Cost of living in Bolivia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 10% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Bolivia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b48 (R$ 34) | R$ 30 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b40 (R$ 29) | R$ 31 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b12 (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b6 (R$ 4.50) | R$ 4.40 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b10 (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b7 (R$ 5.11) | R$ 7 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b23 (R$ 16) | R$ 20 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b11 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b7 (R$ 4.95) | R$ 4.80 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.65 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b44 (R$ 32) | R$ 42 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b10 (R$ 7) | R$ 8 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.00 (R$ 2.15) | R$ 3.80 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 11% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Bolivia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b3,894 (R$ 2,791) | R$ 2,849 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,304 (R$ 1,652) | R$ 2,011 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b265 (R$ 190) | R$ 558 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,843 (R$ 2,038) | R$ 2,246 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,646 (R$ 1,180) | R$ 1,489 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b179 (R$ 129) | R$ 404 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b156 (R$ 112) | R$ 84 | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b2,207 (R$ 1,582) | R$ 2,006 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b850 (R$ 610) | R$ 588 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b47 (R$ 33) | R$ 26 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b23 (R$ 16) | R$ 19 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 27% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Bolivia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b277 (R$ 199) | R$ 244 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b193 (R$ 139) | R$ 221 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b491 (R$ 352) | R$ 348 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b377 (R$ 270) | R$ 266 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 38% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Bolivia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b103,895 (R$ 74,482) | R$ 99,035 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b4.14 (R$ 2.97) | R$ 7 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b176 (R$ 126) | R$ 223 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Bolivia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b31 (R$ 22) | R$ 17 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b45 (R$ 32) | R$ 52 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b200 (R$ 143) | R$ 244 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b39 (R$ 28) | R$ 17 | + 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b26 (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b30 (R$ 22) | R$ 17 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b11 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b15 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.66 | + 132% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b70 (R$ 50) | R$ 48 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 8% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Bolivia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b80 (R$ 57) | R$ 92 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b82 (R$ 59) | R$ 53 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b129 (R$ 92) | R$ 189 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b159 (R$ 114) | R$ 189 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b34 (R$ 25) | R$ 26 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b23 (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b18 (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b4,060 (R$ 2,911) | R$ 3,925 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.49 (R$ 1.07) | R$ 1.29 | - 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b358 (R$ 256) | R$ 122 | + 110% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b16 (R$ 11) | R$ 12 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 17,648 prices entered by 2,129 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
Exchange rate:
0.717
BRL
/
BOB
Cost of living in Bolivia is 19% cheaper than in Brazil
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