Cost of living in Bolivia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Bolivia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b44 (¥742) | ¥1,140 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b40 (¥665) | ¥728 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b12 (¥205) | ¥418 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b6 (¥104) | ¥210 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b11 (¥180) | ¥275 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b8 (¥128) | ¥668 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b23 (¥382) | ¥1,129 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b11 (¥191) | ¥710 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b6 (¥104) | ¥393 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (¥190) | ¥255 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b48 (¥810) | ¥1,985 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b11 (¥179) | ¥206 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.43 (¥57) | ¥211 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 63% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Bolivia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b3,629 (¥60,881) | ¥217,328 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,459 (¥41,260) | ¥126,162 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b246 (¥4,134) | ¥16,068 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,448 (¥41,066) | ¥132,665 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,542 (¥25,874) | ¥77,507 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b192 (¥3,214) | ¥9,982 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b157 (¥2,633) | ¥4,119 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b3,129 (¥52,505) | ¥42,816 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,162 (¥19,495) | ¥15,187 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b61 (¥1,021) | ¥663 | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b19 (¥327) | ¥1,759 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 24% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Bolivia | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b302 (¥5,062) | ¥7,849 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b204 (¥3,427) | ¥3,745 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b479 (¥8,043) | ¥8,707 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b381 (¥6,392) | ¥16,382 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 64% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Bolivia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b109,842 (¥1,842,954) | ¥2,749,320 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.81 (¥64) | ¥144 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b159 (¥2,671) | ¥11,441 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Bolivia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b27 (¥459) | ¥700 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b29 (¥494) | ¥1,350 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b190 (¥3,180) | ¥5,760 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b26 (¥428) | ¥2,342 | - 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b20 (¥338) | ¥937 | - 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b26 (¥433) | ¥540 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b10 (¥162) | ¥142 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b13 (¥219) | ¥247 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b55 (¥926) | ¥2,858 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 53% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Bolivia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b59 (¥995) | ¥4,449 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b74 (¥1,249) | ¥3,459 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b157 (¥2,631) | ¥16,372 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b140 (¥2,351) | ¥3,771 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b33 (¥546) | ¥1,130 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b24 (¥396) | ¥520 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b18 (¥305) | ¥517 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b2,386 (¥40,035) | ¥56,570 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.28 (¥22) | ¥49 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b305 (¥5,123) | ¥9,121 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b16 (¥262) | ¥554 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bolivia is 58% cheaper than in Japan
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