- Cost of Living
- Bolivia
- Albania
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bolivia compared to Albania
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 4% cheaper than in Albania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b27 (428 Lek) | 966 Lek | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $b41 (667 Lek) | 398 Lek | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b17 (278 Lek) | 248 Lek | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b6 (102 Lek) | 125 Lek | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b10 (167 Lek) | 188 Lek | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b7 (108 Lek) | 100 Lek | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b21 (342 Lek) | 365 Lek | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b11 (178 Lek) | 113 Lek | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b6 (101 Lek) | 61 Lek | + 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b12 (187 Lek) | 106 Lek | + 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b51 (825 Lek) | 976 Lek | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $b10 (156 Lek) | 161 Lek | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b4.00 (64 Lek) | 69 Lek | - 7% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 30% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $b4,194 (67,410 Lek) | 54,184 Lek | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $b2,661 (42,772 Lek) | 32,275 Lek | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b373 (6,001 Lek) | 8,200 Lek | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $b2,783 (44,724 Lek) | 44,077 Lek | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $b1,539 (24,743 Lek) | 26,608 Lek | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $b324 (5,203 Lek) | 7,969 Lek | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $b307 (4,934 Lek) | 1,785 Lek | + 176% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $b2,752 (44,226 Lek) | 42,961 Lek | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,049 (16,866 Lek) | 12,486 Lek | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b42 (672 Lek) | 732 Lek | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b41 (665 Lek) | 500 Lek | + 33% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 8% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $b321 (5,161 Lek) | 8,375 Lek | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $b391 (6,277 Lek) | 4,446 Lek | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b613 (9,847 Lek) | 11,939 Lek | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b561 (9,010 Lek) | 12,446 Lek | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 3% cheaper than in Albania | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b137,527 (2,210,392 Lek) | 1,909,710 Lek | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.77 (61 Lek) | 171 Lek | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b149 (2,401 Lek) | 1,607 Lek | + 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 8% cheaper than in Albania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b23 (370 Lek) | 586 Lek | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b42 (681 Lek) | 1,114 Lek | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $b168 (2,703 Lek) | 2,718 Lek | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $b36 (578 Lek) | 390 Lek | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b21 (344 Lek) | 362 Lek | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b28 (450 Lek) | 411 Lek | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b12 (190 Lek) | 183 Lek | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b11 (169 Lek) | 243 Lek | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b37 (593 Lek) | 483 Lek | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 10% cheaper than in Albania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b111 (1,777 Lek) | 2,290 Lek | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b83 (1,337 Lek) | 1,000 Lek | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b145 (2,329 Lek) | 2,000 Lek | + 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b193 (3,097 Lek) | 4,392 Lek | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b38 (616 Lek) | 630 Lek | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b18 (283 Lek) | 150 Lek | + 89% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b20 (327 Lek) | 295 Lek | + 11% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $b3,962 (63,678 Lek) | 71,519 Lek | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.35 (22 Lek) | 31 Lek | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b317 (5,094 Lek) | 4,004 Lek | + 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $b17 (275 Lek) | 299 Lek | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 04, 2018.
Exchange rate:
16.072
ALL
/
BOB
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,797 prices entered by 109 different people.
Cost of living in Bolivia is about the same as in Albania
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