Cost of living in Bolivia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 45% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Bolivia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b52 (12,076 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 95% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b40 (9,318 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b15 (3,477 ₦) | 3,207 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 (1,637 ₦) | 1,143 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b14 (3,353 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b9 (2,080 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b23 (5,397 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b16 (3,640 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b8 (1,801 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (2,501 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 141% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b59 (13,726 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b12 (2,805 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 159% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b4.13 (956 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 35% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Bolivia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b3,684 (852,389 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,803 (648,589 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b378 (87,509 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,703 (625,280 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b2,465 (570,366 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b297 (68,719 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b164 (37,835 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b3,482 (805,482 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | + 108% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,253 (289,926 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 129% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b54 (12,417 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 466% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b24 (5,581 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 87% | |
| Clothes | + 306% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 306% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Bolivia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b438 (101,260 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 495% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b268 (61,904 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 295% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b632 (146,180 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 218% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b568 (131,392 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 163% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 31% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Bolivia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b144,748 (33,488,031 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 570% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.75 (869 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b148 (34,303 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 158% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 158% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Bolivia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b35 (8,028 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 99% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b69 (15,927 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 801% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b202 (46,633 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 165% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b20 (4,717 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b25 (5,836 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 234% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b39 (8,929 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 133% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b12 (2,773 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b21 (4,746 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | + 255% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b65 (15,067 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 315% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 30% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Bolivia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b57 (13,170 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b102 (23,553 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b152 (35,151 ₦) | 15,224 ₦ | + 131% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b185 (42,789 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b47 (10,953 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 141% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b27 (6,169 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 85% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b22 (5,047 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 255% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b4,257 (984,886 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 230% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.40 (324 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b328 (75,841 ₦) | 34,159 ₦ | + 122% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b16 (3,722 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 49% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 776 prices entered by 98 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bolivia is 16% more expensive than in Nigeria
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