Cost of living in Bolivia compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 54% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Bolivia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b54 (AU$12) | AU$23 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b42 (AU$9) | AU$15 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b14 (AU$3.13) | AU$8 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 (AU$1.54) | AU$2.03 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b13 (AU$2.83) | AU$7 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b8 (AU$1.78) | AU$5.99 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b20 (AU$4.43) | AU$10 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b13 (AU$2.93) | AU$5.13 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b8 (AU$1.70) | AU$3.82 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b10 (AU$2.19) | AU$7 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b53 (AU$12) | AU$21 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b11 (AU$2.45) | AU$3.95 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b4.25 (AU$0.95) | AU$2.90 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 78% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 78% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Bolivia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b3,261 (AU$725) | AU$4,165 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,410 (AU$536) | AU$2,882 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b309 (AU$69) | AU$326 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,218 (AU$493) | AU$2,685 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,638 (AU$364) | AU$2,025 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b314 (AU$70) | AU$223 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b143 (AU$32) | AU$70 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b2,357 (AU$524) | AU$673 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,080 (AU$240) | AU$270 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b56 (AU$12) | AU$15 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b23 (AU$5.20) | AU$43 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 34% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Bolivia | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b433 (AU$96) | AU$123 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b230 (AU$51) | AU$94 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b654 (AU$145) | AU$169 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b622 (AU$138) | AU$187 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 70% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 70% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Bolivia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b101,550 (AU$22,589) | AU$39,588 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.81 (AU$0.85) | AU$1.97 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b160 (AU$35) | AU$167 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 27% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Bolivia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b41 (AU$9) | AU$8 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b74 (AU$17) | AU$23 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b217 (AU$48) | AU$86 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b31 (AU$7) | AU$7 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b24 (AU$5.29) | AU$5.40 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b30 (AU$7) | AU$9 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b10 (AU$2.29) | AU$4.39 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b16 (AU$3.55) | AU$4.31 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b88 (AU$20) | AU$39 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 59% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Bolivia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b88 (AU$19) | AU$74 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b87 (AU$19) | AU$46 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b152 (AU$34) | AU$257 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b183 (AU$41) | AU$127 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b45 (AU$10) | AU$22 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b25 (AU$5.53) | AU$5.32 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b20 (AU$4.42) | AU$12 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b4,257 (AU$947) | AU$943 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.40 (AU$0.31) | AU$0.86 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b364 (AU$81) | AU$89 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b19 (AU$4.21) | AU$46 | - 91% | |
| TOTAL | - 65% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 29, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bolivia is 65% cheaper than in Australia
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