- Cost of Living
- Bolivia
- United States
- La Paz
- Albany, New York
- Comparison
Cost of living in La Paz, Bolivia compared to Albany, New York, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in La Paz (Bolivia) is 55% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b24 ($3.57) | $14 | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $b34 ($5.03) | $8 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b14 ($2.08) | $3.51 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b6 ($0.90) | $0.87 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b10 ($1.43) | $2.54 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b7 ($1.06) | $4.74 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b27 ($3.93) | $7 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b14 ($2.00) | $3.04 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b8 ($1.12) | $1.59 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b10 ($1.46) | $2.08 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b62 ($9) | $14 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $b9 ($1.28) | $1.74 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.98 ($0.58) | $1.98 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in La Paz (Bolivia) is 52% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $b4,019 ($587) | $1,463 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $b3,242 ($473) | $1,143 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b410 ($60) | $141 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $b2,582 ($377) | $889 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $b1,735 ($253) | $731 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $b230 ($34) | $126 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $b344 ($50) | $44 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $b3,679 ($537) | $303 | + 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,130 ($165) | $130 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b55 ($8) | $9 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b14 ($2.09) | $26 | - 92% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in La Paz (Bolivia) is 52% more expensive than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $b408 ($60) | $47 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $b493 ($72) | $41 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b649 ($95) | $82 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b560 ($82) | $82 | - 0% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in La Paz (Bolivia) is 48% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b128,122 ($18,703) | $24,752 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.86 ($0.56) | $0.67 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b150 ($22) | $61 | - 64% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $b53 ($8) | $15 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in La Paz (Bolivia) is 52% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b40 ($5.85) | $9 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b43 ($6) | $26 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $b196 ($29) | $99 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $b26 ($3.75) | $4.79 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b24 ($3.45) | $3.26 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b29 ($4.17) | $5.18 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b15 ($2.16) | $3.32 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b14 ($2.08) | $1.97 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b38 ($5.58) | $23 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in La Paz (Bolivia) is 41% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b94 ($14) | $47 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b78 ($11) | $24 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b140 ($21) | $136 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b183 ($27) | $96 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b36 ($5.23) | $11 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b19 ($2.82) | $4.38 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b23 ($3.38) | $6 | - 44% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $b4,762 ($695) | $429 | + 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.51 ($0.22) | $0.20 | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b332 ($48) | $40 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $b16 ($2.27) | $11 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 552 prices entered by 51 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.14598
USD
/
BOB
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Cost of living in La Paz (Bolivia) is 46% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$4,600
in Albany, New York
you would need to make just about $2,478
($b16,976)
in La Paz.
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