- Cost of Living
- Bolivia
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bolivia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 15% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b28 (R$ 16) | R$ 29 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $b37 (R$ 21) | R$ 26 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b17 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b6 (R$ 3.61) | R$ 3.27 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b10 (R$ 5.77) | R$ 7 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b6 (R$ 3.59) | R$ 4.80 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b22 (R$ 13) | R$ 15 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b12 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.65 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b6 (R$ 3.66) | R$ 3.28 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.56 | + 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b51 (R$ 29) | R$ 40 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $b10 (R$ 5.52) | R$ 6 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.88 (R$ 2.20) | R$ 3.25 | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 10% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $b4,408 (R$ 2,500) | R$ 3,162 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $b2,823 (R$ 1,601) | R$ 1,956 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b365 (R$ 207) | R$ 579 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $b2,758 (R$ 1,564) | R$ 2,172 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $b1,780 (R$ 1,010) | R$ 1,364 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $b279 (R$ 158) | R$ 416 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $b304 (R$ 172) | R$ 83 | + 108% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $b2,835 (R$ 1,607) | R$ 1,727 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,152 (R$ 653) | R$ 425 | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b44 (R$ 25) | R$ 21 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b27 (R$ 15) | R$ 17 | - 8% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 19% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $b324 (R$ 183) | R$ 207 | - 11% | |
| 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) | $b615 (R$ 349) | R$ 331 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b552 (R$ 313) | R$ 256 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 40% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b120,391 (R$ 68,269) | R$ 87,434 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.84 (R$ 2.18) | R$ 4.33 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b179 (R$ 102) | R$ 203 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 19% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b29 (R$ 17) | R$ 17 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b52 (R$ 29) | R$ 47 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $b182 (R$ 103) | R$ 235 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $b36 (R$ 20) | R$ 18 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b23 (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b30 (R$ 17) | R$ 15 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b12 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b11 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.08 | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b39 (R$ 22) | R$ 39 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 15% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b116 (R$ 66) | R$ 97 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b89 (R$ 50) | R$ 51 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b157 (R$ 89) | R$ 179 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b203 (R$ 115) | R$ 179 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b39 (R$ 22) | R$ 23 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b20 (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b18 (R$ 10) | R$ 11 | - 8% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $b4,227 (R$ 2,397) | R$ 2,726 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.38 (R$ 0.78) | R$ 1.16 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b337 (R$ 191) | R$ 116 | + 65% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $b16 (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.567
BRL
/
BOB
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Cost of living in Bolivia is 19% cheaper than in Brazil
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