Cost of living in Bolivia compared to Barbados
Currency:
| Food | - 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 70% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Bolivia | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b52 (15 Bds$) | 35 Bds$ | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b42 (12 Bds$) | 22 Bds$ | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b14 (3.99 Bds$) | 15 Bds$ | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 (1.91 Bds$) | 8 Bds$ | - 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b11 (3.07 Bds$) | 18 Bds$ | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b5.90 (1.72 Bds$) | 18 Bds$ | - 90% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b22 (6 Bds$) | 34 Bds$ | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b10 (3.01 Bds$) | 12 Bds$ | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b8 (2.32 Bds$) | 9 Bds$ | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (3.17 Bds$) | 6.00 Bds$ | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b51 (15 Bds$) | 55 Bds$ | - 73% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b11 (3.09 Bds$) | 7 Bds$ | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b2.81 (0.82 Bds$) | 6.00 Bds$ | - 86% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 73% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Bolivia | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b3,398 (992 Bds$) | 5,921 Bds$ | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,357 (688 Bds$) | 2,000 Bds$ | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b266 (78 Bds$) | 315 Bds$ | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,587 (755 Bds$) | 4,000 Bds$ | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,699 (496 Bds$) | 1,750 Bds$ | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b172 (50 Bds$) | 297 Bds$ | - 83% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b170 (50 Bds$) | 80 Bds$ | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b2,224 (649 Bds$) | 1,000 Bds$ | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b990 (289 Bds$) | 700 Bds$ | - 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b51 (15 Bds$) | 19 Bds$ | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b23 (7 Bds$) | 16 Bds$ | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 66% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 66% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Bolivia | Barbados | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b348 (102 Bds$) | 310 Bds$ | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b268 (78 Bds$) | 220 Bds$ | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b550 (161 Bds$) | 640 Bds$ | - 75% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b440 (128 Bds$) | 260 Bds$ | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 62% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Bolivia | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b94,282 (27,527 Bds$) | 80,000 Bds$ | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.75 (1.09 Bds$) | 4.08 Bds$ | - 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b183 (54 Bds$) | 140 Bds$ | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 46% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Bolivia | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b37 (11 Bds$) | 20 Bds$ | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b67 (20 Bds$) | 33 Bds$ | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b198 (58 Bds$) | 180 Bds$ | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b49 (14 Bds$) | 31 Bds$ | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b26 (8 Bds$) | 11 Bds$ | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b29 (8 Bds$) | 16 Bds$ | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b8 (2.37 Bds$) | 4.48 Bds$ | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b13 (3.74 Bds$) | 5.29 Bds$ | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b67 (20 Bds$) | 23 Bds$ | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 60% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Bolivia | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b86 (25 Bds$) | 95 Bds$ | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b78 (23 Bds$) | 40 Bds$ | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b147 (43 Bds$) | 110 Bds$ | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b177 (52 Bds$) | 275 Bds$ | - 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b40 (12 Bds$) | 27 Bds$ | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b25 (7 Bds$) | 12 Bds$ | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b20 (5.81 Bds$) | 10 Bds$ | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b2,750 (803 Bds$) | 1,600 Bds$ | - 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.21 (0.35 Bds$) | 0.73 Bds$ | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b304 (89 Bds$) | 160 Bds$ | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b16 (4.60 Bds$) | 17 Bds$ | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 66% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,444 prices entered by 120 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bolivia is 66% cheaper than in Barbados
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