- Cost of Living
- Bolivia
- Canada
- La Paz
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in La Paz, Bolivia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in La Paz (Bolivia) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b25 (C$4.52) | C$14 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $b32 (C$5.89) | C$8 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b17 (C$3.10) | C$5.67 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b6 (C$1.10) | C$2.31 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b9 (C$1.69) | C$4.13 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b7 (C$1.29) | C$2.54 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b26 (C$4.81) | C$9 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b13 (C$2.37) | C$3.55 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b8 (C$1.47) | C$3.02 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b10 (C$1.90) | C$2.26 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b63 (C$11) | C$15 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $b10 (C$1.74) | C$2.18 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b5.29 (C$0.96) | C$1.87 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in La Paz (Bolivia) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $b4,129 (C$750) | C$1,209 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $b3,242 (C$589) | C$1,030 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b410 (C$75) | C$104 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $b2,629 (C$478) | C$919 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $b1,735 (C$315) | C$695 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $b230 (C$42) | C$64 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $b460 (C$84) | C$39 | + 114% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $b3,975 (C$722) | C$393 | + 84% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,181 (C$214) | C$111 | + 94% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b73 (C$13) | C$10 | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b17 (C$3.14) | C$25 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | + 94% | |||
| Clothes in La Paz (Bolivia) is 94% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $b428 (C$78) | C$58 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $b556 (C$101) | C$41 | + 149% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b618 (C$112) | C$96 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b595 (C$108) | C$87 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in La Paz (Bolivia) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b136,646 (C$24,825) | C$23,851 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.83 (C$0.70) | C$1.19 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b169 (C$31) | C$47 | - 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $b45 (C$8) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in La Paz (Bolivia) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b36 (C$6) | C$7 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b44 (C$8) | C$20 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $b196 (C$36) | C$80 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $b26 (C$4.66) | C$6 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b25 (C$4.59) | C$2.88 | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b30 (C$5.41) | C$3.82 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b17 (C$3.12) | C$3.16 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b15 (C$2.69) | C$2.53 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b38 (C$7) | C$19 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in La Paz (Bolivia) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b109 (C$20) | C$45 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b79 (C$14) | C$26 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b149 (C$27) | C$84 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b209 (C$38) | C$89 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b36 (C$6) | C$9 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b20 (C$3.59) | C$5.72 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b23 (C$4.16) | C$5.43 | - 23% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $b4,548 (C$826) | C$850 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.51 (C$0.27) | C$1.04 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b365 (C$66) | C$34 | + 93% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $b16 (C$2.91) | C$10 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 497 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in La Paz (Bolivia) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,300
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,243
($b12,348)
in La Paz.
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