Cost of living in Italy compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 82% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 82% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 ($b101) | $b40 | + 154% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($b61) | $b40 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.41 ($b34) | $b13 | + 158% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.22 ($b9) | $b7 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.42 ($b26) | $b12 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.03 ($b15) | $b7 | + 136% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 ($b50) | $b20 | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.79 ($b14) | $b16 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.31 ($b10) | $b9 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.29 ($b10) | $b12 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($b51) | $b53 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.92 ($b15) | $b10 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.30 ($b10) | $b3.84 | + 159% | |
| Housing | + 93% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 93% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,325 ($b10,102) | $b4,109 | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €935 ($b7,133) | $b2,670 | + 167% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €117 ($b895) | $b316 | + 183% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €808 ($b6,160) | $b2,978 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €619 ($b4,719) | $b1,885 | + 150% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €89 ($b676) | $b273 | + 148% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 ($b178) | $b237 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €342 ($b2,607) | $b3,013 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €107 ($b816) | $b1,059 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.80 ($b37) | $b50 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 ($b78) | $b24 | + 230% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 24% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 ($b630) | $b449 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 ($b228) | $b461 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 ($b663) | $b596 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 ($b877) | $b508 | + 73% | |
| Transportation | + 78% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 78% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,930 ($b174,852) | $b109,309 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.56 ($b12) | $b3.84 | + 209% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 ($b273) | $b159 | + 71% | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 61% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 ($b56) | $b27 | + 108% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 ($b70) | $b42 | + 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €79 ($b601) | $b190 | + 216% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.39 ($b33) | $b29 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.10 ($b24) | $b23 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.71 ($b21) | $b29 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.05 ($b16) | $b11 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.70 ($b13) | $b13 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 ($b118) | $b40 | + 199% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 61% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 ($b267) | $b74 | + 264% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 ($b129) | $b83 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €103 ($b788) | $b161 | + 390% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 ($b486) | $b194 | + 151% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 ($b67) | $b38 | + 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.46 ($b11) | $b24 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.01 ($b38) | $b19 | + 105% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €433 ($b3,304) | $b3,426 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.14 ($b1.10) | $b1.28 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €59 ($b448) | $b341 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.38 ($b41) | $b18 | + 125% | |
| TOTAL | + 68% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
7.626
BOB
/
EUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,364 prices entered by 654 different people.
Cost of living in Italy is 68% more expensive than in Bolivia
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 106% more expensive than in Bolivia
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 133% more expensive than in Bolivia
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Bolivia
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Bolivia
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 109% more expensive than in Bolivia
- Cost of living in Argentina is 18% cheaper than in Bolivia
- Cost of living in Albania is 9% more expensive than in Bolivia
- Cost of living in Angola is 40% more expensive than in Bolivia