Cost of living in Bolivia compared to Indonesia
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| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Bolivia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b51 (Rp 122,170) | Rp 67,167 | + 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b40 (Rp 96,117) | Rp 61,090 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b15 (Rp 34,658) | Rp 32,593 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 (Rp 17,489) | Rp 25,633 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b14 (Rp 32,532) | Rp 31,337 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b9 (Rp 20,819) | Rp 12,592 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b22 (Rp 53,095) | Rp 72,901 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b15 (Rp 36,500) | Rp 45,403 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b8 (Rp 18,529) | Rp 22,376 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (Rp 26,542) | Rp 32,966 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b51 (Rp 120,839) | Rp 344,694 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b12 (Rp 29,143) | Rp 18,943 | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b5.25 (Rp 12,501) | Rp 15,178 | - 18% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 32% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Bolivia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b3,695 (Rp 8,793,803) | Rp 20,348,700 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,371 (Rp 5,642,987) | Rp 11,729,200 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b331 (Rp 787,437) | Rp 1,724,710 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,703 (Rp 6,431,512) | Rp 7,387,200 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b2,465 (Rp 5,866,676) | Rp 4,597,950 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b297 (Rp 706,829) | Rp 1,423,880 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b141 (Rp 335,908) | Rp 378,883 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b3,482 (Rp 8,285,031) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 158% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,253 (Rp 2,982,121) | Rp 1,931,010 | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b54 (Rp 127,714) | Rp 91,402 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b24 (Rp 57,410) | Rp 83,441 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 33% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Bolivia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b438 (Rp 1,041,540) | Rp 651,126 | + 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b268 (Rp 636,736) | Rp 458,661 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b632 (Rp 1,503,577) | Rp 1,449,070 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b568 (Rp 1,351,472) | Rp 1,296,520 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 29% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Bolivia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b144,748 (Rp 344,451,304) | Rp 504,781,000 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.75 (Rp 8,935) | Rp 12,092 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b148 (Rp 352,835) | Rp 535,183 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 90% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 90% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Bolivia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b35 (Rp 82,571) | Rp 22,456 | + 268% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b69 (Rp 163,819) | Rp 96,147 | + 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b202 (Rp 479,654) | Rp 264,826 | + 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b20 (Rp 48,517) | Rp 66,604 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b25 (Rp 60,024) | Rp 26,592 | + 126% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b39 (Rp 91,842) | Rp 33,023 | + 178% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b12 (Rp 28,525) | Rp 27,953 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b21 (Rp 48,818) | Rp 21,349 | + 129% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b65 (Rp 154,978) | Rp 84,361 | + 84% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 23% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Bolivia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b57 (Rp 135,464) | Rp 261,890 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b96 (Rp 227,813) | Rp 96,262 | + 137% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b152 (Rp 361,556) | Rp 496,791 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b185 (Rp 440,116) | Rp 397,663 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b47 (Rp 112,662) | Rp 149,637 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b27 (Rp 63,687) | Rp 38,785 | + 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b21 (Rp 50,299) | Rp 50,891 | - 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b4,257 (Rp 10,130,340) | Rp 6,922,760 | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.40 (Rp 3,335) | Rp 2,388 | + 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b329 (Rp 784,058) | Rp 433,566 | + 81% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b16 (Rp 38,286) | Rp 46,861 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bolivia is 11% cheaper than in Indonesia
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