Cost of living in Bolivia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 16% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b51 (Rp 105,071) | Rp 48,150 | + 118% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b42 (Rp 85,364) | Rp 54,894 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b12 (Rp 25,608) | Rp 30,099 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b6 (Rp 13,054) | Rp 20,570 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b13 (Rp 26,200) | Rp 25,479 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b6 (Rp 13,336) | Rp 16,222 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b23 (Rp 46,470) | Rp 59,701 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b12 (Rp 25,101) | Rp 37,956 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b7 (Rp 14,972) | Rp 19,374 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (Rp 23,540) | Rp 34,923 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b49 (Rp 101,043) | Rp 356,233 | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b11 (Rp 21,726) | Rp 19,537 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.92 (Rp 8,066) | Rp 19,724 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 33% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b3,751 (Rp 7,711,642) | Rp 17,274,900 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,544 (Rp 5,230,473) | Rp 10,375,400 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b281 (Rp 577,071) | Rp 1,245,580 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,545 (Rp 5,231,748) | Rp 6,604,130 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,574 (Rp 3,235,452) | Rp 3,901,590 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b229 (Rp 471,832) | Rp 813,523 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b193 (Rp 397,773) | Rp 354,270 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b2,541 (Rp 5,223,607) | Rp 4,471,440 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,080 (Rp 2,220,270) | Rp 2,299,770 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b40 (Rp 82,804) | Rp 60,481 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b25 (Rp 51,299) | Rp 67,068 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 10% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b352 (Rp 724,174) | Rp 655,630 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b250 (Rp 514,632) | Rp 423,397 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b545 (Rp 1,120,789) | Rp 1,205,370 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b455 (Rp 934,550) | Rp 1,178,320 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 16% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b107,453 (Rp 220,916,817) | Rp 479,902,000 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.81 (Rp 7,825) | Rp 8,988 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b179 (Rp 367,567) | Rp 237,123 | + 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 62% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b49 (Rp 100,654) | Rp 23,300 | + 332% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b25 (Rp 50,751) | Rp 87,183 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b211 (Rp 433,585) | Rp 254,843 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b32 (Rp 66,067) | Rp 49,080 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b22 (Rp 45,442) | Rp 19,454 | + 134% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b27 (Rp 56,315) | Rp 36,205 | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b11 (Rp 21,703) | Rp 18,007 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b12 (Rp 23,735) | Rp 11,130 | + 113% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b53 (Rp 108,799) | Rp 86,706 | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b63 (Rp 130,086) | Rp 166,095 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b81 (Rp 166,303) | Rp 104,958 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b249 (Rp 511,139) | Rp 520,784 | - 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b199 (Rp 409,163) | Rp 388,033 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b38 (Rp 77,576) | Rp 111,803 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b24 (Rp 48,949) | Rp 35,619 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b17 (Rp 35,651) | Rp 47,498 | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b2,971 (Rp 6,107,290) | Rp 9,239,130 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.35 (Rp 2,780) | Rp 1,799 | + 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b335 (Rp 688,844) | Rp 579,157 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b17 (Rp 34,221) | Rp 28,660 | + 19% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bolivia is 15% cheaper than in Indonesia
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