Cost of living in Bolivia compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 33% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Bolivia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b48 (Mex$ 139) | Mex$ 244 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b40 (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 138 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b12 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 64 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b6 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 23 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b10 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 37 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b7 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 25 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b23 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 77 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b11 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 47 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b7 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 27 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 25 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b44 (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 264 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b10 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 33 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.00 (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 21 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 24% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Bolivia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b3,894 (Mex$ 11,412) | Mex$ 18,976 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,252 (Mex$ 6,601) | Mex$ 9,378 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b265 (Mex$ 777) | Mex$ 1,092 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,805 (Mex$ 8,222) | Mex$ 11,738 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,646 (Mex$ 4,823) | Mex$ 6,081 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b179 (Mex$ 526) | Mex$ 849 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b156 (Mex$ 456) | Mex$ 402 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b2,207 (Mex$ 6,467) | Mex$ 7,356 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b850 (Mex$ 2,492) | Mex$ 2,453 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b48 (Mex$ 141) | Mex$ 115 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b23 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 110 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 13% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Bolivia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b277 (Mex$ 812) | Mex$ 906 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b193 (Mex$ 567) | Mex$ 664 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b491 (Mex$ 1,440) | Mex$ 1,592 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b377 (Mex$ 1,104) | Mex$ 1,246 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 9% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Bolivia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b103,895 (Mex$ 304,503) | Mex$ 332,628 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b4.14 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 21 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b176 (Mex$ 516) | Mex$ 506 | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 10% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Bolivia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b31 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 85 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b45 (Mex$ 132) | Mex$ 198 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b200 (Mex$ 586) | Mex$ 587 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b39 (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 79 | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b26 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 56 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b30 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 58 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b11 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 30 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b15 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 32 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b70 (Mex$ 205) | Mex$ 229 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Bolivia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b80 (Mex$ 233) | Mex$ 321 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b82 (Mex$ 240) | Mex$ 157 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b129 (Mex$ 377) | Mex$ 742 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b159 (Mex$ 467) | Mex$ 741 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b36 (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 149 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b23 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 82 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b18 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 42 | + 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b4,060 (Mex$ 11,900) | Mex$ 12,133 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.49 (Mex$ 4.36) | Mex$ 2.74 | + 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b358 (Mex$ 1,048) | Mex$ 909 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b16 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 67 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,903 prices entered by 1,189 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2022.
Exchange rate:
2.931
MXN
/
BOB
Cost of living in Bolivia is 16% cheaper than in Mexico
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 107% more expensive than in Mexico
- Cost of living in Andorra is 84% more expensive than in Mexico
- Cost of living in Angola is 82% more expensive than in Mexico
- Cost of living in Argentina is about the same as in Mexico
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 24% cheaper than in Mexico
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Mexico
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 195% more expensive than in Mexico
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 88% more expensive than in Mexico