Cost of living in Canada compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 112% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 112% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Canada | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$23 ($b118) | $b58 | + 104% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$13 ($b67) | $b47 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$9 ($b44) | $b16 | + 182% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.10 ($b16) | $b7 | + 139% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.67 ($b29) | $b12 | + 141% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.37 ($b27) | $b7 | + 307% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 ($b51) | $b20 | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.96 ($b25) | $b11 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.10 ($b16) | $b9 | + 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.68 ($b19) | $b11 | + 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 ($b94) | $b56 | + 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.09 ($b16) | $b10 | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.84 ($b14) | $b3.98 | + 262% | |
| Housing | + 232% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 232% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Canada | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,683 ($b13,631) | $b3,585 | + 280% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,094 ($b10,637) | $b2,409 | + 342% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$215 ($b1,093) | $b289 | + 278% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,827 ($b9,283) | $b2,498 | + 272% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,418 ($b7,202) | $b1,712 | + 321% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$129 ($b653) | $b227 | + 188% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$71 ($b358) | $b155 | + 131% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$417 ($b2,117) | $b2,622 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$214 ($b1,088) | $b1,020 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$15 ($b75) | $b53 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$30 ($b154) | $b35 | + 340% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 7% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Canada | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$79 ($b402) | $b374 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$58 ($b295) | $b303 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$124 ($b629) | $b578 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$148 ($b750) | $b448 | + 67% | |
| Transportation | + 135% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 135% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Canada | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$31,405 ($b159,537) | $b88,704 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.66 ($b8) | $b3.87 | + 118% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$104 ($b529) | $b185 | + 187% | |
| Personal Care | + 93% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 93% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Canada | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$13 ($b64) | $b45 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$25 ($b125) | $b59 | + 113% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$119 ($b604) | $b181 | + 234% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 ($b46) | $b47 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$7 ($b33) | $b23 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$6 ($b33) | $b27 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.48 ($b23) | $b9 | + 142% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.51 ($b18) | $b12 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$30 ($b150) | $b48 | + 213% | |
| Entertainment | + 107% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 107% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Canada | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$66 ($b334) | $b62 | + 438% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$32 ($b160) | $b81 | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$165 ($b840) | $b181 | + 364% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$115 ($b584) | $b169 | + 246% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$15 ($b74) | $b36 | + 106% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.45 ($b28) | $b26 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 ($b38) | $b20 | + 93% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$736 ($b3,738) | $b2,827 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.43 ($b2.19) | $b1.39 | + 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$64 ($b325) | $b314 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$17 ($b85) | $b16 | + 420% | |
| TOTAL | + 132% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Canada is 132% more expensive than in Bolivia
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