Cost of living in Italy compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 88% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 88% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 ($b107) | $b52 | + 106% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($b67) | $b41 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.46 ($b37) | $b13 | + 189% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.22 ($b10) | $b6 | + 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.61 ($b30) | $b13 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.23 ($b19) | $b5.84 | + 221% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 ($b56) | $b24 | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.03 ($b17) | $b11 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.33 ($b11) | $b7 | + 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.24 ($b10) | $b11 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($b57) | $b47 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.89 ($b16) | $b11 | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.97 ($b8) | $b3.98 | + 105% | |
| Housing | + 108% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 108% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,099 ($b9,227) | $b4,081 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €750 ($b6,297) | $b2,616 | + 141% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €119 ($b997) | $b286 | + 249% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €844 ($b7,088) | $b2,704 | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €540 ($b4,536) | $b1,644 | + 176% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €83 ($b698) | $b224 | + 212% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 ($b204) | $b190 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €353 ($b2,967) | $b2,560 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €103 ($b862) | $b941 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.73 ($b48) | $b42 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 ($b90) | $b32 | + 184% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 37% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 ($b684) | $b347 | + 97% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 ($b305) | $b272 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 ($b641) | $b549 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 ($b935) | $b484 | + 93% | |
| Transportation | + 88% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 88% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,170 ($b203,012) | $b103,830 | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.41 ($b12) | $b3.80 | + 212% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 ($b304) | $b177 | + 71% | |
| Personal Care | + 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 67% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.59 ($b47) | $b46 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 ($b74) | $b25 | + 194% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €77 ($b647) | $b211 | + 206% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.60 ($b47) | $b49 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.30 ($b28) | $b22 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.86 ($b24) | $b26 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.95 ($b16) | $b11 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.82 ($b15) | $b12 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 ($b145) | $b57 | + 156% | |
| Entertainment | + 75% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 75% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 ($b274) | $b63 | + 331% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 ($b152) | $b85 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 ($b673) | $b249 | + 171% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 ($b550) | $b204 | + 170% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 ($b75) | $b38 | + 100% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.66 ($b14) | $b24 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.83 ($b41) | $b18 | + 123% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €456 ($b3,830) | $b2,975 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 ($b1.64) | $b1.35 | + 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 ($b400) | $b341 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.56 ($b47) | $b17 | + 180% | |
| TOTAL | + 88% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 88% more expensive than in Bolivia
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