Cost of living in Bolivia compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 53% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b53 (€6) | €13 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b39 (€4.77) | €8 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b12 (€1.49) | €5.42 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b6 (€0.77) | €1.06 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b11 (€1.31) | €4.92 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b5.93 (€0.72) | €2.42 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b19 (€2.35) | €6 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b12 (€1.48) | €2.26 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b7 (€0.88) | €1.86 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (€1.34) | €1.02 | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b47 (€5.74) | €8 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b11 (€1.29) | €2.02 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.59 (€0.43) | €1.67 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 53% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b3,999 (€485) | €1,268 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b4,134 (€501) | €1,012 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b299 (€36) | €174 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b3,254 (€394) | €854 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,991 (€241) | €670 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b250 (€30) | €98 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b194 (€24) | €21 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b2,557 (€310) | €367 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b986 (€120) | €86 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b43 (€5.20) | €5.25 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b28 (€3.38) | €12 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 26% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b345 (€42) | €96 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b293 (€36) | €35 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b549 (€67) | €75 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b480 (€58) | €116 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 54% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b96,601 (€11,708) | €22,056 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.82 (€0.46) | €1.16 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b167 (€20) | €52 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 44% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b39 (€4.68) | €7 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b25 (€3.04) | €7 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b190 (€23) | €102 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b38 (€4.58) | €3.15 | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b22 (€2.69) | €2.63 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b27 (€3.29) | €2.58 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b11 (€1.36) | €1.24 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b12 (€1.45) | €1.85 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b51 (€6) | €25 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 35% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b62 (€8) | €30 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b83 (€10) | €19 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b171 (€21) | €163 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b197 (€24) | €41 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b40 (€4.89) | €10 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b24 (€2.97) | €3.11 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b18 (€2.16) | €3.78 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b3,126 (€379) | €504 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.40 (€0.17) | €0.11 | + 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b341 (€41) | €42 | - 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b16 (€1.93) | €4.89 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bolivia is 49% cheaper than in Austria
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