Cost of living in Bolivia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 53% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b40 (¥623) | ¥1,030 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b40 (¥626) | ¥723 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b13 (¥206) | ¥464 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 (¥106) | ¥214 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b12 (¥183) | ¥284 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b7 (¥103) | ¥501 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b20 (¥308) | ¥1,191 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b16 (¥255) | ¥734 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b9 (¥135) | ¥385 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b12 (¥185) | ¥257 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b53 (¥829) | ¥1,788 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b10 (¥157) | ¥217 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.84 (¥60) | ¥244 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 61% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b4,109 (¥64,727) | ¥229,251 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,670 (¥42,054) | ¥119,039 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b316 (¥4,979) | ¥14,600 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,978 (¥46,914) | ¥136,696 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,885 (¥29,696) | ¥114,972 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b273 (¥4,298) | ¥10,415 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b237 (¥3,728) | ¥3,500 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b3,013 (¥47,469) | ¥40,095 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,059 (¥16,681) | ¥10,420 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b50 (¥791) | ¥803 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b24 (¥373) | ¥1,906 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 35% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b449 (¥7,079) | ¥5,921 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b461 (¥7,269) | ¥4,587 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b596 (¥9,384) | ¥8,447 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b508 (¥8,000) | ¥12,915 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 62% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b109,309 (¥1,721,926) | ¥2,936,380 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.84 (¥61) | ¥143 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b159 (¥2,507) | ¥9,719 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b27 (¥424) | ¥1,375 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b42 (¥658) | ¥807 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b190 (¥2,996) | ¥8,290 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b29 (¥460) | ¥543 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b23 (¥357) | ¥696 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b29 (¥462) | ¥558 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b11 (¥167) | ¥186 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b13 (¥208) | ¥229 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b40 (¥625) | ¥2,634 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 43% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b74 (¥1,158) | ¥3,927 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b83 (¥1,311) | ¥3,170 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b161 (¥2,532) | ¥10,399 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b194 (¥3,053) | ¥7,477 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b38 (¥604) | ¥1,286 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b24 (¥373) | ¥495 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b19 (¥293) | ¥522 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b3,426 (¥53,963) | ¥47,253 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.28 (¥20) | ¥26 | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b341 (¥5,377) | ¥8,663 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b18 (¥287) | ¥480 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bolivia is 53% cheaper than in Japan
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