- Cost of Living
- Bolivia
- Switzerland
- La Paz
- Aarau
- Comparison
Cost of living in La Paz, Bolivia compared to Aarau, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in La Paz (Bolivia) is 68% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b29 (CHF 4.20) | CHF 22 | - 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $b39 (CHF 5.66) | CHF 13 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b16 (CHF 2.27) | CHF 12 | - 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b6.00 (CHF 0.88) | CHF 1.91 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b11 (CHF 1.65) | CHF 6 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b7 (CHF 1.01) | CHF 3.16 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b25 (CHF 3.70) | CHF 11 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b11 (CHF 1.57) | CHF 4.15 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b8 (CHF 1.11) | CHF 3.15 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b10 (CHF 1.50) | CHF 2.01 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b62 (CHF 9) | CHF 16 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $b8 (CHF 1.21) | CHF 2.40 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b4.75 (CHF 0.69) | CHF 2.10 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in La Paz (Bolivia) is 60% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $b4,757 (CHF 695) | CHF 2,316 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $b3,189 (CHF 466) | CHF 1,575 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b352 (CHF 51) | CHF 225 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $b2,488 (CHF 364) | CHF 1,369 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $b1,717 (CHF 251) | CHF 1,000 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $b235 (CHF 34) | CHF 80 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $b358 (CHF 52) | CHF 35 | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $b3,239 (CHF 473) | CHF 511 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,137 (CHF 166) | CHF 150 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b48 (CHF 7) | CHF 18 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b43 (CHF 6) | CHF 29 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in La Paz (Bolivia) is 34% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $b350 (CHF 51) | CHF 103 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $b476 (CHF 70) | CHF 95 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b582 (CHF 85) | CHF 140 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b525 (CHF 77) | CHF 155 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 67% | |||
| Transportation in La Paz (Bolivia) is 67% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b128,122 (CHF 18,723) | CHF 28,963 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.81 (CHF 0.56) | CHF 1.62 | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b156 (CHF 23) | CHF 91 | - 75% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $b56 (CHF 8) | CHF 41 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in La Paz (Bolivia) is 48% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b38 (CHF 5.48) | CHF 13 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b46 (CHF 7) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $b204 (CHF 30) | CHF 93 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $b25 (CHF 3.66) | CHF 8 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b25 (CHF 3.63) | CHF 4.38 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b28 (CHF 4.04) | CHF 4.20 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b14 (CHF 2.07) | CHF 2.00 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b14 (CHF 2.09) | CHF 2.60 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b40 (CHF 5.88) | CHF 53 | - 89% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in La Paz (Bolivia) is 51% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b93 (CHF 14) | CHF 53 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b85 (CHF 12) | CHF 31 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b155 (CHF 23) | CHF 113 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b197 (CHF 29) | CHF 98 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b36 (CHF 5.23) | CHF 15 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b19 (CHF 2.83) | CHF 5.67 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b20 (CHF 2.94) | CHF 6.00 | - 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $b4,762 (CHF 696) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.51 (CHF 0.22) | CHF 0.33 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b351 (CHF 51) | CHF 79 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $b17 (CHF 2.51) | CHF 8 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 312 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in La Paz (Bolivia) is 60% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 7,000
in Aarau
you would need to make just about CHF 2,788
($b19,076)
in La Paz.
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