Cost of living in Canada compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 133% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 133% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Canada | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$25 ($b120) | $b53 | + 124% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$15 ($b73) | $b37 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$11 ($b54) | $b14 | + 289% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.02 ($b15) | $b7 | + 111% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.63 ($b27) | $b13 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.83 ($b28) | $b8 | + 254% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$14 ($b65) | $b20 | + 227% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.25 ($b25) | $b14 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.94 ($b19) | $b8 | + 151% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$4.05 ($b19) | $b10 | + 95% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$23 ($b110) | $b52 | + 114% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.34 ($b16) | $b12 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.60 ($b12) | $b4.22 | + 196% | |
| Housing | + 265% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 265% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Canada | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,815 ($b13,537) | $b3,340 | + 305% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,379 ($b11,438) | $b2,373 | + 382% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$261 ($b1,253) | $b349 | + 260% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,122 ($b10,206) | $b2,104 | + 385% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,660 ($b7,984) | $b1,561 | + 412% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$131 ($b630) | $b292 | + 116% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$70 ($b337) | $b146 | + 131% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$415 ($b1,997) | $b2,618 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$201 ($b967) | $b1,080 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$18 ($b86) | $b65 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$31 ($b150) | $b30 | + 403% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 18% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Canada | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$92 ($b442) | $b426 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$64 ($b305) | $b233 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$135 ($b649) | $b658 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$162 ($b781) | $b603 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | + 136% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 136% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Canada | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$34,739 ($b167,041) | $b130,679 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.64 ($b8) | $b3.81 | + 107% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$107 ($b514) | $b157 | + 228% | |
| Personal Care | + 83% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 83% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Canada | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 ($b56) | $b41 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$33 ($b160) | $b74 | + 116% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$160 ($b767) | $b224 | + 243% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 ($b48) | $b31 | + 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$8 ($b38) | $b27 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$7 ($b34) | $b31 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.46 ($b21) | $b11 | + 87% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.53 ($b17) | $b22 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$34 ($b162) | $b76 | + 113% | |
| Entertainment | + 101% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 101% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Canada | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$75 ($b359) | $b77 | + 364% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$35 ($b166) | $b89 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$158 ($b761) | $b152 | + 401% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$137 ($b661) | $b165 | + 300% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$15 ($b72) | $b48 | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.68 ($b27) | $b26 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 ($b39) | $b20 | + 98% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$679 ($b3,266) | $b4,257 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.60 ($b2.91) | $b1.40 | + 107% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$56 ($b270) | $b354 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$19 ($b91) | $b19 | + 383% | |
| TOTAL | + 141% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2025.
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Cost of living in Canada is 141% more expensive than in Bolivia
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