- Cost of Living
- Bolivia
- Canada
- Potosí
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Potosí, Bolivia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Potosí (Bolivia) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b18 (C$3.40) | C$15 | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $b60 (C$12) | C$9 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b20 (C$3.88) | C$5.69 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b3.50 (C$0.68) | C$2.05 | - 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b12 (C$2.33) | C$4.81 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b12 (C$2.33) | C$2.90 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b20 (C$3.88) | C$10 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b14 (C$2.62) | C$4.00 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b25 (C$4.85) | C$3.34 | + 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b18 (C$3.49) | C$3.36 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b25 (C$4.85) | C$16 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $b12 (C$2.23) | C$2.41 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b5.00 (C$0.97) | C$2.01 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Potosí (Bolivia) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $b2,000 (C$388) | C$1,651 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $b1,500 (C$291) | C$1,142 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | C$102 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | C$1,038 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | C$779 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | C$66 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $b500 (C$97) | C$39 | + 146% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $b1,500 (C$291) | C$351 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b500 (C$97) | C$86 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b45 (C$9) | C$9 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$22 | - | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Potosí (Bolivia) is 59% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $b450 (C$87) | C$59 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $b400 (C$78) | C$40 | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b450 (C$87) | C$93 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b400 (C$78) | C$92 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Potosí (Bolivia) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | C$22,749 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.78 (C$0.73) | C$1.27 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b100 (C$19) | C$67 | - 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $b75 (C$15) | C$31 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Potosí (Bolivia) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b28 (C$5.34) | C$8 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b25 (C$4.85) | C$20 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $b150 (C$29) | C$82 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | C$6 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b31 (C$6) | C$3.72 | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b45 (C$9) | C$2.83 | + 208% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b12 (C$2.33) | C$3.09 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b12 (C$2.33) | C$2.46 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b12 (C$2.33) | C$19 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Potosí (Bolivia) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | C$46 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b60 (C$12) | C$26 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$101 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b150 (C$29) | C$85 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b45 (C$9) | C$8 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b20 (C$3.88) | C$5.34 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | C$5.67 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | C$549 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.60 (C$0.31) | C$1.04 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b205 (C$40) | C$35 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $b21 (C$4.08) | C$11 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 281 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Potosí (Bolivia) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,600
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,190
($b16,435)
in Potosí.
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