- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Bolivia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 111% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 111% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 ($b103) | $b26 | + 297% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 ($b64) | $b41 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.32 ($b35) | $b17 | + 106% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.28 ($b10) | $b6 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.85 ($b31) | $b11 | + 191% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.20 ($b18) | $b7 | + 170% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 ($b50) | $b21 | + 141% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.02 ($b16) | $b11 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.32 ($b11) | $b6 | + 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.34 ($b11) | $b12 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($b58) | $b53 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.01 ($b16) | $b10 | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.27 ($b10) | $b4.00 | + 155% | |
| Housing | + 80% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 80% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,280 ($b10,294) | $b4,122 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €871 ($b6,999) | $b2,648 | + 164% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €127 ($b1,023) | $b422 | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €788 ($b6,332) | $b2,934 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €550 ($b4,421) | $b1,677 | + 164% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €128 ($b1,025) | $b323 | + 217% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 ($b183) | $b310 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €390 ($b3,135) | $b2,782 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 ($b908) | $b1,005 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.79 ($b39) | $b41 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 ($b78) | $b47 | + 67% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 0% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 ($b680) | $b329 | + 106% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 ($b282) | $b401 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 ($b729) | $b612 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 ($b956) | $b546 | + 75% | |
| Transportation | + 67% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 67% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,246 ($b162,771) | $b143,814 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 ($b12) | $b3.75 | + 220% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 ($b285) | $b145 | + 97% | |
| Personal Care | + 106% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 106% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 ($b73) | $b26 | + 185% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 ($b74) | $b47 | + 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €83 ($b669) | $b176 | + 279% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.99 ($b40) | $b38 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.43 ($b28) | $b21 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.08 ($b25) | $b28 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.22 ($b18) | $b12 | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.02 ($b16) | $b11 | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 ($b149) | $b39 | + 278% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 70% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 ($b255) | $b111 | + 131% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 ($b135) | $b83 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €68 ($b544) | $b145 | + 275% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 ($b506) | $b193 | + 162% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 ($b69) | $b38 | + 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.58 ($b13) | $b18 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.98 ($b40) | $b20 | + 97% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €479 ($b3,850) | $b3,962 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 ($b1.97) | $b1.35 | + 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €59 ($b477) | $b317 | + 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.28 ($b42) | $b17 | + 149% | |
| TOTAL | + 76% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 76% more expensive than in Bolivia
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