Cost of living in Canada compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 131% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 131% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Canada | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$23 ($b115) | $b53 | + 120% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$12 ($b62) | $b42 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 ($b42) | $b13 | + 210% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.06 ($b15) | $b6 | + 138% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.83 ($b24) | $b11 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.40 ($b22) | $b6 | + 260% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 ($b51) | $b22 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.64 ($b23) | $b11 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.01 ($b15) | $b7 | + 114% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.85 ($b19) | $b10 | + 86% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$19 ($b95) | $b45 | + 112% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.57 ($b13) | $b10 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.56 ($b13) | $b2.73 | + 373% | |
| Housing | + 226% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 226% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Canada | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,622 ($b13,243) | $b3,530 | + 275% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,103 ($b10,620) | $b2,337 | + 354% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$206 ($b1,040) | $b258 | + 304% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,834 ($b9,263) | $b2,494 | + 271% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,443 ($b7,285) | $b1,665 | + 337% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$128 ($b647) | $b180 | + 260% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$68 ($b342) | $b149 | + 130% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$415 ($b2,094) | $b2,541 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$184 ($b929) | $b889 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 ($b62) | $b47 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$27 ($b137) | $b35 | + 287% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 21% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Canada | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$75 ($b379) | $b307 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$55 ($b280) | $b250 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$118 ($b596) | $b516 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$152 ($b765) | $b447 | + 71% | |
| Transportation | + 140% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 140% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Canada | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$28,967 ($b146,277) | $b94,397 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.82 ($b9) | $b3.82 | + 141% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$111 ($b560) | $b178 | + 214% | |
| 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$11 ($b54) | $b33 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$24 ($b120) | $b59 | + 101% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$99 ($b500) | $b209 | + 139% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 ($b46) | $b37 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.56 ($b28) | $b24 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.78 ($b29) | $b30 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.45 ($b17) | $b9 | + 98% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.16 ($b16) | $b14 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$29 ($b147) | $b78 | + 89% | |
| Entertainment | + 109% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 109% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Canada | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$74 ($b371) | $b79 | + 369% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$30 ($b150) | $b88 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$143 ($b724) | $b140 | + 418% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$114 ($b576) | $b197 | + 192% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$14 ($b69) | $b40 | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.28 ($b27) | $b25 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 ($b40) | $b20 | + 105% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$877 ($b4,429) | $b2,757 | + 61% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.46 ($b2.31) | $b1.23 | + 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$67 ($b340) | $b321 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$18 ($b90) | $b18 | + 398% | |
| TOTAL | + 139% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Canada is 139% more expensive than in Bolivia
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