Cost of living in Bolivia compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 40% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Bolivia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b57 (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 267 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b42 (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 148 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b14 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 68 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 26 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b11 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 45 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b7 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 26 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b22 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 87 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b11 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 48 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b9 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 32 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 28 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b45 (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 257 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b10 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 34 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.34 (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 24 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 35% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Bolivia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b3,482 (Mex$ 8,873) | Mex$ 20,793 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,477 (Mex$ 6,311) | Mex$ 10,455 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b277 (Mex$ 706) | Mex$ 1,047 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,549 (Mex$ 6,494) | Mex$ 12,991 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,825 (Mex$ 4,650) | Mex$ 6,721 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b396 (Mex$ 1,009) | Mex$ 717 | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b181 (Mex$ 462) | Mex$ 396 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b2,196 (Mex$ 5,595) | Mex$ 6,631 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,103 (Mex$ 2,809) | Mex$ 2,526 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b51 (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 116 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b39 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 124 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Bolivia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b352 (Mex$ 896) | Mex$ 969 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b283 (Mex$ 722) | Mex$ 712 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b537 (Mex$ 1,368) | Mex$ 1,696 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b481 (Mex$ 1,226) | Mex$ 1,261 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 33% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Bolivia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b77,564 (Mex$ 197,640) | Mex$ 386,961 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.73 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 23 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b172 (Mex$ 438) | Mex$ 543 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Bolivia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b47 (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 92 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b73 (Mex$ 187) | Mex$ 200 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b215 (Mex$ 547) | Mex$ 589 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b46 (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 76 | + 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b27 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 61 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b29 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 67 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b10 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 40 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b13 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 35 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b55 (Mex$ 140) | Mex$ 244 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 20% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Bolivia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b67 (Mex$ 172) | Mex$ 363 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b77 (Mex$ 197) | Mex$ 156 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b159 (Mex$ 406) | Mex$ 724 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b173 (Mex$ 441) | Mex$ 768 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b38 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 164 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b24 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 80 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b20 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 45 | + 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b1,985 (Mex$ 5,059) | Mex$ 11,520 | - 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.46 (Mex$ 3.73) | Mex$ 2.31 | + 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b310 (Mex$ 789) | Mex$ 883 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b16 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 78 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,228 prices entered by 1,080 different people.
Cost of living in Bolivia is 30% cheaper than in Mexico
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