Cost of living in Bolivia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 22% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Bolivia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b57 (3,772 ₦) | 2,666 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b42 (2,819 ₦) | 3,057 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b14 (909 ₦) | 1,497 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 (435 ₦) | 1,447 ₦ | - 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b11 (746 ₦) | 1,082 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b7 (453 ₦) | 1,151 ₦ | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b22 (1,470 ₦) | 1,257 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b11 (706 ₦) | 1,567 ₦ | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b9 (617 ₦) | 1,213 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (709 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b45 (2,971 ₦) | 3,367 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b10 (698 ₦) | 535 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.34 (223 ₦) | 568 ₦ | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 61% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Bolivia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b3,482 (232,477 ₦) | 1,087,280 ₦ | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,477 (165,335 ₦) | 480,899 ₦ | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b277 (18,487 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,549 (170,145 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,825 (121,832 ₦) | 270,421 ₦ | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b396 (26,449 ₦) | 80,318 ₦ | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b181 (12,112 ₦) | 17,872 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b2,196 (146,595 ₦) | 97,009 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,103 (73,604 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b51 (3,386 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b39 (2,597 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 73% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 57% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Bolivia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b352 (23,476 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 177% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b283 (18,905 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b537 (35,835 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b481 (32,113 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 33% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Bolivia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b77,564 (5,178,147 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.73 (249 ₦) | 256 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b172 (11,481 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 57% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Bolivia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b47 (3,112 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 713% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b73 (4,896 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 200% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b215 (14,329 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b46 (3,057 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b27 (1,826 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 119% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b29 (1,940 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b10 (688 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b13 (847 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b55 (3,667 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 117% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 19% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Bolivia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b67 (4,498 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b77 (5,163 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b159 (10,637 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b173 (11,558 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b38 (2,529 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b24 (1,617 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b20 (1,320 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 164% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b1,985 (132,549 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.46 (98 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 311% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b310 (20,673 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b16 (1,091 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 110% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,817 prices entered by 171 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bolivia is 30% cheaper than in Nigeria
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