Cost of living in Canada compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 94% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 94% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$19 ($b101) | $b55 | + 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 ($b59) | $b41 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 ($b36) | $b13 | + 178% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.47 ($b13) | $b6 | + 112% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.83 ($b21) | $b13 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.51 ($b24) | $b5.89 | + 314% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 ($b52) | $b22 | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.90 ($b21) | $b12 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.70 ($b15) | $b7 | + 96% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.13 ($b17) | $b11 | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 ($b95) | $b48 | + 99% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.28 ($b12) | $b11 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.22 ($b12) | $b3.65 | + 230% | |
| Housing | + 170% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 170% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,284 ($b12,366) | $b4,000 | + 209% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,764 ($b9,551) | $b2,749 | + 247% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$171 ($b928) | $b306 | + 204% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,724 ($b9,337) | $b2,923 | + 219% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,280 ($b6,932) | $b1,846 | + 275% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$110 ($b595) | $b216 | + 175% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$54 ($b294) | $b197 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$375 ($b2,030) | $b2,560 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$162 ($b878) | $b941 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 ($b59) | $b41 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$22 ($b120) | $b29 | + 318% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is about the same as in Bolivia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$72 ($b389) | $b336 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$48 ($b259) | $b291 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$109 ($b589) | $b544 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$139 ($b755) | $b484 | + 56% | |
| Transportation | + 149% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 149% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$25,331 ($b137,168) | $b94,866 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.12 ($b6) | $b3.82 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$119 ($b642) | $b175 | + 266% | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 57% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 ($b60) | $b46 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$16 ($b88) | $b25 | + 252% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$79 ($b429) | $b198 | + 117% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$8 ($b44) | $b49 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.99 ($b27) | $b23 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.52 ($b30) | $b26 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.21 ($b17) | $b11 | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.63 ($b14) | $b12 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 ($b134) | $b57 | + 137% | |
| Entertainment | + 81% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 81% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$54 ($b293) | $b63 | + 362% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$29 ($b155) | $b84 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$156 ($b844) | $b176 | + 379% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$92 ($b497) | $b204 | + 144% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$13 ($b68) | $b39 | + 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.80 ($b26) | $b23 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 ($b41) | $b17 | + 133% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$568 ($b3,074) | $b2,975 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.42 ($b2.28) | $b1.46 | + 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$58 ($b313) | $b341 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$14 ($b78) | $b16 | + 377% | |
| TOTAL | + 114% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Canada is 114% more expensive than in Bolivia
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