Cost of living in Bolivia compared to Argentina
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| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 37% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Bolivia | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b57 (ARS $1,927) | ARS $3,794 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b42 (ARS $1,440) | ARS $2,279 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b14 (ARS $464) | ARS $730 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 (ARS $222) | ARS $282 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b11 (ARS $381) | ARS $696 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b7 (ARS $231) | ARS $495 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b22 (ARS $751) | ARS $1,012 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b11 (ARS $361) | ARS $573 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b9 (ARS $315) | ARS $274 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (ARS $362) | ARS $361 | + 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b45 (ARS $1,517) | ARS $1,686 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b10 (ARS $356) | ARS $543 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.34 (ARS $114) | ARS $202 | - 44% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is about the same as in Argentina | ||||
| Bolivia | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b3,482 (ARS $118,741) | ARS $135,440 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,477 (ARS $84,447) | ARS $88,807 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b277 (ARS $9,443) | ARS $12,803 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,549 (ARS $86,905) | ARS $95,471 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,825 (ARS $62,228) | ARS $60,867 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b396 (ARS $13,509) | ARS $9,327 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b181 (ARS $6,186) | ARS $4,528 | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b2,196 (ARS $74,876) | ARS $97,994 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,103 (ARS $37,595) | ARS $52,360 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b51 (ARS $1,730) | ARS $1,271 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b39 (ARS $1,327) | ARS $913 | + 45% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 33% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Bolivia | Argentina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b352 (ARS $11,991) | ARS $21,065 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b283 (ARS $9,656) | ARS $12,060 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b537 (ARS $18,303) | ARS $36,034 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b481 (ARS $16,402) | ARS $29,114 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 15% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Bolivia | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b77,564 (ARS $2,644,824) | ARS $6,446,280 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.73 (ARS $127) | ARS $239 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b172 (ARS $5,864) | ARS $3,684 | + 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 17% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Bolivia | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b47 (ARS $1,590) | ARS $1,469 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b73 (ARS $2,501) | ARS $2,144 | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b215 (ARS $7,319) | ARS $3,904 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b46 (ARS $1,561) | ARS $1,092 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b27 (ARS $933) | ARS $648 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b29 (ARS $991) | ARS $720 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b10 (ARS $352) | ARS $579 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b13 (ARS $432) | ARS $523 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b55 (ARS $1,873) | ARS $1,984 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 40% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Bolivia | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b67 (ARS $2,297) | ARS $5,471 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b77 (ARS $2,637) | ARS $2,663 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b159 (ARS $5,433) | ARS $9,470 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b173 (ARS $5,903) | ARS $8,954 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b38 (ARS $1,292) | ARS $1,717 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b24 (ARS $826) | ARS $1,072 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b20 (ARS $674) | ARS $712 | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b1,985 (ARS $67,702) | ARS $288,734 | - 77% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.46 (ARS $50) | ARS $83 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b310 (ARS $10,559) | ARS $6,835 | + 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b16 (ARS $557) | ARS $623 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2023.
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Cost of living in Bolivia is 22% cheaper than in Argentina
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