Cost of living in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is 39% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
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Food | - 39% | |||
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Food in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is 39% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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La Paz, Bolivia | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b61 (5,299 Franc) | 10,758 Franc | - 51% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b44 (3,867 Franc) | 4,719 Franc | - 18% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b16 (1,405 Franc) | 3,635 Franc | - 61% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 (579 Franc) | 1,136 Franc | - 49% | |
12 eggs, large | $b11 (999 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b6 (527 Franc) | 806 Franc | - 35% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b24 (2,122 Franc) | 4,136 Franc | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b12 (1,069 Franc) | 1,549 Franc | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b9 (769 Franc) | 624 Franc | + 23% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (976 Franc) | 598 Franc | + 63% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b49 (4,262 Franc) | 7,518 Franc | - 43% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $b10 (914 Franc) | 1,588 Franc | - 42% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.00 (262 Franc) | 282 Franc | - 7% | |
Housing | - 66% | |||
Housing in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is 66% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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La Paz, Bolivia | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b3,287 (286,537 Franc) | 1,243,470 Franc | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,386 (208,030 Franc) | 558,451 Franc | - 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b295 (25,707 Franc) | 110,345 Franc | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,119 (184,729 Franc) | 646,674 Franc | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,639 (142,901 Franc) | 232,392 Franc | - 39% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b205 (17,902 Franc) | 47,516 Franc | - 62% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b146 (12,703 Franc) | 21,905 Franc | - 42% | |
40” flat screen tv | $b2,556 (222,851 Franc) | 259,144 Franc | - 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,034 (90,154 Franc) | 124,043 Franc | - 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b57 (5,012 Franc) | 4,668 Franc | + 7% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b24 (2,089 Franc) | 8,165 Franc | - 74% | |
Clothes | - 28% | |||
Clothes in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is 28% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b331 (28,824 Franc) | 38,513 Franc | - 25% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b272 (23,729 Franc) | 36,261 Franc | - 35% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b561 (48,898 Franc) | 45,751 Franc | + 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b471 (41,086 Franc) | 57,267 Franc | - 28% | |
Transportation | - 27% | |||
Transportation in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is 27% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b105,495 (9,197,460 Franc) | 12,545,800 Franc | - 27% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.78 (329 Franc) | 647 Franc | - 49% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $b214 (18,700 Franc) | 25,392 Franc | - 26% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $b76 (6,626 Franc) | 5,549 Franc | + 19% | |
Personal Care | + 5% | |||
Personal Care in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is 5% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b39 (3,385 Franc) | 3,269 Franc | + 4% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b76 (6,623 Franc) | 5,160 Franc | + 28% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b222 (19,376 Franc) | 17,083 Franc | + 13% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b47 (4,071 Franc) | 3,618 Franc | + 13% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b27 (2,326 Franc) | 2,701 Franc | - 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b29 (2,528 Franc) | 2,220 Franc | + 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $b10 (852 Franc) | 755 Franc | + 13% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $b16 (1,355 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | - 8% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b76 (6,620 Franc) | 6,526 Franc | + 1% | |
Entertainment | - 22% | |||
Entertainment in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is 22% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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La Paz, Bolivia | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b135 (11,812 Franc) | 23,263 Franc | - 49% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $b84 (7,306 Franc) | 8,921 Franc | - 18% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b168 (14,628 Franc) | 15,981 Franc | - 8% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b166 (14,508 Franc) | 44,205 Franc | - 67% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b44 (3,861 Franc) | 5,719 Franc | - 32% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b28 (2,462 Franc) | 2,494 Franc | - 1% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b18 (1,574 Franc) | 1,083 Franc | + 45% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b3,557 (310,095 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.50 (131 Franc) | 93 Franc | + 41% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $b358 (31,194 Franc) | 47,312 Franc | - 34% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b15 (1,317 Franc) | 867 Franc | + 52% | |
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 245 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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