Cost of living in La Paz, Bolivia vs Newcastle, Australia
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| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in La Paz (Bolivia) is 43% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b69 (AU$13) | AU$17 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b44 (AU$8) | AU$11 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b14 (AU$2.56) | AU$4.99 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b6 (AU$1.18) | AU$1.27 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b11 (AU$2.07) | AU$4.99 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b8 (AU$1.45) | AU$4.99 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b28 (AU$5.28) | AU$10 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b15 (AU$2.71) | AU$4.35 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b10 (AU$1.81) | AU$3.46 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b12 (AU$2.22) | AU$4.73 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b76 (AU$14) | AU$16 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b10 (AU$1.82) | AU$3.13 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.36 (AU$0.63) | AU$1.79 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in La Paz (Bolivia) is 58% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b4,690 (AU$872) | AU$2,461 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b3,124 (AU$581) | AU$1,879 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b322 (AU$60) | AU$140 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b3,562 (AU$663) | AU$1,843 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b2,129 (AU$396) | AU$1,301 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b269 (AU$50) | AU$92 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b210 (AU$39) | AU$52 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b2,791 (AU$519) | AU$573 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,435 (AU$267) | AU$177 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b53 (AU$10) | AU$12 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b40 (AU$7) | AU$28 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in La Paz (Bolivia) is about the same as in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b377 (AU$70) | AU$100 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b409 (AU$76) | AU$60 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b606 (AU$113) | AU$157 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b466 (AU$87) | AU$117 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in La Paz (Bolivia) is 54% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b84,623 (AU$15,740) | AU$25,963 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.78 (AU$0.70) | AU$1.45 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b204 (AU$38) | AU$100 | - 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $b94 (AU$18) | AU$21 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in La Paz (Bolivia) is 28% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b41 (AU$8) | AU$12 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b43 (AU$8) | AU$16 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b223 (AU$41) | AU$71 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b34 (AU$6) | AU$6 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b25 (AU$4.64) | AU$4.60 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b29 (AU$5.42) | AU$5.36 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b12 (AU$2.32) | AU$3.19 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b15 (AU$2.88) | AU$3.88 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b66 (AU$12) | AU$25 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in La Paz (Bolivia) is 53% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b48 (AU$9) | AU$52 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b82 (AU$15) | AU$27 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b160 (AU$30) | AU$162 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b181 (AU$34) | AU$108 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b47 (AU$9) | AU$14 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b25 (AU$4.70) | AU$4.46 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b21 (AU$3.95) | AU$7 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b3,617 (AU$673) | AU$594 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.46 (AU$0.27) | AU$0.83 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b376 (AU$70) | AU$53 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b21 (AU$3.93) | AU$27 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 666 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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Cost of living in La Paz (Bolivia) is 49% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$7,200 in Newcastle you would need to make just about AU$3,671 ($b19,735) in La Paz.
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