Cost of living in Bolivia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 9% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Bolivia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b55 (Taka 853) | Taka 324 | + 163% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b42 (Taka 658) | Taka 492 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b14 (Taka 225) | Taka 196 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 (Taka 101) | Taka 92 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b11 (Taka 170) | Taka 132 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b7 (Taka 105) | Taka 78 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b23 (Taka 356) | Taka 608 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b11 (Taka 164) | Taka 223 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b9 (Taka 144) | Taka 33 | + 338% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (Taka 168) | Taka 384 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b44 (Taka 689) | Taka 1,400 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b11 (Taka 164) | Taka 111 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.54 (Taka 55) | Taka 70 | - 22% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 44% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Bolivia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b3,806 (Taka 59,084) | Taka 43,758 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,650 (Taka 41,149) | Taka 25,202 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b272 (Taka 4,221) | Taka 3,035 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,608 (Taka 40,490) | Taka 22,952 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,833 (Taka 28,451) | Taka 18,549 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b420 (Taka 6,524) | Taka 7,137 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b177 (Taka 2,755) | Taka 1,213 | + 127% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b2,437 (Taka 37,828) | Taka 31,061 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,047 (Taka 16,256) | Taka 17,904 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b51 (Taka 788) | Taka 417 | + 89% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b39 (Taka 603) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 57% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Bolivia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b363 (Taka 5,639) | Taka 2,410 | + 134% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b283 (Taka 4,397) | Taka 3,066 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b548 (Taka 8,504) | Taka 6,410 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b492 (Taka 7,639) | Taka 4,273 | + 79% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 32% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Bolivia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b86,793 (Taka 1,347,487) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.87 (Taka 60) | Taka 107 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b169 (Taka 2,618) | Taka 2,440 | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 71% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Bolivia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b47 (Taka 724) | Taka 285 | + 154% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b73 (Taka 1,139) | Taka 513 | + 122% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b219 (Taka 3,406) | Taka 1,500 | + 127% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b46 (Taka 711) | Taka 425 | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b27 (Taka 425) | Taka 333 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b29 (Taka 451) | Taka 376 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b10 (Taka 160) | Taka 85 | + 88% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b13 (Taka 197) | Taka 89 | + 122% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b55 (Taka 853) | Taka 445 | + 92% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 46% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Bolivia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b70 (Taka 1,088) | Taka 1,308 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b80 (Taka 1,248) | Taka 852 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b159 (Taka 2,474) | Taka 1,768 | + 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b210 (Taka 3,260) | Taka 2,051 | + 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b41 (Taka 635) | Taka 999 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b25 (Taka 392) | Taka 248 | + 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b20 (Taka 309) | Taka 564 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b1,985 (Taka 30,825) | Taka 35,756 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.46 (Taka 23) | Taka 2.94 | + 673% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b324 (Taka 5,030) | Taka 2,601 | + 93% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b16 (Taka 254) | Taka 287 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,222 prices entered by 379 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
15.525
BDT
/
BOB
Cost of living in Bolivia is 10% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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