Cost of living in La Paz, Bolivia vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in La Paz (Bolivia) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b69 (C$13) | C$20 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b44 (C$8) | C$10 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b14 (C$2.54) | C$5.78 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b6 (C$1.17) | C$1.98 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b11 (C$2.05) | C$4.18 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b8 (C$1.44) | C$3.04 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b28 (C$5.23) | C$10 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b15 (C$2.69) | C$4.24 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b10 (C$1.79) | C$3.76 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b12 (C$2.20) | C$3.41 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b76 (C$14) | C$19 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b10 (C$1.80) | C$2.48 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.36 (C$0.62) | C$1.93 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in La Paz (Bolivia) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b4,690 (C$864) | C$2,136 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b3,124 (C$576) | C$1,241 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b322 (C$59) | C$133 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b3,562 (C$656) | C$1,120 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b2,129 (C$392) | C$806 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b269 (C$49) | C$66 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b210 (C$39) | C$54 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b2,791 (C$514) | C$311 | + 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,435 (C$264) | C$97 | + 173% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b53 (C$10) | C$10 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b40 (C$7) | C$25 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in La Paz (Bolivia) is 50% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b377 (C$70) | C$60 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b409 (C$75) | C$39 | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b606 (C$112) | C$98 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b466 (C$86) | C$117 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in La Paz (Bolivia) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b84,623 (C$15,594) | C$22,935 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.78 (C$0.70) | C$1.39 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b204 (C$38) | C$67 | - 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $b94 (C$17) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in La Paz (Bolivia) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b41 (C$7) | C$8 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b43 (C$8) | C$22 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b223 (C$41) | C$77 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b34 (C$6) | C$6 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b25 (C$4.59) | C$3.85 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b29 (C$5.37) | C$4.28 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b12 (C$2.29) | C$3.11 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b15 (C$2.85) | C$2.46 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b66 (C$12) | C$20 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in La Paz (Bolivia) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b48 (C$9) | C$52 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b82 (C$15) | C$26 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b160 (C$29) | C$117 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b181 (C$33) | C$96 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b47 (C$9) | C$9 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b25 (C$4.65) | C$5.42 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b21 (C$3.92) | C$7 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b3,617 (C$667) | C$647 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.46 (C$0.27) | C$0.83 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b376 (C$69) | C$35 | + 96% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b21 (C$3.89) | C$11 | - 64% | |
| 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 569 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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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$6,600 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,995 ($b21,678) in La Paz.
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