Cost of living in Switzerland compared to Bolivia
Currency:
Food | + 235% | |||
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Food in Switzerland is 235% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
Switzerland | Bolivia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 27 ($b208) | $b57 | + 264% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 ($b124) | $b49 | + 154% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 11 ($b84) | $b15 | + 473% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.81 ($b14) | $b7 | + 115% | |
12 eggs, large | CHF 8 ($b66) | $b13 | + 426% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.50 ($b35) | $b6 | + 441% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 10 ($b79) | $b20 | + 305% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.33 ($b34) | $b12 | + 180% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.27 ($b18) | $b8 | + 113% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.33 ($b18) | $b12 | + 55% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 13 ($b99) | $b52 | + 90% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.87 ($b22) | $b10 | + 119% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.35 ($b18) | $b4.48 | + 309% | |
Housing | + 508% | |||
Housing in Switzerland is 508% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
Switzerland | Bolivia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,527 ($b27,544) | $b3,186 | + 765% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 2,866 ($b22,383) | $b2,200 | + 917% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 205 ($b1,602) | $b347 | + 362% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 2,179 ($b17,013) | $b2,412 | + 605% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,557 ($b12,159) | $b1,543 | + 688% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 94 ($b734) | $b281 | + 161% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 53 ($b417) | $b133 | + 214% | |
40” flat screen tv | CHF 305 ($b2,384) | $b2,533 | - 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 116 ($b905) | $b1,210 | - 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 17 ($b133) | $b45 | + 196% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 30 ($b233) | $b35 | + 560% | |
Clothes | + 87% | |||
Clothes in Switzerland is 87% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
Switzerland | Bolivia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 111 ($b868) | $b441 | + 97% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 64 ($b497) | $b280 | + 78% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 118 ($b925) | $b610 | + 51% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 184 ($b1,440) | $b529 | + 172% | |
Transportation | + 197% | |||
Transportation in Switzerland is 197% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
Switzerland | Bolivia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 36,492 ($b284,967) | $b114,602 | + 149% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.84 ($b14) | $b3.88 | + 271% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 78 ($b613) | $b177 | + 246% | |
Personal Care | + 229% | |||
Personal Care in Switzerland is 229% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
Switzerland | Bolivia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 13 ($b98) | $b58 | + 69% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 26 ($b206) | $b57 | + 260% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 211 ($b1,648) | $b206 | + 701% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 5.94 ($b46) | $b39 | + 19% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.15 ($b32) | $b25 | + 32% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 7 ($b53) | $b28 | + 88% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 4.35 ($b34) | $b10 | + 250% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CHF 4.98 ($b39) | $b12 | + 226% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 58 ($b456) | $b79 | + 478% | |
Entertainment | + 167% | |||
Entertainment in Switzerland is 167% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
Switzerland | Bolivia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 71 ($b552) | $b96 | + 476% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CHF 39 ($b304) | $b88 | + 247% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 101 ($b791) | $b190 | + 316% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 125 ($b980) | $b208 | + 371% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 ($b135) | $b36 | + 277% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.21 ($b41) | $b24 | + 69% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 7 ($b53) | $b21 | + 156% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 434 ($b3,386) | $b4,200 | - 19% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.33 ($b2.58) | $b1.06 | + 144% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 88 ($b687) | $b363 | + 89% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 ($b68) | $b20 | + 237% | |
TOTAL | + 255% |
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Switzerland is 255% more expensive than in Bolivia
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