- 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 | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in La Paz (Bolivia) is 53% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b25 ($3.60) | $14 | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $b32 ($4.70) | $8 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b19 ($2.73) | $3.62 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b6.00 ($0.87) | $0.86 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b9 ($1.34) | $2.34 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b7 ($1.03) | $4.92 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b26 ($3.83) | $5.56 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b13 ($1.93) | $2.71 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b8 ($1.17) | $1.76 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b10 ($1.50) | $2.02 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b63 ($9) | $13 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $b10 ($1.38) | $1.80 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b5.29 ($0.77) | $2.28 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in La Paz (Bolivia) is 48% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $b3,815 ($553) | $1,514 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $b2,997 ($434) | $1,018 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b410 ($59) | $122 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $b2,629 ($381) | $877 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $b1,735 ($251) | $649 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $b230 ($33) | $123 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $b478 ($69) | $42 | + 66% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $b3,975 ($576) | $358 | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,181 ($171) | $126 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b73 ($11) | $9 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b17 ($2.50) | $30 | - 92% | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in La Paz (Bolivia) is 77% more expensive than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $b502 ($73) | $46 | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $b556 ($80) | $38 | + 114% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b607 ($88) | $83 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b595 ($86) | $76 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in La Paz (Bolivia) is 45% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b136,646 ($19,795) | $23,085 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.83 ($0.55) | $0.62 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b182 ($26) | $62 | - 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $b45 ($6) | $21 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in La Paz (Bolivia) is 49% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b36 ($5.17) | $8 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b44 ($6) | $6.00 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $b196 ($28) | $140 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $b26 ($3.72) | $4.79 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b25 ($3.66) | $3.09 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b30 ($4.32) | $4.63 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b17 ($2.48) | $2.85 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b15 ($2.14) | $1.83 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b38 ($5.55) | $18 | - 69% | |
| 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 | $b109 ($16) | $44 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b79 ($11) | $23 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b149 ($22) | $151 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b209 ($30) | $75 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b36 ($5.18) | $9 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b20 ($2.86) | $4.14 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b23 ($3.32) | $5.84 | - 43% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $b961 ($139) | $224 | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.51 ($0.22) | $0.20 | + 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b365 ($53) | $49 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $b16 ($2.32) | $10 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 723 prices entered by 60 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in La Paz (Bolivia) is 44% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States)
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$4,900
in Albany, New York
you would need to make just about $2,765
($b19,089)
in La Paz.
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