Cost of living in Bolivia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 9% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Bolivia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b54 (Rp 117,584) | Rp 45,378 | + 159% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b41 (Rp 89,901) | Rp 54,330 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b14 (Rp 29,513) | Rp 27,591 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 (Rp 14,128) | Rp 19,722 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b11 (Rp 24,209) | Rp 26,707 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b7 (Rp 14,695) | Rp 18,501 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b22 (Rp 47,719) | Rp 56,542 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b11 (Rp 22,923) | Rp 42,973 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b9 (Rp 20,036) | Rp 22,558 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (Rp 23,021) | Rp 34,959 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b45 (Rp 96,451) | Rp 337,317 | - 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b10 (Rp 22,646) | Rp 20,426 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.34 (Rp 7,242) | Rp 17,971 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 27% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Bolivia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b3,482 (Rp 7,547,332) | Rp 17,746,200 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,477 (Rp 5,367,575) | Rp 9,563,600 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b277 (Rp 600,194) | Rp 496,641 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,549 (Rp 5,523,755) | Rp 7,338,660 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,825 (Rp 3,955,258) | Rp 4,109,450 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b396 (Rp 858,654) | Rp 1,211,340 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b181 (Rp 393,213) | Rp 400,530 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b2,196 (Rp 4,759,197) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,103 (Rp 2,389,558) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b51 (Rp 109,939) | Rp 43,866 | + 151% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b39 (Rp 84,317) | Rp 71,573 | + 18% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 21% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Bolivia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b352 (Rp 762,146) | Rp 624,572 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b283 (Rp 613,759) | Rp 439,901 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b537 (Rp 1,163,389) | Rp 1,212,520 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b481 (Rp 1,042,541) | Rp 1,298,040 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 12% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Bolivia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b86,793 (Rp 188,111,233) | Rp 535,705,000 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.73 (Rp 8,086) | Rp 11,904 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b169 (Rp 365,545) | Rp 150,291 | + 143% | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 78% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Bolivia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b47 (Rp 101,044) | Rp 36,367 | + 178% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b73 (Rp 158,939) | Rp 60,467 | + 163% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b215 (Rp 465,176) | Rp 313,421 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b46 (Rp 99,230) | Rp 130,123 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b27 (Rp 59,286) | Rp 19,595 | + 203% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b29 (Rp 62,987) | Rp 34,558 | + 82% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b10 (Rp 22,344) | Rp 30,035 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b13 (Rp 27,483) | Rp 15,580 | + 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b55 (Rp 119,036) | Rp 88,350 | + 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 12% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Bolivia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b67 (Rp 146,029) | Rp 216,012 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b77 (Rp 167,608) | Rp 104,481 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b159 (Rp 345,343) | Rp 2,274,680 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b173 (Rp 375,226) | Rp 383,761 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b38 (Rp 82,093) | Rp 162,937 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b24 (Rp 52,483) | Rp 36,298 | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b20 (Rp 42,855) | Rp 40,791 | + 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b1,985 (Rp 4,303,185) | Rp 12,194,000 | - 65% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.46 (Rp 3,169) | Rp 2,029 | + 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b310 (Rp 671,138) | Rp 496,553 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b16 (Rp 35,403) | Rp 35,528 | - 0% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bolivia is 10% cheaper than in Indonesia
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