Cost of living in Bolivia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 30% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Bolivia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b59 (¥1,231) | ¥1,000 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b48 (¥1,006) | ¥722 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b16 (¥329) | ¥512 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 (¥138) | ¥204 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b12 (¥250) | ¥324 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b7 (¥140) | ¥616 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b20 (¥411) | ¥932 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b11 (¥237) | ¥800 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b9 (¥188) | ¥542 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b12 (¥248) | ¥290 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b53 (¥1,112) | ¥1,238 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b11 (¥223) | ¥237 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.98 (¥83) | ¥205 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 62% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Bolivia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b3,457 (¥72,401) | ¥278,877 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,211 (¥46,308) | ¥150,711 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b280 (¥5,854) | ¥23,456 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,570 (¥53,818) | ¥149,073 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,712 (¥35,861) | ¥80,601 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b227 (¥4,756) | ¥36,500 | - 87% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b155 (¥3,253) | ¥4,379 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b2,622 (¥54,900) | ¥52,721 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,020 (¥21,360) | ¥17,628 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b53 (¥1,106) | ¥1,017 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b35 (¥734) | ¥1,313 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 16% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Bolivia | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b374 (¥7,826) | ¥6,007 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b303 (¥6,339) | ¥5,278 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b604 (¥12,648) | ¥9,959 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b448 (¥9,386) | ¥13,627 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 53% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Bolivia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b88,704 (¥1,857,589) | ¥2,740,140 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.86 (¥81) | ¥170 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b185 (¥3,867) | ¥9,951 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 42% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Bolivia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b45 (¥948) | ¥2,154 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b59 (¥1,231) | ¥2,551 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b191 (¥4,004) | ¥5,499 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b47 (¥984) | ¥1,340 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b23 (¥488) | ¥842 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b27 (¥565) | ¥750 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b9 (¥196) | ¥225 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b12 (¥248) | ¥233 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b47 (¥993) | ¥3,251 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 42% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Bolivia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b70 (¥1,468) | ¥4,367 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b82 (¥1,718) | ¥3,572 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b181 (¥3,790) | ¥4,524 | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b169 (¥3,534) | ¥6,047 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b36 (¥752) | ¥901 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b26 (¥536) | ¥487 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b20 (¥412) | ¥590 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b2,827 (¥59,194) | ¥98,506 | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.39 (¥29) | ¥52 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b314 (¥6,573) | ¥9,275 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b16 (¥341) | ¥584 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 07, 2023.
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Cost of living in Bolivia is 47% cheaper than in Japan
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