Cost of living in Bolivia compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 57% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Bolivia | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b54 (€7) | €20 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b41 (€5.60) | €11 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b14 (€1.84) | €5.74 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 (€0.88) | €1.12 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b11 (€1.51) | €3.93 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b7 (€0.92) | €2.99 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b22 (€2.97) | €6 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b11 (€1.43) | €2.19 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b9 (€1.25) | €2.50 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (€1.43) | €1.98 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b45 (€6) | €10 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b10 (€1.41) | €2.81 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.34 (€0.45) | €1.74 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 60% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Bolivia | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b3,482 (€470) | €1,350 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,477 (€335) | €1,098 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b277 (€37) | €273 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,549 (€344) | €872 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,825 (€247) | €703 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b396 (€54) | €131 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b181 (€25) | €42 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b2,196 (€297) | €597 | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,103 (€149) | €189 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b51 (€7) | €13 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b39 (€5.26) | €11 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 26% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Bolivia | Belgium | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b352 (€48) | €102 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b283 (€38) | €38 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b537 (€73) | €107 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b481 (€65) | €128 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 57% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Bolivia | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b86,793 (€11,724) | €35,150 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.73 (€0.50) | €1.79 | - 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b169 (€23) | €48 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 26% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Bolivia | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b47 (€6) | €12 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b73 (€10) | €10 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b215 (€29) | €26 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b46 (€6) | €4.00 | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b27 (€3.70) | €5.18 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b29 (€3.93) | €4.73 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b10 (€1.39) | €2.00 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b13 (€1.71) | €3.00 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b55 (€7) | €24 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 52% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Bolivia | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b67 (€9) | €69 | - 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b77 (€10) | €25 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b159 (€22) | €97 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b173 (€23) | €73 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b38 (€5.12) | €11 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b24 (€3.27) | €3.64 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b20 (€2.67) | €4.08 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b1,985 (€268) | €561 | - 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.46 (€0.20) | €0.25 | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b310 (€42) | €27 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b16 (€2.21) | €8 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Bolivia is 54% cheaper than in Belgium
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