than in Los Angeles (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | $b30 ($4.39) | $14.00 | 69% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $b31 ($4.43) | $6.31 | 30% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | $b15.25 ($2.21) | $5.15 | 57% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b6.31 ($0.91) | $2.73 | 67% |
| 12 eggs, large | $b10 ($1.45) | $3.00 | 52% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b5 ($0.72) | $3.39 | 79% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b23 ($3.39) | $6.04 | 44% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b8.33 ($1.21) | $2.94 | 59% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | $b14.58 ($2.11) | $3.45 | 39% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | $b6.50 ($0.94) | $2.82 | 67% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b62 ($8.92) | $13.56 | 34% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $b8.50 ($1.23) | $1.87 | 34% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.14 ($0.45) | $1.75 | 74% |
| Housing | 55% | ||
| Housing in La Paz (Bolivia) is 55% cheaper than in Los Angeles (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | $b3,979 ($576) | $1,989 | 71% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b550 ($80) | $101 | 21% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | $b657 ($95) | $41 | 132% |
| 40” flat screen TV | $b3,517 ($509) | $635 | 20% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | $b1,029 ($149) | $114 | 31% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b20 ($2.89) | $10.17 | 72% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b20 ($2.89) | $22 | 87% |
| Clothes | 14% | ||
| Clothes in La Paz (Bolivia) is 14% more expensive than in Los Angeles (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | $b487 ($70) | $49 | 43% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | $b390 ($56) | $45 | 26% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | $b378 ($55) | $81 | 33% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | $b504 ($73) | $90 | 19% |
| Transportation | 47% | ||
| Transportation in La Paz (Bolivia) is 47% cheaper than in Los Angeles (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b165,571 ($23,961) | $23,009 | 4% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.45 ($0.50) | $1.04 | 52% |
| monthly ticket public transport | $b172 ($25) | $72 | 66% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | $b15.46 ($2.24) | $17.39 | 87% |
| Personal Care | 64% | ||
| Personal Care in La Paz (Bolivia) is 64% cheaper than in Los Angeles (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | $b28 ($4.10) | $10.12 | 59% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $b12.50 ($1.81) | $6.54 | 72% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b12 ($1.74) | $3.94 | 56% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b10 ($1.45) | $4.63 | 69% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b6.88 ($0.99) | $3.55 | 72% |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b9.80 ($1.42) | $3.20 | 56% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b43 ($6.22) | $24 | 74% |
| Entertainment | 53% | ||
| Entertainment in La Paz (Bolivia) is 53% cheaper than in Los Angeles (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b143 ($21) | $41 | 50% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b61 ($8.89) | $24 | 64% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b171 ($25) | $200 | 88% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | $b243 ($35) | $85 | 58% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b50 ($7.29) | $11.68 | 38% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | $b14.33 ($2.07) | $4.15 | 50% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | $b16.87 ($2.44) | $5.89 | 59% |
| iPod nano 16GB | $b638 ($92) | $136 | 32% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.27 ($0.18) | $0.49 | 63% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | $b345 ($50) | $60 | 17% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | $b9.86 ($1.43) | $6.12 | 77% |
| TOTAL | 52% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,069 prices entered by 468 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2013.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,750
in Los Angeles
you would need to make just about $1,785
($b12,337)
in La Paz.