- Cost of Living
- Bolivia
- Switzerland
- La Paz
- Aarau
- Comparison
Cost of living in La Paz, Bolivia compared to Aarau, Switzerland
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Food | - 71% | |||
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Food in La Paz (Bolivia) is 71% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b24 (CHF 3.49) | CHF 22 | - 84% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $b34 (CHF 4.91) | CHF 13 | - 63% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b14 (CHF 2.03) | CHF 12 | - 83% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b6 (CHF 0.88) | CHF 1.91 | - 54% | |
12 eggs, large | $b10 (CHF 1.40) | CHF 6 | - 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b7 (CHF 1.03) | CHF 3.16 | - 67% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b27 (CHF 3.84) | CHF 11 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b14 (CHF 1.95) | CHF 4.15 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b8 (CHF 1.09) | CHF 3.15 | - 65% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b10 (CHF 1.43) | CHF 2.01 | - 29% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b62 (CHF 9) | CHF 16 | - 44% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $b9 (CHF 1.25) | CHF 2.40 | - 48% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.98 (CHF 0.57) | CHF 2.10 | - 73% | |
Housing | - 64% | |||
Housing in La Paz (Bolivia) is 64% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $b4,019 (CHF 573) | CHF 2,316 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $b3,242 (CHF 463) | CHF 1,575 | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b410 (CHF 59) | CHF 225 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $b2,582 (CHF 368) | CHF 1,323 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $b1,735 (CHF 247) | CHF 1,000 | - 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $b230 (CHF 33) | CHF 80 | - 59% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $b344 (CHF 49) | CHF 35 | + 40% | |
40” flat screen TV | $b3,679 (CHF 525) | CHF 511 | + 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,130 (CHF 161) | CHF 150 | + 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b55 (CHF 8) | CHF 18 | - 56% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b14 (CHF 2.04) | CHF 29 | - 93% | |
Clothes | - 31% | |||
Clothes in La Paz (Bolivia) is 31% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $b408 (CHF 58) | CHF 103 | - 44% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $b493 (CHF 70) | CHF 95 | - 26% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b649 (CHF 93) | CHF 140 | - 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b560 (CHF 80) | CHF 155 | - 49% | |
Transportation | - 68% | |||
Transportation in La Paz (Bolivia) is 68% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b128,122 (CHF 18,277) | CHF 30,950 | - 41% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.86 (CHF 0.55) | CHF 1.62 | - 66% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $b150 (CHF 21) | CHF 91 | - 76% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $b53 (CHF 7) | CHF 41 | - 82% | |
Personal Care | - 52% | |||
Personal Care in La Paz (Bolivia) is 52% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b40 (CHF 5.71) | CHF 13 | - 55% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b43 (CHF 6) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $b196 (CHF 28) | CHF 93 | - 70% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $b26 (CHF 3.66) | CHF 8 | - 51% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b24 (CHF 3.37) | CHF 4.38 | - 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b29 (CHF 4.07) | CHF 4.20 | - 3% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $b15 (CHF 2.11) | CHF 2.00 | + 6% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $b14 (CHF 2.03) | CHF 2.60 | - 22% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b38 (CHF 5.45) | CHF 53 | - 90% | |
Entertainment | - 52% | |||
Entertainment in La Paz (Bolivia) is 52% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b94 (CHF 13) | CHF 53 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $b78 (CHF 11) | CHF 31 | - 64% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b140 (CHF 20) | CHF 113 | - 82% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b183 (CHF 26) | CHF 98 | - 73% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b36 (CHF 5.11) | CHF 15 | - 67% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b19 (CHF 2.76) | CHF 5.67 | - 51% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b23 (CHF 3.30) | CHF 6.00 | - 45% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $b4,762 (CHF 679) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.51 (CHF 0.22) | CHF 0.33 | - 34% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $b332 (CHF 47) | CHF 54 | - 13% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $b16 (CHF 2.22) | CHF 8 | - 73% | |
TOTAL | - 63% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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CHF 7,400
in Aarau
you would need to make just about CHF 2,774
($b19,446)
in La Paz.
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