- 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 | $b28 (445 Lek) | 1,048 Lek | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $b40 (635 Lek) | 387 Lek | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b17 (268 Lek) | 248 Lek | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b6 (102 Lek) | 126 Lek | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b10 (164 Lek) | 198 Lek | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b7 (106 Lek) | 106 Lek | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b22 (354 Lek) | 407 Lek | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b11 (172 Lek) | 107 Lek | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b6 (99 Lek) | 60 Lek | + 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (176 Lek) | 106 Lek | + 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b54 (858 Lek) | 905 Lek | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $b10 (155 Lek) | 161 Lek | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.89 (61 Lek) | 68 Lek | - 9% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 21% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $b4,404 (69,570 Lek) | 63,507 Lek | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $b2,766 (43,699 Lek) | 35,525 Lek | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b363 (5,728 Lek) | 8,200 Lek | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $b2,483 (39,226 Lek) | 44,077 Lek | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $b1,745 (27,573 Lek) | 26,608 Lek | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $b281 (4,436 Lek) | 7,969 Lek | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $b299 (4,728 Lek) | 1,717 Lek | + 175% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $b3,056 (48,283 Lek) | 42,961 Lek | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,107 (17,481 Lek) | 12,486 Lek | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b41 (643 Lek) | 732 Lek | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b31 (489 Lek) | 500 Lek | - 2% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 11% more expensive than in Albania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $b328 (5,181 Lek) | 8,642 Lek | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $b421 (6,655 Lek) | 4,409 Lek | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b582 (9,193 Lek) | 11,577 Lek | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b548 (8,655 Lek) | 12,445 Lek | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 12% cheaper than in Albania | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b120,391 (1,901,988 Lek) | 1,992,600 Lek | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.90 (62 Lek) | 171 Lek | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b144 (2,273 Lek) | 1,645 Lek | + 38% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 9% cheaper than in Albania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b28 (443 Lek) | 586 Lek | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b43 (680 Lek) | 1,114 Lek | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $b171 (2,709 Lek) | 2,718 Lek | - 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $b36 (568 Lek) | 390 Lek | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b21 (338 Lek) | 362 Lek | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b28 (440 Lek) | 408 Lek | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b12 (182 Lek) | 194 Lek | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b11 (166 Lek) | 247 Lek | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b38 (598 Lek) | 483 Lek | + 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 12% cheaper than in Albania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b112 (1,764 Lek) | 2,290 Lek | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b87 (1,376 Lek) | 1,000 Lek | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b157 (2,480 Lek) | 2,000 Lek | + 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b177 (2,791 Lek) | 4,641 Lek | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b37 (584 Lek) | 639 Lek | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b18 (282 Lek) | 147 Lek | + 92% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b18 (278 Lek) | 306 Lek | - 9% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $b4,227 (66,781 Lek) | 71,519 Lek | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.28 (20 Lek) | 31 Lek | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b320 (5,055 Lek) | 4,007 Lek | + 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $b16 (255 Lek) | 299 Lek | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
15.798
ALL
/
BOB
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,613 prices entered by 104 different people.
Cost of living in Bolivia is about the same as in Albania
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