Cost of living in Bolivia compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 58% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Bolivia | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b54 (€7) | €16 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b42 (€5.79) | €12 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b14 (€1.93) | €5.37 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 (€0.95) | €1.39 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b13 (€1.74) | €5.80 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b8 (€1.10) | €4.57 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b20 (€2.73) | €8 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b13 (€1.80) | €2.43 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b8 (€1.05) | €2.86 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b10 (€1.35) | €1.27 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b53 (€7) | €12 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b11 (€1.51) | €3.48 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b4.25 (€0.58) | €2.42 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 66% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Bolivia | Austria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b3,261 (€447) | €1,555 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,410 (€330) | €1,154 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b309 (€42) | €246 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,218 (€304) | €998 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,638 (€225) | €721 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b314 (€43) | €111 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b143 (€20) | €24 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b2,357 (€323) | €482 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,080 (€148) | €114 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b56 (€8) | €14 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b23 (€3.20) | €19 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 37% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Bolivia | Austria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b433 (€59) | €97 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b230 (€32) | €46 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b654 (€90) | €122 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b622 (€85) | €212 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 48% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Bolivia | Austria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b101,550 (€13,917) | €26,470 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.81 (€0.52) | €1.55 | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b160 (€22) | €42 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 53% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Bolivia | Austria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b41 (€5.56) | €14 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b74 (€10) | €13 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b217 (€30) | €152 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b31 (€4.30) | €5.00 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b24 (€3.26) | €4.03 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b30 (€4.12) | €6 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b10 (€1.41) | €2.01 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b16 (€2.18) | €3.33 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b88 (€12) | €35 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 37% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Bolivia | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b88 (€12) | €47 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b87 (€12) | €22 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b152 (€21) | €270 | - 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b183 (€25) | €63 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b45 (€6) | €12 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b25 (€3.41) | €4.99 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b20 (€2.72) | €5.33 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b4,257 (€583) | €689 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.40 (€0.19) | €0.10 | + 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b364 (€50) | €46 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b19 (€2.59) | €6 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 29, 2024.
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Cost of living in Bolivia is 54% cheaper than in Austria
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