- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Bolivia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Canada compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 110% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 110% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$18 ($b91) | $b29 | + 211% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 ($b52) | $b38 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 ($b37) | $b17 | + 121% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.39 ($b12) | $b6 | + 96% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.00 ($b21) | $b10 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.93 ($b20) | $b7 | + 206% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 ($b54) | $b24 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.93 ($b20) | $b12 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.43 ($b13) | $b7 | + 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.56 ($b19) | $b11 | + 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 ($b96) | $b54 | + 78% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.38 ($b12) | $b10 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.18 ($b11) | $b3.72 | + 205% | |
| Housing | + 88% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 88% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$2,109 ($b10,973) | $b4,355 | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,641 ($b8,538) | $b2,700 | + 216% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$155 ($b806) | $b665 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,597 ($b8,308) | $b3,343 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,162 ($b6,047) | $b2,264 | + 167% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$100 ($b519) | $b756 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$54 ($b280) | $b310 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$459 ($b2,389) | $b2,667 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$154 ($b800) | $b1,014 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 ($b60) | $b46 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$23 ($b122) | $b27 | + 351% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 21% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$72 ($b377) | $b338 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$58 ($b304) | $b458 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$115 ($b600) | $b625 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$136 ($b708) | $b580 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 110% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 110% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$23,207 ($b120,727) | $b116,358 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.31 ($b7) | $b3.81 | + 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$109 ($b567) | $b180 | + 216% | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 61% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 ($b53) | $b31 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$21 ($b107) | $b57 | + 88% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$95 ($b494) | $b197 | + 151% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$8 ($b43) | $b33 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.81 ($b25) | $b23 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.51 ($b29) | $b27 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.88 ($b15) | $b12 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.63 ($b14) | $b12 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 ($b129) | $b40 | + 217% | |
| Entertainment | + 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 72% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$54 ($b278) | $b125 | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$28 ($b144) | $b90 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$155 ($b805) | $b155 | + 419% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$97 ($b507) | $b201 | + 153% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$11 ($b59) | $b42 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.04 ($b26) | $b20 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 ($b37) | $b19 | + 98% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$599 ($b3,115) | $b3,376 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.53 ($b2.75) | $b1.49 | + 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$58 ($b304) | $b340 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$14 ($b72) | $b15 | + 375% | |
| TOTAL | + 83% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Canada is 83% more expensive than in Bolivia
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