Cost of living in Bolivia compared to Austria
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Food | - 53% | |||
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Food in Bolivia is 53% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Bolivia | Austria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b47 (€7) | €15 | - 55% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b37 (€5.12) | €9 | - 42% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b13 (€1.76) | €5.53 | - 68% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b6 (€0.89) | €1.22 | - 27% | |
12 eggs, large | $b11 (€1.50) | €4.22 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b7 (€0.96) | €3.03 | - 69% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b22 (€2.99) | €5.57 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b13 (€1.74) | €2.20 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b8 (€1.10) | €1.72 | - 36% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (€1.59) | €1.02 | + 55% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b42 (€5.83) | €6 | - 9% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $b11 (€1.47) | €2.14 | - 31% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b2.97 (€0.41) | €1.70 | - 76% | |
Housing | - 67% | |||
Housing in Bolivia is 67% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Bolivia | Austria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b3,539 (€489) | €1,796 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,303 (€318) | €1,332 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b266 (€37) | €486 | - 92% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,949 (€408) | €882 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,800 (€249) | €686 | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b173 (€24) | €108 | - 78% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b141 (€19) | €32 | - 40% | |
40” flat screen tv | $b2,383 (€329) | €400 | - 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b854 (€118) | €113 | + 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b49 (€7) | €13 | - 49% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b20 (€2.80) | €13 | - 78% | |
Clothes | - 26% | |||
Clothes in Bolivia is 26% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Bolivia | Austria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b325 (€45) | €96 | - 53% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b265 (€37) | €34 | + 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b537 (€74) | €95 | - 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b482 (€67) | €128 | - 48% | |
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 | $b100,138 (€13,841) | €23,527 | - 41% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.89 (€0.54) | €1.70 | - 68% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $b172 (€24) | €47 | - 50% | |
Personal Care | - 45% | |||
Personal Care in Bolivia is 45% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Bolivia | Austria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b39 (€5.34) | €8 | - 34% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b43 (€5.91) | €9 | - 35% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b212 (€29) | €118 | - 75% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b43 (€5.90) | €5.49 | + 7% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b22 (€2.97) | €3.50 | - 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b30 (€4.10) | €2.52 | + 63% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $b10 (€1.31) | €1.74 | - 24% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $b12 (€1.62) | €2.20 | - 26% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b75 (€10) | €28 | - 63% | |
Entertainment | - 32% | |||
Entertainment in Bolivia is 32% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Bolivia | Austria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b56 (€8) | €43 | - 82% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $b80 (€11) | €22 | - 50% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b131 (€18) | €182 | - 90% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b173 (€24) | €60 | - 60% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b36 (€4.95) | €10 | - 53% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b25 (€3.43) | €3.57 | - 4% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b19 (€2.57) | €4.00 | - 36% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b3,137 (€434) | €507 | - 14% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.36 (€0.19) | €0.08 | + 135% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $b320 (€44) | €30 | + 46% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b16 (€2.23) | €5.72 | - 61% | |
TOTAL | - 52% |

These prices were last updated on June 28, 2022.
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Cost of living in Bolivia is 52% cheaper than in Austria
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