Cost of living in La Paz, Bolivia vs Quevedo, Ecuador
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Food | + 6% | |||
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Food in La Paz (Bolivia) is 6% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b69 ($10) | $9 | + 9% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b44 ($6) | $4.54 | + 39% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b14 ($2.00) | $1.41 | + 42% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b6 ($0.92) | $1.00 | - 8% | |
12 eggs, large | $b11 ($1.61) | $1.63 | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b8 ($1.13) | $1.00 | + 13% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b28 ($4.12) | $3.32 | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b15 ($2.12) | $0.96 | + 120% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b10 ($1.41) | $1.06 | + 33% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b12 ($1.73) | $1.19 | + 46% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b76 ($11) | $14 | - 24% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $b10 ($1.42) | $1.73 | - 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.36 ($0.49) | $1.00 | - 51% | |
Housing | + 15% | |||
Housing in La Paz (Bolivia) is 15% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b4,690 ($680) | $420 | + 62% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b3,124 ($453) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b322 ($47) | $55 | - 15% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b3,562 ($516) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b2,129 ($309) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b269 ($39) | $46 | - 16% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b210 ($30) | $22 | + 36% | |
40” flat screen tv | $b2,791 ($405) | $591 | - 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,435 ($208) | $127 | + 64% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b53 ($8) | $5.34 | + 43% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b40 ($5.81) | $5.00 | + 16% | |
Clothes | + 63% | |||
Clothes in La Paz (Bolivia) is 63% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b377 ($55) | $43 | + 27% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b409 ($59) | $27 | + 123% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b606 ($88) | $127 | - 31% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b466 ($68) | $41 | + 66% | |
Transportation | - 10% | |||
Transportation in La Paz (Bolivia) is 10% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b84,623 ($12,269) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.78 ($0.55) | $1.09 | - 50% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $b204 ($30) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $b94 ($14) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 4% | |||
Personal Care in La Paz (Bolivia) is 4% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b41 ($5.88) | $9 | - 38% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b43 ($6) | $20 | - 69% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b223 ($32) | $20 | + 61% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b34 ($4.94) | $1.77 | + 179% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b25 ($3.61) | $2.55 | + 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b29 ($4.23) | $2.30 | + 83% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $b12 ($1.81) | $0.95 | + 89% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $b15 ($2.25) | $0.91 | + 148% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b66 ($10) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 9% | |||
Entertainment in La Paz (Bolivia) is 9% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b48 ($7) | $12 | - 41% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $b82 ($12) | $11 | + 10% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b160 ($23) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b181 ($26) | $18 | + 48% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b47 ($7) | $3.39 | + 99% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b25 ($3.66) | $2.73 | + 34% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b21 ($3.08) | $1.00 | + 208% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b3,617 ($524) | $320 | + 64% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.46 ($0.21) | $0.50 | - 58% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $b376 ($55) | $51 | + 6% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b21 ($3.06) | $2.50 | + 22% | |
TOTAL | + 5% |

These prices were last updated on March 09, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least $1,467 ($b10,118) in La Paz to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $1,400 in Quevedo.
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