Cost of living in Bolivia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 12% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Bolivia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b55 (R$ 39) | R$ 36 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b42 (R$ 30) | R$ 34 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b14 (R$ 10) | R$ 11 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 (R$ 4.63) | R$ 5.86 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b11 (R$ 8) | R$ 12 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b7 (R$ 4.82) | R$ 8 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b23 (R$ 16) | R$ 26 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b11 (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b9 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.66 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b44 (R$ 32) | R$ 44 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b11 (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.54 (R$ 2.52) | R$ 4.90 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 18% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Bolivia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b3,806 (R$ 2,707) | R$ 3,725 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,650 (R$ 1,885) | R$ 2,495 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b272 (R$ 193) | R$ 593 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,608 (R$ 1,855) | R$ 2,641 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,833 (R$ 1,303) | R$ 1,683 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b420 (R$ 299) | R$ 510 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b177 (R$ 126) | R$ 89 | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b2,437 (R$ 1,733) | R$ 2,004 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,047 (R$ 745) | R$ 631 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b51 (R$ 36) | R$ 29 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b39 (R$ 28) | R$ 21 | + 31% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 11% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Bolivia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b363 (R$ 258) | R$ 249 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b283 (R$ 201) | R$ 246 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b548 (R$ 390) | R$ 412 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b492 (R$ 350) | R$ 307 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 44% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Bolivia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b86,793 (R$ 61,728) | R$ 116,713 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.87 (R$ 2.75) | R$ 5.53 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b169 (R$ 120) | R$ 229 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 7% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Bolivia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b47 (R$ 33) | R$ 22 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b73 (R$ 52) | R$ 44 | + 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b219 (R$ 156) | R$ 263 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b46 (R$ 33) | R$ 23 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b27 (R$ 19) | R$ 13 | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b29 (R$ 21) | R$ 19 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b10 (R$ 7) | R$ 8 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b13 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.28 | + 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b55 (R$ 39) | R$ 55 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 22% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Bolivia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b70 (R$ 50) | R$ 113 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b80 (R$ 57) | R$ 66 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b159 (R$ 113) | R$ 205 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b210 (R$ 149) | R$ 199 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b41 (R$ 29) | R$ 29 | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b25 (R$ 18) | R$ 12 | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b20 (R$ 14) | R$ 11 | + 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b1,985 (R$ 1,412) | R$ 4,141 | - 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.46 (R$ 1.04) | R$ 1.29 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b324 (R$ 230) | R$ 125 | + 84% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b16 (R$ 12) | R$ 11 | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.711
BRL
/
BOB
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 18,504 prices entered by 1,777 different people.
Cost of living in Bolivia is 24% cheaper than in Brazil
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