Cost of living in Bolivia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b54 (¥809) | ¥954 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b41 (¥623) | ¥699 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b13 (¥197) | ¥444 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b6 (¥94) | ¥200 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b13 (¥199) | ¥253 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b6 (¥92) | ¥622 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b22 (¥336) | ¥903 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b12 (¥184) | ¥771 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b7 (¥112) | ¥384 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (¥166) | ¥306 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b49 (¥733) | ¥1,331 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b11 (¥159) | ¥199 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.76 (¥57) | ¥226 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 68% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b4,000 (¥60,236) | ¥268,095 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,749 (¥41,402) | ¥150,794 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b306 (¥4,601) | ¥23,880 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,923 (¥44,022) | ¥140,127 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,846 (¥27,806) | ¥77,433 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b216 (¥3,254) | ¥12,855 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b197 (¥2,964) | ¥4,197 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b2,560 (¥38,557) | ¥63,991 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b941 (¥14,175) | ¥10,809 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b41 (¥611) | ¥901 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b31 (¥465) | ¥2,418 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 12% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b336 (¥5,061) | ¥6,941 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b291 (¥4,384) | ¥4,416 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b544 (¥8,194) | ¥8,088 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b484 (¥7,286) | ¥12,131 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 65% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b94,866 (¥1,428,600) | ¥2,676,280 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.82 (¥58) | ¥136 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b175 (¥2,641) | ¥10,384 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b46 (¥693) | ¥1,225 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b25 (¥378) | ¥1,626 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b198 (¥2,984) | ¥6,148 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b49 (¥741) | ¥812 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b23 (¥347) | ¥655 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b26 (¥387) | ¥501 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b11 (¥172) | ¥170 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b12 (¥178) | ¥229 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b57 (¥854) | ¥2,983 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b63 (¥956) | ¥3,633 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b84 (¥1,266) | ¥3,657 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b176 (¥2,653) | ¥12,969 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b204 (¥3,067) | ¥6,422 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b39 (¥583) | ¥1,122 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b23 (¥353) | ¥445 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b17 (¥262) | ¥556 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b2,975 (¥44,798) | ¥52,544 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.46 (¥22) | ¥40 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b341 (¥5,135) | ¥9,497 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b16 (¥247) | ¥525 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bolivia is 58% cheaper than in Japan
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