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Cost of living in Bolivia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b31 (R$ 18) | R$ 28 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $b40 (R$ 23) | R$ 26 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b23 (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b6 (R$ 3.58) | R$ 3.37 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b11 (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b7 (R$ 3.69) | R$ 4.90 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b21 (R$ 12) | R$ 15 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b14 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.77 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b7 (R$ 4.17) | R$ 3.31 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b12 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.62 | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b83 (R$ 47) | R$ 39 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $b10 (R$ 5.55) | R$ 6 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.91 (R$ 2.22) | R$ 3.13 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 0% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $b4,431 (R$ 2,514) | R$ 3,055 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $b2,555 (R$ 1,450) | R$ 1,895 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b570 (R$ 324) | R$ 670 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $b3,022 (R$ 1,715) | R$ 2,127 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $b1,981 (R$ 1,124) | R$ 1,297 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $b630 (R$ 357) | R$ 403 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $b323 (R$ 183) | R$ 80 | + 130% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $b2,953 (R$ 1,676) | R$ 1,730 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,131 (R$ 642) | R$ 419 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b46 (R$ 26) | R$ 19 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b31 (R$ 17) | R$ 17 | + 4% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 24% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $b379 (R$ 215) | R$ 204 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $b414 (R$ 235) | R$ 181 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b631 (R$ 358) | R$ 334 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b603 (R$ 342) | R$ 253 | + 35% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 41% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b113,710 (R$ 64,529) | R$ 86,536 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.80 (R$ 2.15) | R$ 4.39 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b179 (R$ 101) | R$ 203 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 13% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b36 (R$ 21) | R$ 18 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b62 (R$ 35) | R$ 53 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $b218 (R$ 124) | R$ 233 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $b30 (R$ 17) | R$ 16 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b24 (R$ 14) | R$ 12 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b33 (R$ 18) | R$ 15 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b11 (R$ 6) | R$ 5.90 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b12 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.02 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b44 (R$ 25) | R$ 38 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 17% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b94 (R$ 53) | R$ 97 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b85 (R$ 48) | R$ 49 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b161 (R$ 91) | R$ 177 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b197 (R$ 112) | R$ 179 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b41 (R$ 23) | R$ 23 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b23 (R$ 13) | R$ 9 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b20 (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | + 4% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $b3,481 (R$ 1,976) | R$ 2,609 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.66 (R$ 0.94) | R$ 1.22 | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b300 (R$ 170) | R$ 111 | + 53% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $b22 (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.567
BRL
/
BOB
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 21,455 prices entered by 2,102 different people.
Cost of living in Bolivia is 15% cheaper than in Brazil
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