- Cost of Living
- Bolivia
- Albania
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bolivia compared to Albania
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 10% cheaper than in Albania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b29 (464 Lek) | 1,027 Lek | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $b38 (602 Lek) | 396 Lek | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b17 (265 Lek) | 271 Lek | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b6 (100 Lek) | 125 Lek | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b10 (165 Lek) | 204 Lek | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b7 (106 Lek) | 113 Lek | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b24 (383 Lek) | 345 Lek | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b12 (189 Lek) | 103 Lek | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b7 (113 Lek) | 59 Lek | + 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (169 Lek) | 120 Lek | + 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b54 (851 Lek) | 1,012 Lek | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $b10 (153 Lek) | 164 Lek | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.72 (59 Lek) | 72 Lek | - 18% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 33% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $b4,355 (68,688 Lek) | 64,929 Lek | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $b2,700 (42,579 Lek) | 37,469 Lek | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b665 (10,490 Lek) | 10,346 Lek | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $b3,343 (52,718 Lek) | 56,158 Lek | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $b2,264 (35,713 Lek) | 30,666 Lek | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $b756 (11,920 Lek) | 4,833 Lek | + 147% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $b310 (4,882 Lek) | 1,627 Lek | + 200% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $b2,667 (42,067 Lek) | 36,988 Lek | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,014 (16,000 Lek) | 10,655 Lek | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b46 (731 Lek) | 691 Lek | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b27 (425 Lek) | 462 Lek | - 8% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 29% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $b338 (5,325 Lek) | 8,642 Lek | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $b458 (7,225 Lek) | 3,659 Lek | + 97% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b625 (9,853 Lek) | 11,577 Lek | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b580 (9,151 Lek) | 12,445 Lek | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 5% cheaper than in Albania | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b116,358 (1,835,168 Lek) | 1,992,600 Lek | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.81 (60 Lek) | 177 Lek | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b180 (2,831 Lek) | 1,656 Lek | + 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 10% cheaper than in Albania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b31 (496 Lek) | 365 Lek | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b57 (897 Lek) | 2,465 Lek | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $b197 (3,103 Lek) | 2,706 Lek | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $b33 (513 Lek) | 413 Lek | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b23 (357 Lek) | 367 Lek | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b27 (421 Lek) | 388 Lek | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b12 (181 Lek) | 160 Lek | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b12 (187 Lek) | 221 Lek | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b40 (639 Lek) | 460 Lek | + 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 9% cheaper than in Albania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b125 (1,969 Lek) | 2,334 Lek | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b90 (1,420 Lek) | 1,000 Lek | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b155 (2,446 Lek) | 2,000 Lek | + 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b201 (3,164 Lek) | 4,184 Lek | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b42 (659 Lek) | 642 Lek | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b20 (309 Lek) | 143 Lek | + 116% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b19 (293 Lek) | 322 Lek | - 9% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $b3,376 (53,238 Lek) | 71,519 Lek | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.49 (23 Lek) | 31 Lek | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b340 (5,365 Lek) | 3,588 Lek | + 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $b15 (238 Lek) | 315 Lek | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
15.772
ALL
/
BOB
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,459 prices entered by 92 different people.
Cost of living in Bolivia is about the same as in Albania
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