Cost of living in Bolivia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 21% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Bolivia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b48 (Rp 101,325) | Rp 61,205 | + 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b40 (Rp 85,536) | Rp 48,353 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b12 (Rp 25,480) | Rp 29,046 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b6 (Rp 13,360) | Rp 21,836 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b10 (Rp 22,183) | Rp 22,834 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b7 (Rp 15,190) | Rp 14,630 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b23 (Rp 48,135) | Rp 66,405 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b11 (Rp 22,550) | Rp 43,134 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b7 (Rp 14,714) | Rp 18,263 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (Rp 23,344) | Rp 34,771 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b44 (Rp 94,124) | Rp 406,659 | - 77% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b10 (Rp 21,918) | Rp 17,291 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.00 (Rp 6,394) | Rp 16,247 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 13% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Bolivia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b3,894 (Rp 8,290,405) | Rp 13,044,000 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,304 (Rp 4,905,447) | Rp 6,448,100 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b265 (Rp 564,427) | Rp 801,210 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,843 (Rp 6,053,682) | Rp 6,665,800 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,646 (Rp 3,503,876) | Rp 3,107,490 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b179 (Rp 381,945) | Rp 505,106 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b156 (Rp 331,290) | Rp 237,062 | + 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b2,207 (Rp 4,698,229) | Rp 3,563,720 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b850 (Rp 1,810,534) | Rp 1,234,820 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b47 (Rp 99,010) | Rp 57,323 | + 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b23 (Rp 48,105) | Rp 95,242 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 14% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Bolivia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b277 (Rp 590,242) | Rp 648,513 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b193 (Rp 411,686) | Rp 480,172 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b491 (Rp 1,046,202) | Rp 1,195,760 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b377 (Rp 801,741) | Rp 1,102,700 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 24% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Bolivia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b103,895 (Rp 221,217,274) | Rp 417,700,000 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b4.14 (Rp 8,812) | Rp 9,337 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b176 (Rp 374,629) | Rp 419,026 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 64% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Bolivia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b31 (Rp 65,805) | Rp 19,709 | + 234% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b45 (Rp 95,659) | Rp 89,583 | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b200 (Rp 425,550) | Rp 204,790 | + 108% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b39 (Rp 83,541) | Rp 108,192 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b26 (Rp 55,300) | Rp 22,334 | + 148% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b30 (Rp 64,874) | Rp 30,094 | + 116% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b11 (Rp 22,493) | Rp 22,886 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b15 (Rp 32,071) | Rp 11,284 | + 184% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b70 (Rp 148,827) | Rp 119,565 | + 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Bolivia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b80 (Rp 169,559) | Rp 261,585 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b82 (Rp 174,525) | Rp 99,216 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b129 (Rp 273,780) | Rp 251,127 | + 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b159 (Rp 339,169) | Rp 573,242 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b34 (Rp 73,210) | Rp 159,890 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b23 (Rp 48,571) | Rp 39,869 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b18 (Rp 38,008) | Rp 65,361 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b4,060 (Rp 8,645,242) | Rp 10,724,300 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.49 (Rp 3,166) | Rp 2,093 | + 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b358 (Rp 761,595) | Rp 509,555 | + 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b16 (Rp 34,088) | Rp 32,683 | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,731 prices entered by 157 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bolivia is 13% cheaper than in Indonesia
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