Cost of living in Canada compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 96% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 96% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$18 ($b94) | $b40 | + 137% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 ($b56) | $b40 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 ($b37) | $b13 | + 184% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.38 ($b13) | $b7 | + 86% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.87 ($b20) | $b12 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.88 ($b20) | $b7 | + 212% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 ($b54) | $b20 | + 178% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.78 ($b20) | $b16 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.39 ($b13) | $b9 | + 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.32 ($b17) | $b12 | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 ($b94) | $b53 | + 80% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.33 ($b12) | $b10 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.05 ($b11) | $b3.84 | + 181% | |
| Housing | + 137% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 137% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,161 ($b11,382) | $b4,109 | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,601 ($b8,433) | $b2,670 | + 216% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$167 ($b881) | $b316 | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,606 ($b8,457) | $b2,978 | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,084 ($b5,709) | $b1,885 | + 203% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$112 ($b588) | $b273 | + 115% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$54 ($b284) | $b237 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$425 ($b2,241) | $b3,013 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$162 ($b852) | $b1,059 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 ($b56) | $b50 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$23 ($b121) | $b24 | + 409% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 28% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$68 ($b358) | $b449 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$54 ($b283) | $b461 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$114 ($b598) | $b596 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$135 ($b712) | $b508 | + 40% | |
| Transportation | + 134% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 134% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$24,836 ($b130,813) | $b109,433 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.24 ($b7) | $b3.84 | + 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$112 ($b590) | $b159 | + 271% | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 66% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 ($b56) | $b27 | + 107% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$23 ($b119) | $b42 | + 185% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$88 ($b462) | $b190 | + 143% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$8 ($b40) | $b29 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.01 ($b26) | $b23 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.06 ($b27) | $b29 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.97 ($b16) | $b11 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.34 ($b12) | $b13 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$24 ($b127) | $b40 | + 221% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 78% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$54 ($b287) | $b74 | + 290% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$28 ($b149) | $b83 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$161 ($b850) | $b161 | + 429% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$102 ($b535) | $b194 | + 176% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$11 ($b60) | $b38 | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.87 ($b26) | $b24 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 ($b37) | $b19 | + 101% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$559 ($b2,947) | $b3,426 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.39 ($b2.05) | $b1.28 | + 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$59 ($b310) | $b341 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$14 ($b76) | $b18 | + 316% | |
| TOTAL | + 95% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Canada is 95% more expensive than in Bolivia
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