Cost of living in Bolivia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Bolivia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b52 (R$ 42) | R$ 36 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b44 (R$ 36) | R$ 35 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b13 (R$ 10) | R$ 11 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 (R$ 5.48) | R$ 5.17 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b13 (R$ 10) | R$ 13 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b8 (R$ 6) | R$ 8 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b19 (R$ 15) | R$ 24 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b13 (R$ 10) | R$ 11 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b8 (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b10 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b52 (R$ 42) | R$ 48 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b11 (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b4.27 (R$ 3.45) | R$ 4.49 | - 23% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 26% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Bolivia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b3,041 (R$ 2,454) | R$ 3,844 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,236 (R$ 1,804) | R$ 2,567 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b421 (R$ 340) | R$ 709 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,331 (R$ 1,881) | R$ 2,857 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,503 (R$ 1,213) | R$ 1,816 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b313 (R$ 253) | R$ 524 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b143 (R$ 115) | R$ 97 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b2,414 (R$ 1,948) | R$ 1,853 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,078 (R$ 870) | R$ 640 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b55 (R$ 44) | R$ 30 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b23 (R$ 19) | R$ 22 | - 13% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 5% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Bolivia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b433 (R$ 349) | R$ 258 | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b230 (R$ 186) | R$ 264 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b623 (R$ 503) | R$ 409 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b586 (R$ 473) | R$ 321 | + 47% | |
| 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 | $b103,063 (R$ 83,164) | R$ 116,838 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.85 (R$ 3.10) | R$ 5.82 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b169 (R$ 136) | R$ 242 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 17% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Bolivia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b41 (R$ 33) | R$ 22 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b74 (R$ 60) | R$ 47 | + 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b217 (R$ 175) | R$ 275 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b32 (R$ 26) | R$ 22 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b24 (R$ 19) | R$ 13 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b30 (R$ 24) | R$ 18 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b10 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b16 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.63 | + 129% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b88 (R$ 71) | R$ 56 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Bolivia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b87 (R$ 71) | R$ 111 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b86 (R$ 70) | R$ 59 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b152 (R$ 123) | R$ 222 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b202 (R$ 163) | R$ 228 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b41 (R$ 33) | R$ 32 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b24 (R$ 20) | R$ 15 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b20 (R$ 16) | R$ 11 | + 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b4,036 (R$ 3,257) | R$ 3,485 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.40 (R$ 1.13) | R$ 1.22 | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b359 (R$ 290) | R$ 137 | + 111% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b18 (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 21% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 07, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bolivia is 18% cheaper than in Brazil
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