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| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 51% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b39 (€5.08) | €13 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $b39 (€5.09) | €7 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b15 (€1.90) | €5.19 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b6 (€0.84) | €1.22 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b11 (€1.49) | €4.76 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b6 (€0.83) | €2.48 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b21 (€2.74) | €7 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b15 (€2.00) | €2.08 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b8 (€1.09) | €1.51 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (€1.48) | €0.97 | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b51 (€7) | €7 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $b10 (€1.31) | €2.11 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.88 (€0.51) | €1.70 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 52% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $b4,051 (€530) | €1,310 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $b2,591 (€339) | €972 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b380 (€50) | €203 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $b2,977 (€389) | €934 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $b1,789 (€234) | €660 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $b268 (€35) | €79 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $b239 (€31) | €20 | + 54% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $b2,942 (€385) | €350 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,140 (€149) | €82 | + 82% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b51 (€7) | €8 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b25 (€3.30) | €12 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 30% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $b483 (€63) | €75 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $b487 (€64) | €38 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b638 (€83) | €89 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b573 (€75) | €98 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 49% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b112,561 (€14,719) | €23,301 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.78 (€0.49) | €1.22 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b163 (€21) | €51 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 44% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b26 (€3.38) | €14 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b59 (€8) | €10 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $b212 (€28) | €104 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $b29 (€3.83) | €3.77 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b23 (€2.97) | €2.42 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b29 (€3.74) | €2.92 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b11 (€1.39) | €1.39 | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b13 (€1.76) | €2.16 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b42 (€5.44) | €19 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 26% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b78 (€10) | €30 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b82 (€11) | €20 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b161 (€21) | €129 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b197 (€26) | €55 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b41 (€5.30) | €11 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b23 (€2.99) | €3.50 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b20 (€2.57) | €3.73 | - 31% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $b3,227 (€422) | €389 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.35 (€0.18) | €0.05 | + 265% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b327 (€43) | €39 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $b16 (€2.08) | €5.37 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 06, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bolivia is 43% cheaper than in Austria
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