Cost of living in Bolivia compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 10% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b41 (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 177 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b40 (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 110 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b13 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 54 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b6 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 20 | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b11 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 33 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b6 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 23 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b20 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 68 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b14 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 40 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b7 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 23 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 22 | + 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b53 (Mex$ 168) | Mex$ 225 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b10 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 29 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.85 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 20 | - 40% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 22% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b5,764 (Mex$ 18,073) | Mex$ 18,685 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b4,180 (Mex$ 13,108) | Mex$ 8,719 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b352 (Mex$ 1,104) | Mex$ 1,252 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b4,716 (Mex$ 14,788) | Mex$ 10,817 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b2,025 (Mex$ 6,351) | Mex$ 5,566 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b274 (Mex$ 858) | Mex$ 848 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b228 (Mex$ 716) | Mex$ 378 | + 89% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b2,737 (Mex$ 8,582) | Mex$ 7,424 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,029 (Mex$ 3,225) | Mex$ 1,945 | + 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b48 (Mex$ 152) | Mex$ 101 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b18 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 84 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | + 79% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 79% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b443 (Mex$ 1,390) | Mex$ 840 | + 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b404 (Mex$ 1,268) | Mex$ 618 | + 105% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b542 (Mex$ 1,701) | Mex$ 1,534 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b497 (Mex$ 1,559) | Mex$ 1,176 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 11% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b102,622 (Mex$ 321,791) | Mex$ 318,137 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.82 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 20 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b145 (Mex$ 456) | Mex$ 499 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 14% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b23 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 83 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b45 (Mex$ 142) | Mex$ 201 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b176 (Mex$ 552) | Mex$ 530 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b32 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 70 | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b23 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 48 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b26 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 56 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b12 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 29 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b13 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 30 | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b46 (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 189 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 14% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b69 (Mex$ 217) | Mex$ 344 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b85 (Mex$ 265) | Mex$ 140 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b174 (Mex$ 547) | Mex$ 954 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b191 (Mex$ 600) | Mex$ 658 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b37 (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 114 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b24 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 61 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b17 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 40 | + 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b3,297 (Mex$ 10,339) | Mex$ 9,607 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.16 (Mex$ 3.63) | Mex$ 1.95 | + 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b371 (Mex$ 1,164) | Mex$ 925 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b15 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 57 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 18,282 prices entered by 1,506 different people.
Cost of living in Bolivia is 8% more expensive than in Mexico
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