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Cost of living in Bolivia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 18% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b31 (Rp 63,923) | Rp 69,652 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $b40 (Rp 81,303) | Rp 49,012 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b23 (Rp 46,146) | Rp 30,274 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b6 (Rp 12,876) | Rp 19,307 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b11 (Rp 22,617) | Rp 22,930 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b7 (Rp 13,282) | Rp 15,178 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b21 (Rp 41,931) | Rp 70,887 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b14 (Rp 28,718) | Rp 40,336 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b7 (Rp 15,006) | Rp 20,381 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b12 (Rp 24,178) | Rp 31,061 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b83 (Rp 169,411) | Rp 452,082 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $b10 (Rp 19,946) | Rp 18,202 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.91 (Rp 7,986) | Rp 15,610 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $b4,431 (Rp 9,043,185) | Rp 15,003,400 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $b2,555 (Rp 5,215,473) | Rp 8,496,820 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b570 (Rp 1,164,275) | Rp 994,014 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $b3,022 (Rp 6,168,345) | Rp 8,961,230 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $b1,981 (Rp 4,042,330) | Rp 5,804,040 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $b630 (Rp 1,285,055) | Rp 678,231 | + 89% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $b323 (Rp 658,966) | Rp 247,500 | + 166% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $b2,953 (Rp 6,027,123) | Rp 4,430,410 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,131 (Rp 2,308,690) | Rp 1,785,720 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b46 (Rp 92,938) | Rp 62,053 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b31 (Rp 62,714) | Rp 64,195 | - 2% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 55% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $b379 (Rp 772,731) | Rp 693,255 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $b414 (Rp 845,544) | Rp 435,770 | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b631 (Rp 1,288,547) | Rp 995,985 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b603 (Rp 1,230,064) | Rp 1,451,840 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 31% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b113,710 (Rp 232,089,547) | Rp 495,764,000 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.80 (Rp 7,747) | Rp 9,223 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b179 (Rp 364,442) | Rp 414,327 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 51% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b36 (Rp 73,732) | Rp 30,248 | + 144% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b62 (Rp 125,670) | Rp 91,743 | + 37% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $b218 (Rp 444,650) | Rp 388,150 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $b30 (Rp 61,307) | Rp 43,144 | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b24 (Rp 48,825) | Rp 23,875 | + 105% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b33 (Rp 66,468) | Rp 38,277 | + 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b11 (Rp 21,918) | Rp 15,996 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b12 (Rp 24,095) | Rp 14,884 | + 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b44 (Rp 89,855) | Rp 99,259 | - 9% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b94 (Rp 191,168) | Rp 217,146 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b85 (Rp 172,886) | Rp 99,435 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b161 (Rp 328,195) | Rp 964,594 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b197 (Rp 401,633) | Rp 528,401 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b41 (Rp 83,061) | Rp 120,406 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b23 (Rp 46,453) | Rp 48,425 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b20 (Rp 40,729) | Rp 60,307 | - 32% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $b3,481 (Rp 7,105,826) | Rp 7,952,530 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.66 (Rp 3,381) | Rp 1,651 | + 105% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b300 (Rp 613,010) | Rp 783,577 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $b22 (Rp 44,019) | Rp 25,084 | + 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bolivia is 10% cheaper than in Indonesia
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