Cost of living in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho)
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Food in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b61 (165 Loti) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b44 (120 Loti) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b16 (44 Loti) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 (18 Loti) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | $b11 (31 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b6 (16 Loti) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b24 (66 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b12 (33 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b9 (24 Loti) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (30 Loti) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b49 (132 Loti) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $b10 (28 Loti) | 20 Loti | + 45% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.00 (8 Loti) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b3,287 (8,899 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,386 (6,461 Loti) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b295 (798 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,119 (5,737 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,639 (4,438 Loti) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b205 (556 Loti) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b146 (395 Loti) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | $b2,556 (6,921 Loti) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,034 (2,800 Loti) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b57 (156 Loti) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b24 (65 Loti) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b331 (895 Loti) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b272 (737 Loti) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b561 (1,519 Loti) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b471 (1,276 Loti) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b105,495 (285,661 Loti) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.78 (10 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $b214 (581 Loti) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $b76 (206 Loti) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b39 (105 Loti) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b76 (206 Loti) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b222 (602 Loti) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b47 (126 Loti) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b27 (72 Loti) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b29 (79 Loti) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $b10 (26 Loti) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $b16 (42 Loti) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b76 (206 Loti) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 6% | |||
Entertainment in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is 6% more expensive than in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b135 (367 Loti) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | $b84 (227 Loti) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b168 (454 Loti) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b166 (451 Loti) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b44 (120 Loti) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b28 (76 Loti) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b18 (49 Loti) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b3,557 (9,631 Loti) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.50 (4.06 Loti) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $b358 (969 Loti) | 474 Loti | + 104% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b15 (41 Loti) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 4% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 239 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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