Cost of living in La Paz (Bolivia) is 57% cheaper than in Jacksonville, Florida (United States)
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| Food | - 60% | |||
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| Food in La Paz (Bolivia) is 60% cheaper than in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| La Paz | Jacksonville, Florida | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b58 ($8) | $18 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b48 ($7) | $9 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b17 ($2.43) | $6 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b6 ($0.92) | $0.98 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b11 ($1.56) | $3.59 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b5.92 ($0.86) | $4.63 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b31 ($4.47) | $7 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b10 ($1.45) | $3.68 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b7 ($0.98) | $2.11 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b10 ($1.50) | $4.72 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b52 ($8) | $16 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b10 ($1.40) | $2.69 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b2.75 ($0.40) | $3.19 | - 88% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in La Paz (Bolivia) is 71% cheaper than in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| La Paz | Jacksonville, Florida | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b3,582 ($518) | $2,002 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,536 ($367) | $1,543 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b252 ($36) | $201 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,284 ($330) | $1,237 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,769 ($256) | $963 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b172 ($25) | $132 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b147 ($21) | $61 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b2,595 ($375) | $248 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b982 ($142) | $83 | + 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b46 ($7) | $11 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b46 ($7) | $25 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in La Paz (Bolivia) is 39% cheaper than in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| La Paz | Jacksonville, Florida | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b334 ($48) | $50 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b240 ($35) | $62 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b517 ($75) | $103 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b417 ($60) | $159 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in La Paz (Bolivia) is 48% cheaper than in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| La Paz | Jacksonville, Florida | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b100,777 ($14,575) | $27,281 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.84 ($0.56) | $1.07 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b217 ($31) | $60 | - 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $b78 ($11) | $23 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in La Paz (Bolivia) is 49% cheaper than in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| La Paz | Jacksonville, Florida | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b28 ($4.09) | $7 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b62 ($9) | $19 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b225 ($32) | $132 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b38 ($5.51) | $6 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b26 ($3.81) | $3.84 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b28 ($4.08) | $5.64 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b10 ($1.50) | $3.51 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b15 ($2.14) | $1.97 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b87 ($13) | $17 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in La Paz (Bolivia) is 47% cheaper than in Jacksonville, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| La Paz | Jacksonville, Florida | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b79 ($11) | $47 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b89 ($13) | $32 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b155 ($22) | $159 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b170 ($25) | $73 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b41 ($5.98) | $12 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b26 ($3.81) | $5.48 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b20 ($2.90) | $4.85 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b3,644 ($527) | $465 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.09 ($0.16) | $0.36 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b392 ($57) | $55 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b15 ($2.20) | $8 | - 71% | |
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TOTAL | - 57% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 828 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2022.
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