- Cost of Living
- Bolivia
- Canada
- Potosí
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Potosí, Bolivia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Potosí (Bolivia) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b18 (C$3.21) | C$14 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $b60 (C$11) | C$8 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b20 (C$3.66) | C$5.67 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b3.50 (C$0.64) | C$2.40 | - 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b12 (C$2.20) | C$4.13 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b12 (C$2.20) | C$2.54 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b20 (C$3.66) | C$9 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b14 (C$2.47) | C$3.55 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b25 (C$4.58) | C$3.02 | + 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b18 (C$3.30) | C$2.26 | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b25 (C$4.58) | C$15 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $b12 (C$2.11) | C$2.18 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b5.00 (C$0.92) | C$1.87 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Potosí (Bolivia) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $b2,000 (C$366) | C$1,186 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $b1,500 (C$275) | C$982 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | C$104 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | C$919 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | C$695 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | C$64 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $b500 (C$92) | C$39 | + 134% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $b1,500 (C$275) | C$393 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b500 (C$92) | C$111 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b45 (C$8) | C$10 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$25 | - | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Potosí (Bolivia) is 47% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $b450 (C$82) | C$61 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $b400 (C$73) | C$41 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b450 (C$82) | C$95 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b400 (C$73) | C$87 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Potosí (Bolivia) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | C$23,851 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.78 (C$0.69) | C$1.19 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b100 (C$18) | C$47 | - 61% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $b75 (C$14) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Potosí (Bolivia) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b28 (C$5.04) | C$7 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b25 (C$4.58) | C$20 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $b150 (C$27) | C$85 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | C$6 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b31 (C$5.72) | C$2.88 | + 99% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b45 (C$8) | C$3.82 | + 116% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b12 (C$2.20) | C$3.16 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b12 (C$2.20) | C$2.53 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b12 (C$2.20) | C$19 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Potosí (Bolivia) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | C$45 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b60 (C$11) | C$26 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$84 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b150 (C$27) | C$89 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b45 (C$8) | C$9 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b20 (C$3.66) | C$5.72 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | C$5.43 | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | C$141 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.60 (C$0.29) | C$1.04 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b205 (C$38) | C$34 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $b21 (C$3.85) | C$10 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 153 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Potosí (Bolivia) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,400
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,441
($b13,327)
in Potosí.
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