Cost of living in Bolivia compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 22% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b52 (ARS $676) | ARS $629 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b42 (ARS $542) | ARS $448 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b13 (ARS $169) | ARS $151 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b6 (ARS $82) | ARS $67 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b13 (ARS $170) | ARS $143 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b6 (ARS $78) | ARS $87 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b24 (ARS $306) | ARS $271 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b11 (ARS $146) | ARS $102 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b7 (ARS $93) | ARS $49 | + 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (ARS $142) | ARS $79 | + 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b47 (ARS $609) | ARS $281 | + 117% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b11 (ARS $139) | ARS $144 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.98 (ARS $52) | ARS $39 | + 34% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 36% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b4,018 (ARS $52,372) | ARS $36,644 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,585 (ARS $33,702) | ARS $23,434 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b286 (ARS $3,723) | ARS $4,427 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,704 (ARS $35,250) | ARS $24,734 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,644 (ARS $21,431) | ARS $16,176 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b224 (ARS $2,919) | ARS $3,496 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b190 (ARS $2,476) | ARS $1,428 | + 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b2,560 (ARS $33,376) | ARS $35,254 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b941 (ARS $12,271) | ARS $14,988 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b42 (ARS $549) | ARS $350 | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b32 (ARS $414) | ARS $261 | + 59% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 32% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b347 (ARS $4,519) | ARS $3,836 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b272 (ARS $3,540) | ARS $2,358 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b549 (ARS $7,158) | ARS $6,735 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b484 (ARS $6,307) | ARS $5,642 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is about the same as in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b103,830 (ARS $1,353,480) | ARS $2,013,570 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.80 (ARS $50) | ARS $68 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b177 (ARS $2,313) | ARS $1,555 | + 49% | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 54% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b46 (ARS $600) | ARS $287 | + 109% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b25 (ARS $327) | ARS $610 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b211 (ARS $2,755) | ARS $1,176 | + 134% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b49 (ARS $641) | ARS $258 | + 149% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b22 (ARS $289) | ARS $164 | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b26 (ARS $335) | ARS $218 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b11 (ARS $149) | ARS $114 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b12 (ARS $157) | ARS $128 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b57 (ARS $739) | ARS $496 | + 49% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 7% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b63 (ARS $827) | ARS $1,298 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b85 (ARS $1,102) | ARS $667 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b249 (ARS $3,241) | ARS $2,169 | + 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b204 (ARS $2,655) | ARS $2,187 | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b38 (ARS $492) | ARS $403 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b24 (ARS $316) | ARS $166 | + 90% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b18 (ARS $237) | ARS $153 | + 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b2,975 (ARS $38,778) | ARS $66,064 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.35 (ARS $18) | ARS $18 | - 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b341 (ARS $4,449) | ARS $1,966 | + 126% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b17 (ARS $217) | ARS $171 | + 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bolivia is 17% more expensive than in Argentina
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