- Cost of Living
- Bolivia
- Canada
- La Paz
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in La Paz, Bolivia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in La Paz (Bolivia) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b28 (C$5.40) | C$14 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $b37 (C$7) | C$8 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b23 (C$4.48) | C$6 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b6 (C$1.17) | C$2.38 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b10 (C$1.95) | C$4.08 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b7 (C$1.43) | C$2.62 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b27 (C$5.13) | C$10 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b14 (C$2.70) | C$3.73 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b9 (C$1.65) | C$2.90 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b14 (C$2.75) | C$2.89 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b66 (C$13) | C$16 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $b10 (C$1.91) | C$2.31 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b4.12 (C$0.80) | C$1.76 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in La Paz (Bolivia) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $b4,652 (C$899) | C$1,186 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $b2,811 (C$544) | C$982 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b412 (C$80) | C$117 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $b2,622 (C$507) | C$919 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $b1,711 (C$331) | C$695 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $b230 (C$45) | C$64 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $b452 (C$87) | C$39 | + 124% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $b4,233 (C$818) | C$392 | + 109% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,249 (C$241) | C$111 | + 118% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b76 (C$15) | C$10 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b20 (C$3.89) | C$26 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | + 115% | |||
| Clothes in La Paz (Bolivia) is 115% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $b497 (C$96) | C$61 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $b575 (C$111) | C$41 | + 174% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b593 (C$115) | C$95 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b568 (C$110) | C$87 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in La Paz (Bolivia) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b141,777 (C$27,411) | C$22,684 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.77 (C$0.73) | C$1.19 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b201 (C$39) | C$47 | - 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $b45 (C$9) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in La Paz (Bolivia) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b36 (C$7) | C$8 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b44 (C$9) | C$20 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $b196 (C$38) | C$85 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $b26 (C$4.96) | C$7 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b25 (C$4.89) | C$3.90 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b30 (C$5.76) | C$3.90 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b17 (C$3.32) | C$3.21 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b15 (C$2.86) | C$2.46 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b38 (C$7) | C$19 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in La Paz (Bolivia) is 62% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b127 (C$25) | C$43 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b81 (C$16) | C$27 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b173 (C$33) | C$84 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b221 (C$43) | C$93 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b36 (C$7) | C$9 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b19 (C$3.63) | C$5.44 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b24 (C$4.57) | C$5.57 | - 18% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $b890 (C$172) | C$141 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.51 (C$0.29) | C$2.00 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b365 (C$71) | C$34 | + 108% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $b16 (C$3.10) | C$10 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 412 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 26, 2017.
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Cost of living in La Paz (Bolivia) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,600
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,471
($b12,781)
in La Paz.
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