Cost of living in Bolivia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 12% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Bolivia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b49 (Taka 865) | Taka 267 | + 224% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b38 (Taka 673) | Taka 546 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b14 (Taka 244) | Taka 218 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 (Taka 123) | Taka 92 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b13 (Taka 228) | Taka 154 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b9 (Taka 153) | Taka 88 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b20 (Taka 349) | Taka 475 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b14 (Taka 242) | Taka 305 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b8 (Taka 143) | Taka 56 | + 156% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (Taka 193) | Taka 407 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b53 (Taka 931) | Taka 1,595 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b12 (Taka 209) | Taka 137 | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b4.31 (Taka 76) | Taka 76 | - 1% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 55% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Bolivia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b3,806 (Taka 66,928) | Taka 38,619 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,563 (Taka 45,063) | Taka 21,828 | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b318 (Taka 5,586) | Taka 5,017 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,491 (Taka 43,801) | Taka 25,126 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b2,154 (Taka 37,866) | Taka 15,134 | + 150% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b335 (Taka 5,885) | Taka 10,000 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b143 (Taka 2,521) | Taka 1,380 | + 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b2,978 (Taka 52,368) | Taka 44,973 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,253 (Taka 22,035) | Taka 9,570 | + 130% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b64 (Taka 1,125) | Taka 533 | + 111% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b25 (Taka 447) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 125% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 125% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Bolivia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b371 (Taka 6,523) | Taka 2,114 | + 209% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b268 (Taka 4,705) | Taka 2,450 | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b588 (Taka 10,345) | Taka 4,870 | + 112% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b568 (Taka 9,986) | Taka 4,397 | + 127% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 15% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Bolivia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b126,137 (Taka 2,217,872) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.82 (Taka 67) | Taka 111 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b160 (Taka 2,820) | Taka 2,408 | + 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 41% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Bolivia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b45 (Taka 784) | Taka 836 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b74 (Taka 1,309) | Taka 682 | + 92% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b203 (Taka 3,561) | Taka 1,500 | + 137% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b31 (Taka 551) | Taka 360 | + 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b27 (Taka 469) | Taka 411 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b30 (Taka 531) | Taka 625 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b11 (Taka 202) | Taka 102 | + 98% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b22 (Taka 390) | Taka 129 | + 202% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b64 (Taka 1,130) | Taka 380 | + 198% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 14% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Bolivia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b63 (Taka 1,113) | Taka 1,745 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b85 (Taka 1,492) | Taka 1,011 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b152 (Taka 2,671) | Taka 3,000 | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b179 (Taka 3,155) | Taka 3,597 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b45 (Taka 792) | Taka 1,519 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b26 (Taka 453) | Taka 253 | + 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b20 (Taka 348) | Taka 580 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b4,257 (Taka 74,852) | Taka 35,756 | + 109% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.40 (Taka 25) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b350 (Taka 6,149) | Taka 2,307 | + 167% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b19 (Taka 327) | Taka 330 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 11, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,022 prices entered by 286 different people.
Cost of living in Bolivia is 12% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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