Cost of living in Bolivia compared to Albania
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 9% cheaper than in Albania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b54 (792 Lek) | 700 Lek | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b42 (616 Lek) | 415 Lek | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b13 (194 Lek) | 246 Lek | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b6 (92 Lek) | 123 Lek | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b13 (195 Lek) | 184 Lek | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b6 (90 Lek) | 96 Lek | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b24 (350 Lek) | 352 Lek | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b12 (181 Lek) | 92 Lek | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b7 (110 Lek) | 60 Lek | + 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (163 Lek) | 157 Lek | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b49 (719 Lek) | 1,560 Lek | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b11 (156 Lek) | 159 Lek | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.81 (56 Lek) | 156 Lek | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 9% cheaper than in Albania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b4,117 (60,831 Lek) | 25,000 Lek | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,691 (39,761 Lek) | 28,117 Lek | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b309 (4,568 Lek) | 27,097 Lek | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,915 (43,073 Lek) | 37,477 Lek | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,837 (27,149 Lek) | 20,000 Lek | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b236 (3,482 Lek) | 25,758 Lek | - 86% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b193 (2,850 Lek) | 1,225 Lek | + 133% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b2,560 (37,835 Lek) | 15,340 Lek | + 147% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b941 (13,910 Lek) | 15,000 Lek | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b41 (600 Lek) | 612 Lek | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b31 (456 Lek) | 300 Lek | + 52% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 40% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b358 (5,290 Lek) | 2,500 Lek | + 112% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b291 (4,302 Lek) | 2,700 Lek | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b544 (8,041 Lek) | 6,865 Lek | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b484 (7,150 Lek) | 12,000 Lek | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 5% cheaper than in Albania | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b97,028 (1,433,810 Lek) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.81 (56 Lek) | 150 Lek | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b165 (2,444 Lek) | 1,600 Lek | + 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 21% cheaper than in Albania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b46 (680 Lek) | 611 Lek | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b25 (371 Lek) | 1,006 Lek | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b211 (3,123 Lek) | 3,000 Lek | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b49 (727 Lek) | 1,090 Lek | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b23 (337 Lek) | 403 Lek | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b26 (380 Lek) | 433 Lek | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b11 (169 Lek) | 220 Lek | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b12 (174 Lek) | 405 Lek | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b57 (838 Lek) | 458 Lek | + 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 32% cheaper than in Albania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b63 (938 Lek) | 4,174 Lek | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b84 (1,234 Lek) | 1,667 Lek | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b249 (3,674 Lek) | 3,449 Lek | + 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b204 (3,010 Lek) | 8,395 Lek | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b38 (558 Lek) | 726 Lek | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b24 (358 Lek) | 178 Lek | + 102% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b18 (264 Lek) | 671 Lek | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b2,975 (43,960 Lek) | 45,207 Lek | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.35 (20 Lek) | 20 Lek | - 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b341 (5,043 Lek) | 4,031 Lek | + 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b17 (253 Lek) | 318 Lek | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,743 prices entered by 138 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
14.777
ALL
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Cost of living in Bolivia is 13% cheaper than in Albania
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