Cost of living in Bolivia compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 17% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b41 (ARS $369) | ARS $389 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b40 (ARS $355) | ARS $291 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b12 (ARS $105) | ARS $108 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 (ARS $59) | ARS $53 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b11 (ARS $99) | ARS $85 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b6 (ARS $54) | ARS $56 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b18 (ARS $157) | ARS $211 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b15 (ARS $131) | ARS $63 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b7 (ARS $66) | ARS $31 | + 111% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (ARS $101) | ARS $59 | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b55 (ARS $489) | ARS $212 | + 131% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b10 (ARS $89) | ARS $102 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.76 (ARS $34) | ARS $32 | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 44% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b4,057 (ARS $36,204) | ARS $27,479 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,646 (ARS $23,615) | ARS $17,612 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b338 (ARS $3,016) | ARS $3,848 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b4,517 (ARS $40,306) | ARS $19,143 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,968 (ARS $17,563) | ARS $12,713 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b273 (ARS $2,435) | ARS $2,843 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b238 (ARS $2,121) | ARS $1,197 | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b3,036 (ARS $27,091) | ARS $19,759 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,021 (ARS $9,114) | ARS $8,008 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b49 (ARS $441) | ARS $282 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b21 (ARS $184) | ARS $184 | + 0% | |
| Clothes | + 87% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 87% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b472 (ARS $4,213) | ARS $2,708 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b458 (ARS $4,088) | ARS $1,849 | + 121% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b568 (ARS $5,067) | ARS $4,012 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b491 (ARS $4,381) | ARS $3,876 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is about the same as in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b107,597 (ARS $960,211) | ARS $1,002,480 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.85 (ARS $34) | ARS $52 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b155 (ARS $1,384) | ARS $1,150 | + 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 30% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b27 (ARS $240) | ARS $224 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b42 (ARS $373) | ARS $427 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b180 (ARS $1,604) | ARS $986 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b32 (ARS $282) | ARS $209 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b23 (ARS $201) | ARS $116 | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b27 (ARS $245) | ARS $177 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b11 (ARS $101) | ARS $89 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b13 (ARS $114) | ARS $101 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b39 (ARS $349) | ARS $370 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 13% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b67 (ARS $602) | ARS $887 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b84 (ARS $748) | ARS $519 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b161 (ARS $1,434) | ARS $1,742 | - 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b192 (ARS $1,709) | ARS $1,520 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b38 (ARS $335) | ARS $271 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b24 (ARS $212) | ARS $122 | + 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b19 (ARS $167) | ARS $121 | + 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b3,426 (ARS $30,571) | ARS $35,268 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.28 (ARS $11) | ARS $11 | + 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b341 (ARS $3,046) | ARS $1,599 | + 90% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b15 (ARS $135) | ARS $112 | + 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bolivia is 23% more expensive than in Argentina
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