Cost of living in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is 40% more expensive than in Pasto (Colombia)
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| Food | + 33% | |||
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| Food in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is 33% more expensive than in Pasto (Colombia) | ||||
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| La Paz, Bolivia | Pasto | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b62 (COL$39,278) | COL$24,763 | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b48 (COL$30,567) | COL$18,781 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b18 (COL$11,638) | COL$9,535 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 (COL$4,613) | COL$4,730 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b12 (COL$7,847) | COL$7,368 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b7 (COL$4,382) | COL$3,142 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b25 (COL$15,993) | COL$10,077 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b10 (COL$6,448) | COL$5,778 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b9 (COL$5,392) | COL$3,256 | + 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (COL$6,673) | COL$3,644 | + 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b61 (COL$38,608) | COL$35,166 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b11 (COL$6,749) | COL$6,303 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.13 (COL$1,977) | COL$2,218 | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is 28% more expensive than in Pasto (Colombia) | ||||
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| La Paz, Bolivia | Pasto | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b2,900 (COL$1,834,547) | COL$1,973,480 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,248 (COL$1,422,034) | COL$872,482 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b242 (COL$152,821) | COL$160,349 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b1,924 (COL$1,217,340) | COL$872,521 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,670 (COL$1,056,488) | COL$669,622 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b177 (COL$111,887) | COL$102,800 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b181 (COL$114,482) | COL$62,211 | + 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b2,511 (COL$1,588,383) | COL$1,124,730 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b956 (COL$604,414) | COL$347,526 | + 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b68 (COL$42,814) | COL$25,509 | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b22 (COL$13,731) | COL$20,479 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is 45% more expensive than in Pasto (Colombia) | ||||
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| La Paz, Bolivia | Pasto | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b282 (COL$178,144) | COL$139,862 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b231 (COL$146,362) | COL$90,379 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b593 (COL$375,343) | COL$296,953 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b504 (COL$318,600) | COL$213,403 | + 49% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is 24% more expensive than in Pasto (Colombia) | ||||
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| La Paz, Bolivia | Pasto | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b109,978 (COL$69,566,813) | COL$54,063,500 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.80 (COL$2,403) | COL$3,143 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b195 (COL$123,384) | COL$93,075 | + 33% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $b77 (COL$48,396) | COL$31,698 | + 53% | |
| Personal Care | + 65% | |||
| Personal Care in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is 65% more expensive than in Pasto (Colombia) | ||||
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| La Paz, Bolivia | Pasto | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b27 (COL$16,901) | COL$11,737 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b76 (COL$48,050) | COL$17,444 | + 175% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b223 (COL$140,822) | COL$59,862 | + 135% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b47 (COL$29,538) | COL$12,752 | + 132% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b27 (COL$16,875) | COL$12,529 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b29 (COL$18,343) | COL$17,378 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b12 (COL$7,332) | COL$5,817 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b13 (COL$8,280) | COL$3,726 | + 122% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b79 (COL$49,657) | COL$22,163 | + 124% | |
| Entertainment | + 88% | |||
| Entertainment in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is 88% more expensive than in Pasto (Colombia) | ||||
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| La Paz, Bolivia | Pasto | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b117 (COL$73,754) | COL$19,326 | + 282% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b83 (COL$52,690) | COL$22,283 | + 136% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b177 (COL$112,191) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b162 (COL$102,238) | COL$77,031 | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b45 (COL$28,375) | COL$15,380 | + 84% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b25 (COL$15,530) | COL$7,770 | + 100% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b20 (COL$12,585) | COL$4,763 | + 164% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b3,475 (COL$2,198,283) | COL$2,547,040 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.52 (COL$962) | COL$227 | + 324% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b349 (COL$220,821) | COL$98,396 | + 124% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b15 (COL$9,213) | COL$4,918 | + 87% | |
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TOTAL | + 40% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 354 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2024.
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