Cost of living in La Paz, Bolivia vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in La Paz (Bolivia) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b37 (C$7) | C$20 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b40 (C$8) | C$10 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b17 (C$3.20) | C$5.78 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 (C$1.30) | C$1.98 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b12 (C$2.37) | C$4.18 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b7 (C$1.33) | C$3.04 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b26 (C$5.09) | C$10 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b12 (C$2.34) | C$4.24 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b8 (C$1.52) | C$3.76 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b13 (C$2.44) | C$3.41 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b53 (C$10) | C$19 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b10 (C$1.95) | C$2.48 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.31 (C$0.64) | C$1.93 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in La Paz (Bolivia) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b4,353 (C$841) | C$2,136 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,922 (C$564) | C$1,241 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b312 (C$60) | C$133 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b3,940 (C$761) | C$1,120 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,964 (C$379) | C$806 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b300 (C$58) | C$66 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b244 (C$47) | C$54 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b2,771 (C$535) | C$311 | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,071 (C$207) | C$97 | + 114% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b52 (C$10) | C$10 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b24 (C$4.60) | C$25 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | + 88% | |||
| Clothes in La Paz (Bolivia) is 88% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b448 (C$87) | C$60 | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b493 (C$95) | C$39 | + 143% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b565 (C$109) | C$98 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b520 (C$100) | C$117 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in La Paz (Bolivia) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b96,904 (C$18,716) | C$22,935 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.79 (C$0.73) | C$1.39 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b196 (C$38) | C$67 | - 43% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $b102 (C$20) | - | - | |
| 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) | $b30 (C$5.84) | C$8 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b42 (C$8) | C$22 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b224 (C$43) | C$77 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b27 (C$5.21) | C$6 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b21 (C$4.05) | C$3.85 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b25 (C$4.87) | C$4.28 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b12 (C$2.33) | C$3.11 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b16 (C$3.18) | C$2.46 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b35 (C$7) | C$20 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in La Paz (Bolivia) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b94 (C$18) | C$52 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b87 (C$17) | C$26 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b160 (C$31) | C$117 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b183 (C$35) | C$96 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b42 (C$8) | C$9 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b20 (C$3.91) | C$5.42 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b20 (C$3.85) | C$7 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b4,197 (C$811) | C$647 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.61 (C$0.31) | C$0.83 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b302 (C$58) | C$35 | + 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b18 (C$3.39) | C$11 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 455 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2020.
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Cost of living in La Paz (Bolivia) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,700 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$4,103 ($b21,242) in La Paz.
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