Cost of living in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is 9% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar)
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Food | + 29% | |||
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Food in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is 29% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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La Paz, Bolivia | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b61 (39,497 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 97% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b44 (28,827 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b16 (10,476 Ariary) | 8,000 Ariary | + 31% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 (4,319 Ariary) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | $b11 (7,449 Ariary) | 4,961 Ariary | + 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b6 (3,926 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b24 (15,816 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b12 (7,972 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b9 (5,735 Ariary) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (7,278 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 143% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b49 (31,770 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 59% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $b10 (6,813 Ariary) | 2,400 Ariary | + 184% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.00 (1,950 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | - 35% | |
Housing | + 10% | |||
Housing in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is 10% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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La Paz, Bolivia | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b3,287 (2,135,919 Ariary) | 1,000,000 Ariary | + 114% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,386 (1,550,712 Ariary) | 800,000 Ariary | + 94% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b295 (191,626 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,119 (1,377,015 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,639 (1,065,224 Ariary) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b205 (133,443 Ariary) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b146 (94,692 Ariary) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | $b2,556 (1,661,187 Ariary) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,034 (672,033 Ariary) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b57 (37,364 Ariary) | 7,500 Ariary | + 398% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b24 (15,570 Ariary) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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La Paz, Bolivia | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b331 (214,862 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b272 (176,883 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b561 (364,500 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b471 (306,268 Ariary) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 6% | |||
Transportation in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is 6% cheaper than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b105,495 (68,560,267 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.78 (2,454 Ariary) | 4,100 Ariary | - 40% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $b214 (139,393 Ariary) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $b76 (49,390 Ariary) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b39 (25,234 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b76 (49,367 Ariary) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b222 (144,432 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b47 (30,348 Ariary) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b27 (17,337 Ariary) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b29 (18,846 Ariary) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $b10 (6,355 Ariary) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $b16 (10,103 Ariary) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b76 (49,348 Ariary) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 14% | |||
Entertainment in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is 14% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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La Paz, Bolivia | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b135 (88,050 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | $b84 (54,458 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b168 (109,043 Ariary) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b166 (108,143 Ariary) | 35,000 Ariary | + 209% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b44 (28,778 Ariary) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b28 (18,356 Ariary) | 4,000 Ariary | + 359% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b18 (11,729 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 291% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b3,557 (2,311,526 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.50 (975 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $b358 (232,531 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b15 (9,815 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 227% | |
TOTAL | + 9% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 238 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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