Cost of living in Bolivia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Bolivia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b52 (¥985) | ¥1,510 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b42 (¥784) | ¥777 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b14 (¥257) | ¥442 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 (¥123) | ¥210 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b11 (¥198) | ¥332 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b5.90 (¥111) | ¥626 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b22 (¥414) | ¥855 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b10 (¥194) | ¥1,035 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b8 (¥149) | ¥461 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (¥204) | ¥271 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b51 (¥950) | ¥1,299 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b11 (¥199) | ¥205 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b2.81 (¥53) | ¥227 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 65% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Bolivia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b3,398 (¥63,907) | ¥218,917 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,357 (¥44,341) | ¥128,457 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b266 (¥4,995) | ¥27,749 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,587 (¥48,656) | ¥187,909 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,699 (¥31,961) | ¥76,748 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b172 (¥3,242) | ¥19,268 | - 83% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b170 (¥3,190) | ¥4,419 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b2,224 (¥41,840) | ¥43,152 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b990 (¥18,626) | ¥17,240 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b51 (¥955) | ¥1,196 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b23 (¥442) | ¥3,024 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 16% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Bolivia | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b348 (¥6,549) | ¥6,406 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b268 (¥5,033) | ¥3,885 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b550 (¥10,352) | ¥8,497 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b440 (¥8,268) | ¥10,842 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 66% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Bolivia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b94,282 (¥1,773,357) | ¥3,145,430 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.75 (¥70) | ¥167 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b183 (¥3,449) | ¥13,986 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 34% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Bolivia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b37 (¥705) | ¥2,137 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b67 (¥1,261) | ¥1,967 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b198 (¥3,722) | ¥4,294 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b49 (¥921) | ¥677 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b26 (¥498) | ¥635 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b29 (¥542) | ¥529 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b8 (¥153) | ¥195 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b13 (¥241) | ¥192 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b67 (¥1,264) | ¥3,899 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 53% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Bolivia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b86 (¥1,610) | ¥3,808 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b78 (¥1,472) | ¥3,606 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b147 (¥2,764) | ¥9,510 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b177 (¥3,331) | ¥6,842 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b40 (¥751) | ¥1,086 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b25 (¥472) | ¥566 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b20 (¥374) | ¥564 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b2,750 (¥51,730) | ¥106,060 | - 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.21 (¥23) | ¥56 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b304 (¥5,712) | ¥12,147 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b16 (¥296) | ¥600 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Bolivia is 56% cheaper than in Japan
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