Cost of living in Bolivia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 28% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Bolivia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b57 (₨676) | ₨375 | + 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b42 (₨505) | ₨332 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b14 (₨163) | ₨165 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 (₨78) | ₨58 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b11 (₨134) | ₨92 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b7 (₨81) | ₨39 | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b22 (₨263) | ₨239 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b11 (₨127) | ₨154 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b9 (₨111) | ₨31 | + 259% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (₨127) | ₨169 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b45 (₨533) | ₨769 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b10 (₨125) | ₨91 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.34 (₨40) | ₨38 | + 6% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 27% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Bolivia | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b3,482 (₨41,675) | ₨40,472 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,477 (₨29,639) | ₨24,259 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b277 (₨3,314) | ₨5,263 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,549 (₨30,501) | ₨24,750 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,825 (₨21,840) | ₨14,691 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b396 (₨4,741) | ₨6,007 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b181 (₨2,171) | ₨665 | + 226% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b2,196 (₨26,279) | ₨29,903 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,103 (₨13,195) | ₨11,999 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b51 (₨607) | ₨535 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b39 (₨466) | ₨428 | + 9% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 37% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Bolivia | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b352 (₨4,208) | ₨2,524 | + 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b283 (₨3,389) | ₨2,741 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b537 (₨6,424) | ₨4,298 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b481 (₨5,757) | ₨3,255 | + 77% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is about the same as in India | ||||
| Bolivia | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b77,564 (₨928,258) | ₨1,326,030 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.73 (₨45) | ₨105 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b172 (₨2,058) | ₨1,104 | + 86% | |
| Personal Care | + 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 72% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Bolivia | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b47 (₨558) | ₨138 | + 303% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b73 (₨878) | ₨276 | + 218% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b215 (₨2,569) | ₨905 | + 184% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b46 (₨548) | ₨396 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b27 (₨327) | ₨223 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b29 (₨348) | ₨281 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b10 (₨123) | ₨167 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b13 (₨152) | ₨98 | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b55 (₨657) | ₨306 | + 115% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 29% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Bolivia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b67 (₨806) | ₨1,460 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b77 (₨925) | ₨600 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b159 (₨1,907) | ₨1,500 | + 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b173 (₨2,072) | ₨1,872 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b38 (₨453) | ₨756 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b24 (₨290) | ₨217 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b20 (₨237) | ₨182 | + 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b1,985 (₨23,761) | ₨51,130 | - 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.46 (₨18) | ₨1.39 | + 1155% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b310 (₨3,706) | ₨1,638 | + 126% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b16 (₨195) | ₨270 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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Cost of living in Bolivia is 24% more expensive than in India
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