Cost of living in Bolivia compared to Albania
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is about the same as in Albania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b40 (629 Lek) | 867 Lek | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b40 (631 Lek) | 421 Lek | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b13 (208 Lek) | 309 Lek | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 (107 Lek) | 128 Lek | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b12 (185 Lek) | 195 Lek | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b7 (104 Lek) | 110 Lek | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b20 (311 Lek) | 365 Lek | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b16 (257 Lek) | 128 Lek | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b9 (136 Lek) | 77 Lek | + 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b12 (186 Lek) | 108 Lek | + 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b53 (836 Lek) | 957 Lek | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b10 (159 Lek) | 176 Lek | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.84 (61 Lek) | 74 Lek | - 18% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 21% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b4,109 (65,319 Lek) | 58,159 Lek | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,670 (42,439 Lek) | 32,770 Lek | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b316 (5,024 Lek) | 7,922 Lek | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,978 (47,344 Lek) | 45,358 Lek | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,883 (29,937 Lek) | 27,895 Lek | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b273 (4,337 Lek) | 5,121 Lek | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b237 (3,762 Lek) | 1,480 Lek | + 154% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b3,013 (47,903 Lek) | 43,440 Lek | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,059 (16,834 Lek) | 9,339 Lek | + 80% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b50 (799 Lek) | 856 Lek | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b24 (377 Lek) | 438 Lek | - 14% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 5% cheaper than in Albania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b449 (7,144 Lek) | 6,562 Lek | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b461 (7,336 Lek) | 7,332 Lek | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b596 (9,469 Lek) | 10,909 Lek | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b508 (8,073 Lek) | 15,783 Lek | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 21% cheaper than in Albania | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b109,433 (1,739,660 Lek) | 2,800,000 Lek | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.84 (61 Lek) | 183 Lek | - 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b159 (2,530 Lek) | 1,453 Lek | + 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 23% cheaper than in Albania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b27 (428 Lek) | 730 Lek | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b42 (664 Lek) | 867 Lek | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b190 (3,024 Lek) | 2,748 Lek | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b29 (465 Lek) | 612 Lek | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b23 (360 Lek) | 655 Lek | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b29 (466 Lek) | 453 Lek | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b11 (168 Lek) | 171 Lek | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b13 (210 Lek) | 241 Lek | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b40 (631 Lek) | 404 Lek | + 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 25% cheaper than in Albania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b74 (1,169 Lek) | 2,772 Lek | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b83 (1,323 Lek) | 1,109 Lek | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b161 (2,555 Lek) | 5,649 Lek | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b194 (3,081 Lek) | 4,084 Lek | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b38 (610 Lek) | 622 Lek | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b24 (376 Lek) | 164 Lek | + 129% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b19 (296 Lek) | 336 Lek | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b3,426 (54,457 Lek) | 71,519 Lek | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.28 (20 Lek) | 40 Lek | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b341 (5,426 Lek) | 3,963 Lek | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b18 (289 Lek) | 322 Lek | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bolivia is 9% cheaper than in Albania
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