Cost of living in Bolivia compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 20% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b51 (Mex$ 148) | Mex$ 225 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b42 (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 121 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b12 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 54 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b6 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 21 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b13 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 35 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b6 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 23 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b23 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 70 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b12 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 41 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b7 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 24 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 24 | + 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b49 (Mex$ 142) | Mex$ 226 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b11 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 30 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.92 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 21 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 16% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b3,751 (Mex$ 10,833) | Mex$ 19,357 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,544 (Mex$ 7,347) | Mex$ 8,581 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b281 (Mex$ 811) | Mex$ 966 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,545 (Mex$ 7,349) | Mex$ 10,263 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,574 (Mex$ 4,545) | Mex$ 5,200 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b229 (Mex$ 663) | Mex$ 679 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b193 (Mex$ 559) | Mex$ 387 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b2,541 (Mex$ 7,338) | Mex$ 6,690 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,080 (Mex$ 3,119) | Mex$ 2,040 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b40 (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 98 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b25 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 94 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 10% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b352 (Mex$ 1,017) | Mex$ 861 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b250 (Mex$ 723) | Mex$ 671 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b545 (Mex$ 1,574) | Mex$ 1,515 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b455 (Mex$ 1,313) | Mex$ 1,146 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 15% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b107,453 (Mex$ 310,321) | Mex$ 357,886 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.81 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 19 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b179 (Mex$ 516) | Mex$ 549 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 8% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b49 (Mex$ 141) | Mex$ 75 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b25 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 188 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b211 (Mex$ 609) | Mex$ 551 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b32 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 79 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b22 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 49 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b27 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 57 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b11 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 31 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b12 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 29 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b53 (Mex$ 153) | Mex$ 182 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 5% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b63 (Mex$ 183) | Mex$ 293 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b81 (Mex$ 234) | Mex$ 150 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b249 (Mex$ 718) | Mex$ 805 | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b199 (Mex$ 575) | Mex$ 670 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b38 (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 122 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b24 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 71 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b17 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 40 | + 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b2,971 (Mex$ 8,579) | Mex$ 11,177 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.35 (Mex$ 3.90) | Mex$ 3.08 | + 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b335 (Mex$ 968) | Mex$ 966 | + 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b17 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 62 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 09, 2021.
Exchange rate:
2.888
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 15,112 prices entered by 1,355 different people.
Cost of living in Bolivia is 13% cheaper than in Mexico
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