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 | $b59 (€8) | €15 | - 47% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b48 (€6) | €10 | - 34% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b16 (€2.09) | €7 | - 71% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 (€0.88) | €1.48 | - 41% | |
12 eggs, large | $b12 (€1.59) | €5.45 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b7 (€0.89) | €3.77 | - 76% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b20 (€2.61) | €7 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b11 (€1.50) | €2.22 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b9 (€1.19) | €2.38 | - 50% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b12 (€1.58) | €1.20 | + 31% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b53 (€7) | €7 | + 2% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $b11 (€1.41) | €2.92 | - 52% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.98 (€0.53) | €2.03 | - 74% | |
Housing | - 65% | |||
Housing in Bolivia is 65% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Bolivia | Austria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b3,457 (€459) | €1,616 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,211 (€294) | €1,124 | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b280 (€37) | €268 | - 86% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,570 (€342) | €941 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,712 (€228) | €675 | - 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b227 (€30) | €110 | - 73% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b155 (€21) | €29 | - 28% | |
40” flat screen tv | $b2,622 (€348) | €411 | - 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,020 (€136) | €114 | + 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b53 (€7) | €11 | - 36% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b35 (€4.66) | €16 | - 71% | |
Clothes | - 19% | |||
Clothes in Bolivia is 19% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Bolivia | Austria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b374 (€50) | €90 | - 45% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b303 (€40) | €40 | + 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b604 (€80) | €83 | - 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b448 (€60) | €102 | - 42% | |
Transportation | - 51% | |||
Transportation in Bolivia is 51% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Bolivia | Austria | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b88,704 (€11,789) | €27,674 | - 57% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.86 (€0.51) | €1.71 | - 70% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $b185 (€25) | €47 | - 48% | |
Personal Care | - 48% | |||
Personal Care in Bolivia is 48% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Bolivia | Austria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b45 (€6) | €9 | - 32% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b59 (€8) | €13 | - 40% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b191 (€25) | €130 | - 81% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b47 (€6) | €5.00 | + 25% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b23 (€3.09) | €2.99 | + 4% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b27 (€3.58) | €3.36 | + 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $b9 (€1.25) | €2.17 | - 43% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $b12 (€1.57) | €2.09 | - 25% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b47 (€6) | €19 | - 67% | |
Entertainment | - 31% | |||
Entertainment in Bolivia is 31% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Bolivia | Austria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b70 (€9) | €39 | - 76% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $b82 (€11) | €22 | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b181 (€24) | €142 | - 83% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b169 (€22) | €62 | - 64% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b36 (€4.77) | €10 | - 51% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b26 (€3.40) | €3.68 | - 7% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b20 (€2.65) | €4.69 | - 44% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b2,827 (€376) | €495 | - 24% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.39 (€0.19) | €0.04 | + 363% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $b314 (€42) | €31 | + 34% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b16 (€2.16) | €6 | - 64% | |
TOTAL | - 52% |
These prices were last updated on December 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Bolivia is 52% cheaper than in Austria
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