- Cost of Living
- Bolivia
- Canada
- La Paz
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in La Paz, Bolivia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in La Paz (Bolivia) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b25 (C$4.57) | C$14 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $b32 (C$5.95) | C$8 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b19 (C$3.46) | C$6 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b6.00 (C$1.10) | C$2.38 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b9 (C$1.70) | C$4.26 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b7 (C$1.30) | C$2.62 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b26 (C$4.86) | C$9 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b13 (C$2.44) | C$3.73 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b8 (C$1.48) | C$2.90 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b10 (C$1.90) | C$2.89 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b63 (C$12) | C$16 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $b10 (C$1.75) | C$2.31 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b5.29 (C$0.97) | C$1.76 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in La Paz (Bolivia) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $b3,815 (C$700) | C$1,186 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $b2,997 (C$550) | C$982 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b410 (C$75) | C$117 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $b2,629 (C$483) | C$919 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $b1,735 (C$318) | C$695 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $b230 (C$42) | C$64 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $b478 (C$88) | C$39 | + 125% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $b3,975 (C$730) | C$392 | + 86% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,181 (C$217) | C$111 | + 96% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b73 (C$13) | C$10 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b17 (C$3.17) | C$26 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | + 97% | |||
| Clothes in La Paz (Bolivia) is 97% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $b502 (C$92) | C$61 | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $b556 (C$102) | C$41 | + 151% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b607 (C$111) | C$95 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b595 (C$109) | C$87 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in La Paz (Bolivia) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b136,646 (C$25,083) | C$22,684 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.83 (C$0.70) | C$1.19 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b182 (C$33) | C$47 | - 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $b45 (C$8) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in La Paz (Bolivia) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b36 (C$7) | C$8 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b44 (C$8) | C$20 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $b196 (C$36) | C$85 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $b26 (C$4.71) | C$7 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b25 (C$4.64) | C$3.90 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b30 (C$5.47) | C$3.90 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b17 (C$3.15) | C$3.21 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b15 (C$2.72) | C$2.46 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b38 (C$7) | C$19 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in La Paz (Bolivia) is 63% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b109 (C$20) | C$44 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b79 (C$14) | C$26 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b149 (C$27) | C$84 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b209 (C$38) | C$90 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b36 (C$7) | C$9 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b20 (C$3.63) | C$5.98 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b23 (C$4.21) | C$5.61 | - 25% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $b961 (C$176) | C$141 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.51 (C$0.28) | C$2.00 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b365 (C$67) | C$34 | + 97% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $b16 (C$2.94) | C$10 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 495 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2017.
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Cost of living in La Paz (Bolivia) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,500
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,211
($b12,045)
in La Paz.
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