Cost of living in Spain compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 65% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Spain | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 ($b113) | $b48 | + 137% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($b60) | $b40 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.52 ($b25) | $b12 | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.86 ($b6) | $b6 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.38 ($b17) | $b10 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.68 ($b12) | $b7 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 ($b46) | $b23 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.76 ($b13) | $b11 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.10 ($b8) | $b7 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.90 ($b6) | $b11 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($b47) | $b44 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.77 ($b13) | $b10 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.87 ($b6) | $b3.00 | + 108% | |
| Housing | + 92% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 92% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Spain | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,172 ($b8,354) | $b3,894 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €752 ($b5,357) | $b2,252 | + 138% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €113 ($b804) | $b265 | + 203% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €706 ($b5,031) | $b2,805 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €532 ($b3,792) | $b1,646 | + 130% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €73 ($b517) | $b179 | + 188% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 ($b215) | $b156 | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €342 ($b2,435) | $b2,207 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 ($b662) | $b850 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 ($b53) | $b48 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 ($b75) | $b23 | + 231% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 32% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Spain | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €72 ($b516) | $b277 | + 86% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 ($b213) | $b193 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 ($b557) | $b491 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 ($b615) | $b377 | + 63% | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 70% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Spain | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,262 ($b165,834) | $b103,895 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.61 ($b12) | $b4.14 | + 178% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €41 ($b291) | $b176 | + 66% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 11% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Spain | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.63 ($b40) | $b31 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 ($b47) | $b45 | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €59 ($b418) | $b200 | + 109% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.16 ($b30) | $b39 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.50 ($b18) | $b26 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.84 ($b20) | $b30 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.44 ($b10) | $b11 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.88 ($b13) | $b15 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 ($b123) | $b70 | + 76% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 19% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Spain | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 ($b222) | $b80 | + 178% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 ($b114) | $b82 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 ($b354) | $b129 | + 175% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €41 ($b295) | $b159 | + 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 ($b69) | $b36 | + 89% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.64 ($b19) | $b23 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.04 ($b29) | $b18 | + 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €447 ($b3,183) | $b4,060 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 ($b1.10) | $b1.49 | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 ($b334) | $b358 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.97 ($b35) | $b16 | + 123% | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 8,644 prices entered by 1,221 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Spain is 56% more expensive than in Bolivia
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