Cost of living in Canada compared to Bolivia
Currency:
Food | + 124% | |||
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Food in Canada is 124% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
Canada | Bolivia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$24 ($b121) | $b57 | + 111% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$14 ($b73) | $b49 | + 49% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$10 ($b49) | $b15 | + 237% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.28 ($b17) | $b7 | + 154% | |
12 eggs, large | C$5.88 ($b30) | $b13 | + 138% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.56 ($b28) | $b6 | + 336% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 ($b56) | $b20 | + 185% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.47 ($b28) | $b12 | + 130% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.31 ($b17) | $b8 | + 102% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$4.03 ($b21) | $b12 | + 75% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$21 ($b107) | $b52 | + 105% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.23 ($b16) | $b10 | + 61% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.58 ($b13) | $b4.48 | + 193% | |
Housing | + 273% | |||
Housing in Canada is 273% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
Canada | Bolivia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,889 ($b14,704) | $b3,186 | + 362% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,295 ($b11,681) | $b2,200 | + 431% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$240 ($b1,219) | $b347 | + 252% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,062 ($b10,496) | $b2,412 | + 335% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,501 ($b7,641) | $b1,543 | + 395% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$128 ($b653) | $b281 | + 132% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$65 ($b331) | $b133 | + 149% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$401 ($b2,041) | $b2,533 | - 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$213 ($b1,084) | $b1,210 | - 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$14 ($b72) | $b45 | + 61% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$30 ($b151) | $b35 | + 328% | |
Clothes | + 9% | |||
Clothes in Canada is 9% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
Canada | Bolivia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$80 ($b409) | $b441 | - 7% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$57 ($b288) | $b280 | + 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$147 ($b749) | $b610 | + 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$173 ($b883) | $b529 | + 67% | |
Transportation | + 133% | |||
Transportation in Canada is 133% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
Canada | Bolivia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$33,546 ($b170,770) | $b114,602 | + 49% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.60 ($b8) | $b3.88 | + 110% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$106 ($b539) | $b177 | + 204% | |
Personal Care | + 67% | |||
Personal Care in Canada is 67% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
Canada | Bolivia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 ($b55) | $b58 | - 4% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$24 ($b122) | $b57 | + 114% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$103 ($b524) | $b206 | + 155% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 ($b49) | $b39 | + 27% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$6 ($b33) | $b25 | + 34% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$6 ($b33) | $b28 | + 16% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.45 ($b23) | $b10 | + 133% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$3.63 ($b18) | $b12 | + 55% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$31 ($b157) | $b79 | + 99% | |
Entertainment | + 100% | |||
Entertainment in Canada is 100% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
Canada | Bolivia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$68 ($b345) | $b96 | + 260% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$31 ($b158) | $b88 | + 81% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$217 ($b1,103) | $b190 | + 480% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$129 ($b658) | $b208 | + 217% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$15 ($b76) | $b36 | + 111% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.88 ($b30) | $b24 | + 24% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 ($b41) | $b21 | + 100% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$808 ($b4,115) | $b4,200 | - 2% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.44 ($b2.26) | $b1.06 | + 114% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$67 ($b341) | $b363 | - 6% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$18 ($b90) | $b20 | + 346% | |
TOTAL | + 137% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Canada is 137% more expensive than in Bolivia
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