- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Bolivia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Canada compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 114% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 114% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$18 ($b92) | $b28 | + 226% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 ($b51) | $b40 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 ($b37) | $b16 | + 128% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.41 ($b13) | $b6 | + 99% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.04 ($b21) | $b10 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.97 ($b21) | $b6 | + 220% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 ($b55) | $b21 | + 166% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.83 ($b20) | $b12 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.39 ($b12) | $b6 | + 99% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.51 ($b18) | $b11 | + 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 ($b95) | $b53 | + 80% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.40 ($b13) | $b10 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.26 ($b12) | $b4.03 | + 193% | |
| Housing | + 115% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 115% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$2,124 ($b11,086) | $b4,408 | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,653 ($b8,627) | $b2,823 | + 206% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$155 ($b810) | $b365 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,630 ($b8,510) | $b2,758 | + 209% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,177 ($b6,145) | $b1,780 | + 245% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$100 ($b525) | $b279 | + 88% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$53 ($b278) | $b304 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$474 ($b2,476) | $b2,835 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$156 ($b817) | $b1,152 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 ($b61) | $b44 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$24 ($b124) | $b27 | + 355% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 15% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$72 ($b374) | $b324 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$58 ($b303) | $b414 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$115 ($b599) | $b608 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$138 ($b721) | $b552 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | + 116% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 116% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,896 ($b119,526) | $b120,391 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.30 ($b7) | $b3.85 | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$109 ($b571) | $b164 | + 248% | |
| Personal Care | + 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 71% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 ($b51) | $b29 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$21 ($b109) | $b52 | + 111% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$95 ($b494) | $b174 | + 184% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$8 ($b44) | $b36 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.90 ($b26) | $b23 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.54 ($b29) | $b30 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.84 ($b15) | $b12 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.67 ($b14) | $b11 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 ($b129) | $b38 | + 241% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 62% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$54 ($b281) | $b116 | + 143% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$27 ($b143) | $b90 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$143 ($b748) | $b157 | + 377% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$98 ($b510) | $b203 | + 151% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$11 ($b59) | $b39 | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.02 ($b26) | $b19 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 ($b37) | $b18 | + 110% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$599 ($b3,128) | $b4,227 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.45 ($b2.34) | $b1.38 | + 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$63 ($b329) | $b350 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$14 ($b72) | $b16 | + 343% | |
| TOTAL | + 92% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
5.220
BOB
/
CAD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 22,245 prices entered by 3,830 different people.
Cost of living in Canada is 92% more expensive than in Bolivia
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