Cost of living in La Paz, Bolivia vs Patras, Greece
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Food | - 24% | |||
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Food in La Paz (Bolivia) is 24% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b69 (€8) | €9 | - 11% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b44 (€5.24) | €5.45 | - 4% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b14 (€1.65) | €3.75 | - 56% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b6 (€0.76) | €1.23 | - 38% | |
12 eggs, large | $b11 (€1.34) | €3.25 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b8 (€0.94) | €1.35 | - 31% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b28 (€3.41) | €4.12 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b15 (€1.75) | €1.36 | + 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b10 (€1.17) | €0.68 | + 71% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b12 (€1.44) | €1.14 | + 26% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b76 (€9) | €8 | + 20% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $b10 (€1.17) | €2.02 | - 42% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.36 (€0.40) | €0.90 | - 55% | |
Housing | + 2% | |||
Housing in La Paz (Bolivia) is about the same as in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b4,690 (€564) | €426 | + 32% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b3,124 (€375) | €302 | + 24% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b322 (€39) | €122 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b3,562 (€428) | €316 | + 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b2,129 (€256) | €245 | + 4% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b269 (€32) | €94 | - 66% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b210 (€25) | €21 | + 18% | |
40” flat screen tv | $b2,791 (€335) | €351 | - 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,435 (€172) | €71 | + 141% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b53 (€6) | €10 | - 36% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b40 (€4.82) | €5.67 | - 15% | |
Clothes | - 3% | |||
Clothes in La Paz (Bolivia) is about the same as in Patras (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b377 (€45) | €83 | - 45% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b409 (€49) | €40 | + 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b606 (€73) | €70 | + 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b466 (€56) | €71 | - 21% | |
Transportation | - 48% | |||
Transportation in La Paz (Bolivia) is 48% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b84,623 (€10,169) | €23,202 | - 56% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.78 (€0.45) | €1.57 | - 71% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $b204 (€25) | €39 | - 38% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $b94 (€11) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 8% | |||
Personal Care in La Paz (Bolivia) is 8% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b41 (€4.87) | €3.23 | + 51% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b43 (€5.21) | €5.59 | - 7% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b223 (€27) | €32 | - 16% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b34 (€4.09) | €3.88 | + 6% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b25 (€3.00) | €3.80 | - 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b29 (€3.50) | €3.50 | + 0% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $b12 (€1.50) | €1.53 | - 2% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $b15 (€1.86) | €1.83 | + 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b66 (€8) | €11 | - 27% | |
Entertainment | - 34% | |||
Entertainment in La Paz (Bolivia) is 34% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b48 (€5.75) | €22 | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $b82 (€10) | €15 | - 35% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b160 (€19) | €38 | - 49% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b181 (€22) | €46 | - 52% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b47 (€5.59) | €7 | - 19% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b25 (€3.03) | €3.40 | - 11% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b21 (€2.55) | €3.22 | - 21% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b3,617 (€435) | €792 | - 45% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.46 (€0.18) | €0.24 | - 26% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $b376 (€45) | €38 | + 19% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b21 (€2.54) | €4.08 | - 38% | |
TOTAL | - 26% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €1,400 in Patras you would need to make just about €1,039 ($b8,646) in La Paz.
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