- Cost of Living
- Bolivia
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bolivia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b29 (¥474) | ¥1,054 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $b38 (¥621) | ¥698 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b17 (¥286) | ¥436 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b6 (¥104) | ¥205 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b10 (¥168) | ¥285 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b7 (¥109) | ¥777 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b23 (¥383) | ¥910 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b12 (¥193) | ¥697 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b6 (¥103) | ¥414 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (¥177) | ¥265 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b52 (¥849) | ¥1,538 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $b10 (¥159) | ¥203 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.88 (¥63) | ¥198 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $b3,997 (¥65,224) | ¥231,808 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $b2,427 (¥39,612) | ¥125,591 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b413 (¥6,732) | ¥21,159 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $b2,668 (¥43,535) | ¥113,754 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $b1,655 (¥27,010) | ¥74,885 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $b319 (¥5,206) | ¥12,611 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $b300 (¥4,890) | ¥4,134 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $b2,867 (¥46,779) | ¥55,558 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,118 (¥18,251) | ¥16,830 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b47 (¥768) | ¥693 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b26 (¥425) | ¥1,827 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 35% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $b338 (¥5,509) | ¥6,829 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $b458 (¥7,475) | ¥4,215 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b625 (¥10,194) | ¥8,321 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b580 (¥9,468) | ¥13,972 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 61% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b117,155 (¥1,911,814) | ¥2,590,890 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.84 (¥63) | ¥145 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b180 (¥2,930) | ¥11,257 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 31% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b31 (¥513) | ¥1,278 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b57 (¥928) | ¥1,016 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $b191 (¥3,114) | ¥3,622 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $b33 (¥531) | ¥630 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b23 (¥370) | ¥707 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b29 (¥476) | ¥455 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b12 (¥193) | ¥137 | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b12 (¥194) | ¥217 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b39 (¥643) | ¥2,939 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b125 (¥2,037) | ¥4,035 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b90 (¥1,469) | ¥3,358 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b155 (¥2,531) | ¥12,964 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b201 (¥3,273) | ¥7,899 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b42 (¥682) | ¥880 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b20 (¥319) | ¥491 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b19 (¥303) | ¥560 | - 46% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $b3,760 (¥61,358) | ¥49,094 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.49 (¥24) | ¥56 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b338 (¥5,517) | ¥10,296 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $b17 (¥272) | ¥468 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bolivia is 52% cheaper than in Japan
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