Cost of living in Bolivia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 19% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b41 (R$ 32) | R$ 29 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b40 (R$ 31) | R$ 25 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b13 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b6 (R$ 4.98) | R$ 3.39 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b11 (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b5.89 (R$ 4.55) | R$ 5.58 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b20 (R$ 15) | R$ 16 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b16 (R$ 12) | R$ 6 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b7 (R$ 5.50) | R$ 4.02 | + 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.72 | + 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b53 (R$ 41) | R$ 38 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b10 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.84 (R$ 2.97) | R$ 3.38 | - 12% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 42% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b5,764 (R$ 4,455) | R$ 3,357 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b4,137 (R$ 3,198) | R$ 1,909 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b343 (R$ 265) | R$ 505 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b4,716 (R$ 3,646) | R$ 1,981 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b2,025 (R$ 1,566) | R$ 1,293 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b274 (R$ 211) | R$ 297 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b230 (R$ 178) | R$ 79 | + 126% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b2,752 (R$ 2,128) | R$ 1,517 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,029 (R$ 795) | R$ 438 | + 82% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b48 (R$ 37) | R$ 25 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b18 (R$ 14) | R$ 16 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | + 69% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 69% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b443 (R$ 343) | R$ 212 | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b404 (R$ 312) | R$ 176 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b542 (R$ 419) | R$ 306 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b497 (R$ 384) | R$ 240 | + 60% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 31% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b102,622 (R$ 79,325) | R$ 87,541 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.84 (R$ 2.97) | R$ 4.32 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b145 (R$ 112) | R$ 209 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 11% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b23 (R$ 17) | R$ 18 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b45 (R$ 35) | R$ 39 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b186 (R$ 144) | R$ 247 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b32 (R$ 25) | R$ 16 | + 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b23 (R$ 18) | R$ 12 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b25 (R$ 19) | R$ 15 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b11 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.38 | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b13 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.67 | + 184% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b47 (R$ 36) | R$ 40 | - 9% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b69 (R$ 54) | R$ 100 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b85 (R$ 66) | R$ 52 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b174 (R$ 135) | R$ 235 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b191 (R$ 148) | R$ 180 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b37 (R$ 28) | R$ 24 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b24 (R$ 18) | R$ 10 | + 89% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b17 (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b3,297 (R$ 2,549) | R$ 3,003 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.16 (R$ 0.89) | R$ 1.30 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b371 (R$ 287) | R$ 114 | + 151% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b15 (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2020.
Exchange rate:
0.773
BRL
/
BOB
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,688 prices entered by 1,236 different people.
Cost of living in Bolivia is 7% more expensive than in Brazil
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