- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Bolivia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Canada compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 118% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 118% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$17 ($b93) | $b28 | + 236% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 ($b52) | $b40 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 ($b38) | $b17 | + 120% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.45 ($b13) | $b6 | + 102% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.09 ($b22) | $b10 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.94 ($b21) | $b7 | + 214% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 ($b56) | $b22 | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.72 ($b20) | $b11 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.32 ($b12) | $b6 | + 97% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.56 ($b19) | $b11 | + 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 ($b97) | $b52 | + 86% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.41 ($b13) | $b10 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.32 ($b12) | $b3.93 | + 215% | |
| Housing | + 120% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 120% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$2,121 ($b11,329) | $b4,556 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,639 ($b8,755) | $b2,953 | + 197% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$157 ($b840) | $b421 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,623 ($b8,667) | $b2,671 | + 225% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,168 ($b6,237) | $b1,709 | + 265% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$100 ($b533) | $b340 | + 57% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$53 ($b285) | $b296 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$487 ($b2,598) | $b2,752 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$157 ($b838) | $b1,049 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 ($b61) | $b41 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$24 ($b128) | $b32 | + 305% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 12% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$71 ($b378) | $b331 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$57 ($b305) | $b400 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$114 ($b610) | $b614 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$139 ($b740) | $b548 | + 35% | |
| Transportation | + 116% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 116% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,777 ($b121,637) | $b137,527 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.29 ($b7) | $b3.83 | + 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$110 ($b587) | $b155 | + 279% | |
| Personal Care | + 90% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 90% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 ($b53) | $b23 | + 131% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$22 ($b117) | $b42 | + 176% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$97 ($b517) | $b174 | + 197% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$8 ($b44) | $b36 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.98 ($b27) | $b21 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.56 ($b30) | $b28 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.84 ($b15) | $b12 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.75 ($b15) | $b11 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 ($b134) | $b37 | + 262% | |
| Entertainment | + 75% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 75% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$54 ($b288) | $b113 | + 156% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$27 ($b146) | $b86 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$147 ($b785) | $b145 | + 442% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$96 ($b515) | $b181 | + 184% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 ($b62) | $b37 | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.94 ($b26) | $b18 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 ($b37) | $b19 | + 92% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$595 ($b3,176) | $b3,962 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.41 ($b2.20) | $b1.35 | + 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$62 ($b331) | $b325 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$14 ($b74) | $b16 | + 354% | |
| TOTAL | + 97% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Canada is 97% more expensive than in Bolivia
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