- 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 | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in La Paz (Bolivia) is 50% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b28 ($4.07) | $15 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $b37 ($5.36) | $8 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b23 ($3.38) | $3.69 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b6 ($0.88) | $0.92 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b10 ($1.47) | $3.00 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b7 ($1.08) | $4.83 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b27 ($3.87) | $5.08 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b14 ($2.04) | $2.55 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b9 ($1.25) | $1.93 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b14 ($2.07) | $2.07 | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b66 ($10) | $14 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $b10 ($1.44) | $1.77 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b4.12 ($0.60) | $2.24 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in La Paz (Bolivia) is 45% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $b4,652 ($678) | $1,364 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $b2,811 ($410) | $1,014 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b412 ($60) | $121 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $b2,622 ($382) | $876 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $b1,711 ($249) | $651 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $b230 ($34) | $137 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $b452 ($66) | $44 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $b4,233 ($617) | $341 | + 81% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,249 ($182) | $133 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b76 ($11) | $9 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b20 ($2.93) | $30 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | + 81% | |||
| Clothes in La Paz (Bolivia) is 81% more expensive than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $b497 ($72) | $42 | + 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $b575 ($84) | $39 | + 114% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b593 ($86) | $82 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b568 ($83) | $74 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in La Paz (Bolivia) is 41% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b141,777 ($20,666) | $22,529 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.77 ($0.55) | $0.61 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b201 ($29) | $62 | - 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $b45 ($7) | $21 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in La Paz (Bolivia) is 47% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b36 ($5.20) | $8 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b44 ($6) | $6.00 | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $b196 ($29) | $140 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $b26 ($3.74) | $4.79 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b25 ($3.68) | $3.09 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b30 ($4.34) | $4.63 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b17 ($2.50) | $2.85 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b15 ($2.16) | $1.83 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b38 ($5.58) | $18 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in La Paz (Bolivia) is 42% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b127 ($19) | $44 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b81 ($12) | $23 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b173 ($25) | $158 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b221 ($32) | $82 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b36 ($5.21) | $9 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b19 ($2.74) | $4.14 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b24 ($3.44) | $5.72 | - 40% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $b890 ($130) | $224 | - 42% | |
| 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 | $b365 ($53) | $49 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $b16 ($2.33) | $10 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 622 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in La Paz (Bolivia) is 41% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$4,500
in Albany, New York
you would need to make just about $2,646
($b18,155)
in La Paz.
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