Cost of living in India compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 26% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| India | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨387 ($b32) | $b64 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨353 ($b29) | $b47 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨172 ($b14) | $b14 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨58 ($b4.80) | $b6 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨86 ($b7) | $b12 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨46 ($b3.79) | $b7 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨262 ($b22) | $b20 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨165 ($b14) | $b11 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨32 ($b2.64) | $b9 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨169 ($b14) | $b11 | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨798 ($b66) | $b53 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨98 ($b8) | $b11 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨40 ($b3.31) | $b3.98 | - 17% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in India is 20% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| India | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨35,685 ($b2,962) | $b3,545 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨22,997 ($b1,909) | $b2,494 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,784 ($b397) | $b293 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨27,549 ($b2,286) | $b2,484 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨16,227 ($b1,347) | $b1,741 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨5,217 ($b433) | $b208 | + 108% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨630 ($b52) | $b177 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨31,090 ($b2,580) | $b2,589 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,916 ($b989) | $b1,020 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨571 ($b47) | $b53 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨595 ($b49) | $b40 | + 24% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in India is 30% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| India | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,383 ($b198) | $b371 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,947 ($b245) | $b303 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,074 ($b338) | $b578 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,115 ($b258) | $b448 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in India is about the same as in Bolivia | ||||
| India | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,501,930 ($b124,654) | $b88,704 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨105 ($b9) | $b3.80 | + 128% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,156 ($b96) | $b177 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 35% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| India | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨155 ($b13) | $b45 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨289 ($b24) | $b59 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨932 ($b77) | $b186 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨381 ($b32) | $b44 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨204 ($b17) | $b23 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨288 ($b24) | $b27 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨178 ($b15) | $b9 | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨94 ($b8) | $b12 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨317 ($b26) | $b50 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 26% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| India | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,414 ($b117) | $b62 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨584 ($b48) | $b80 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,372 ($b114) | $b181 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,007 ($b167) | $b177 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨817 ($b68) | $b37 | + 84% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨226 ($b19) | $b26 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨179 ($b15) | $b20 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨53,125 ($b4,409) | $b2,827 | + 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.29 ($b0.11) | $b1.39 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,424 ($b118) | $b333 | - 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨268 ($b22) | $b16 | + 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,834 prices entered by 1,384 different people.
Cost of living in India is 20% cheaper than in Bolivia
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