- Cost of Living
- Bolivia
- Albania
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bolivia compared to Albania
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 8% cheaper than in Albania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b26 (407 Lek) | 994 Lek | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $b40 (635 Lek) | 377 Lek | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b15 (234 Lek) | 253 Lek | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b6 (100 Lek) | 127 Lek | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b10 (162 Lek) | 179 Lek | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b7 (112 Lek) | 93 Lek | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b20 (309 Lek) | 339 Lek | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b11 (180 Lek) | 113 Lek | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b7 (112 Lek) | 59 Lek | + 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (172 Lek) | 109 Lek | + 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b56 (876 Lek) | 1,044 Lek | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $b9 (149 Lek) | 162 Lek | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b4.10 (64 Lek) | 74 Lek | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 28% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $b4,246 (66,603 Lek) | 51,902 Lek | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $b2,789 (43,751 Lek) | 30,401 Lek | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b367 (5,756 Lek) | 7,585 Lek | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $b2,524 (39,587 Lek) | 40,987 Lek | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $b1,548 (24,276 Lek) | 24,443 Lek | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $b265 (4,155 Lek) | 8,358 Lek | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $b322 (5,046 Lek) | 1,872 Lek | + 170% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $b3,227 (50,620 Lek) | 43,877 Lek | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,118 (17,536 Lek) | 11,656 Lek | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b42 (665 Lek) | 777 Lek | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b18 (284 Lek) | 500 Lek | - 43% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 22% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $b350 (5,485 Lek) | 7,191 Lek | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $b438 (6,873 Lek) | 4,150 Lek | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b604 (9,477 Lek) | 10,808 Lek | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b566 (8,873 Lek) | 13,045 Lek | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 14% cheaper than in Albania | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b137,407 (2,155,453 Lek) | 2,080,290 Lek | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.81 (60 Lek) | 168 Lek | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b120 (1,886 Lek) | 1,564 Lek | + 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 17% cheaper than in Albania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b39 (613 Lek) | 684 Lek | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b32 (497 Lek) | 1,157 Lek | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $b159 (2,498 Lek) | 2,799 Lek | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $b35 (553 Lek) | 375 Lek | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b20 (308 Lek) | 358 Lek | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b22 (346 Lek) | 411 Lek | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b11 (174 Lek) | 213 Lek | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b14 (226 Lek) | 242 Lek | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b29 (462 Lek) | 489 Lek | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 18% cheaper than in Albania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b83 (1,302 Lek) | 2,332 Lek | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b78 (1,230 Lek) | 1,000 Lek | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b85 (1,335 Lek) | 2,000 Lek | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b199 (3,126 Lek) | 4,725 Lek | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b34 (532 Lek) | 600 Lek | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b17 (268 Lek) | 152 Lek | + 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b19 (301 Lek) | 295 Lek | + 2% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $b4,400 (69,021 Lek) | 70,635 Lek | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.20 (19 Lek) | 31 Lek | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b284 (4,450 Lek) | 4,424 Lek | + 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $b16 (255 Lek) | 295 Lek | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
15.687
ALL
/
BOB
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,673 prices entered by 119 different people.
Cost of living in Bolivia is about the same as in Albania
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