- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Bolivia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Canada compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 122% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 122% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$17 ($b93) | $b26 | + 259% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 ($b52) | $b40 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 ($b39) | $b15 | + 158% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.46 ($b13) | $b6 | + 106% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.11 ($b22) | $b10 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.12 ($b22) | $b7 | + 207% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 ($b57) | $b20 | + 191% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.70 ($b20) | $b11 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.38 ($b13) | $b7 | + 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.54 ($b19) | $b11 | + 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$19 ($b99) | $b56 | + 77% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.41 ($b13) | $b9 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.34 ($b12) | $b4.10 | + 205% | |
| Housing | + 131% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 131% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$2,122 ($b11,323) | $b4,246 | + 167% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,645 ($b8,777) | $b2,789 | + 215% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$163 ($b869) | $b367 | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,666 ($b8,888) | $b2,524 | + 252% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,217 ($b6,496) | $b1,548 | + 320% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$107 ($b570) | $b265 | + 115% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$53 ($b282) | $b322 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$490 ($b2,614) | $b3,227 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$159 ($b851) | $b1,118 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 ($b61) | $b42 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$24 ($b127) | $b18 | + 599% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 17% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$70 ($b376) | $b350 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$57 ($b305) | $b438 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$116 ($b617) | $b604 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$141 ($b752) | $b566 | + 33% | |
| 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$22,608 ($b120,640) | $b137,407 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.24 ($b7) | $b3.81 | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$111 ($b594) | $b120 | + 394% | |
| Personal Care | + 99% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 99% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 ($b53) | $b39 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$21 ($b113) | $b32 | + 257% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$93 ($b496) | $b159 | + 212% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$8 ($b43) | $b35 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.93 ($b26) | $b20 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.56 ($b30) | $b22 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.96 ($b16) | $b11 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.89 ($b15) | $b14 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 ($b133) | $b29 | + 351% | |
| Entertainment | + 87% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 87% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$54 ($b286) | $b83 | + 244% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$28 ($b147) | $b78 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$153 ($b817) | $b85 | + 860% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$96 ($b512) | $b199 | + 157% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 ($b62) | $b34 | + 83% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.86 ($b26) | $b17 | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 ($b37) | $b19 | + 95% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$586 ($b3,129) | $b4,400 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.46 ($b2.43) | $b1.20 | + 102% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$61 ($b325) | $b284 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$14 ($b73) | $b16 | + 347% | |
| TOTAL | + 107% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Canada is 107% more expensive than in Bolivia
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