Cost of living in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is about the same as in Mandalay (Myanmar)
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Food | + 90% | |||
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Food in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is 90% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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La Paz, Bolivia | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b61 (18,469 Kyat) | 4,523 Kyat | + 308% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b44 (13,480 Kyat) | 5,375 Kyat | + 151% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b16 (4,899 Kyat) | 4,204 Kyat | + 17% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 (2,020 Kyat) | 1,378 Kyat | + 47% | |
12 eggs, large | $b11 (3,483 Kyat) | 2,173 Kyat | + 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b6 (1,836 Kyat) | 1,347 Kyat | + 36% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b24 (7,395 Kyat) | 11,048 Kyat | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b12 (3,728 Kyat) | 1,246 Kyat | + 199% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b9 (2,682 Kyat) | 1,330 Kyat | + 102% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (3,403 Kyat) | 1,017 Kyat | + 235% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b49 (14,856 Kyat) | 15,346 Kyat | - 3% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $b10 (3,186 Kyat) | 1,133 Kyat | + 181% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.00 (912 Kyat) | 1,288 Kyat | - 29% | |
Housing | - 51% | |||
Housing in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is 51% cheaper than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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La Paz, Bolivia | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b3,287 (998,757 Kyat) | 1,016,500 Kyat | - 2% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,386 (725,114 Kyat) | 437,410 Kyat | + 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b295 (89,605 Kyat) | 40,613 Kyat | + 121% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,119 (643,893 Kyat) | 6,000,000 Kyat | - 89% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,639 (498,099 Kyat) | 200,000 Kyat | + 149% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b205 (62,398 Kyat) | 30,000 Kyat | + 108% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b146 (44,278 Kyat) | 21,994 Kyat | + 101% | |
40” flat screen tv | $b2,556 (776,772 Kyat) | 342,978 Kyat | + 126% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,034 (314,243 Kyat) | 300,000 Kyat | + 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b57 (17,471 Kyat) | 6,000 Kyat | + 191% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b24 (7,281 Kyat) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 31% | |||
Clothes in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is 31% cheaper than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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La Paz, Bolivia | Mandalay | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b331 (100,469 Kyat) | 35,702 Kyat | + 181% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b272 (82,710 Kyat) | 200,000 Kyat | - 59% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b561 (170,440 Kyat) | 32,894 Kyat | + 418% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b471 (143,211 Kyat) | 70,000 Kyat | + 105% | |
Transportation | + 1% | |||
Transportation in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is about the same as in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b105,495 (32,058,812 Kyat) | 35,000,000 Kyat | - 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.78 (1,147 Kyat) | 854 Kyat | + 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $b214 (65,180 Kyat) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $b76 (23,095 Kyat) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 25% | |||
Personal Care in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is 25% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b39 (11,799 Kyat) | 1,600 Kyat | + 637% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b76 (23,084 Kyat) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b222 (67,537 Kyat) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b47 (14,191 Kyat) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b27 (8,107 Kyat) | 5,243 Kyat | + 55% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b29 (8,812 Kyat) | 14,359 Kyat | - 39% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $b10 (2,971 Kyat) | 2,000 Kyat | + 49% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $b16 (4,724 Kyat) | 1,000 Kyat | + 372% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b76 (23,075 Kyat) | 5,248 Kyat | + 340% | |
Entertainment | + 98% | |||
Entertainment in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is 98% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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La Paz, Bolivia | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b135 (41,172 Kyat) | 20,000 Kyat | + 106% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $b84 (25,464 Kyat) | 6,483 Kyat | + 293% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b168 (50,989 Kyat) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b166 (50,568 Kyat) | 43,764 Kyat | + 16% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b44 (13,456 Kyat) | 5,140 Kyat | + 162% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b28 (8,583 Kyat) | 3,037 Kyat | + 183% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b18 (5,485 Kyat) | 1,797 Kyat | + 205% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b3,557 (1,080,871 Kyat) | 700,000 Kyat | + 54% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.50 (456 Kyat) | 100 Kyat | + 356% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $b358 (108,732 Kyat) | 71,489 Kyat | + 52% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b15 (4,589 Kyat) | 3,517 Kyat | + 30% | |
TOTAL | - 0% |
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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