Cost of living in Bolivia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b41 (2,304 ₦) | 1,860 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b40 (2,234 ₦) | 1,680 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b13 (733 ₦) | 861 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b6 (362 ₦) | 749 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b11 (629 ₦) | 561 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b5.89 (331 ₦) | 653 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b20 (1,101 ₦) | 1,870 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b16 (875 ₦) | 1,110 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b7 (400 ₦) | 585 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (611 ₦) | 324 ₦ | + 88% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b53 (2,954 ₦) | 2,970 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b10 (562 ₦) | 336 ₦ | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.84 (216 ₦) | 355 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 0% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b5,764 (323,601 ₦) | 441,012 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b4,137 (232,296 ₦) | 261,408 ₦ | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b343 (19,263 ₦) | 20,149 ₦ | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b4,716 (264,794 ₦) | 222,496 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b2,025 (113,719 ₦) | 217,542 ₦ | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b274 (15,359 ₦) | 10,810 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b230 (12,909 ₦) | 7,298 ₦ | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b2,752 (154,534 ₦) | 62,156 ₦ | + 149% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,029 (57,751 ₦) | 29,341 ₦ | + 97% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b48 (2,720 ₦) | 999 ₦ | + 172% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b18 (1,015 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Clothes | + 144% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 144% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b443 (24,895 ₦) | 5,049 ₦ | + 393% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b404 (22,696 ₦) | 10,356 ₦ | + 119% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b542 (30,457 ₦) | 10,731 ₦ | + 184% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b497 (27,910 ₦) | 15,987 ₦ | + 75% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b102,622 (5,761,807 ₦) | 2,324,530 ₦ | + 148% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.84 (216 ₦) | 146 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b145 (8,156 ₦) | 13,522 ₦ | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 33% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b23 (1,270 ₦) | 748 ₦ | + 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b45 (2,544 ₦) | 4,995 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b186 (10,431 ₦) | 6,486 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b32 (1,822 ₦) | 1,123 ₦ | + 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b23 (1,285 ₦) | 764 ₦ | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b25 (1,408 ₦) | 930 ₦ | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b11 (645 ₦) | 311 ₦ | + 107% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b13 (755 ₦) | 396 ₦ | + 91% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b47 (2,617 ₦) | 2,354 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 28% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b69 (3,894 ₦) | 4,367 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b85 (4,793 ₦) | 3,670 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b174 (9,787 ₦) | 10,334 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b191 (10,741 ₦) | 26,560 ₦ | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b37 (2,053 ₦) | 2,914 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b24 (1,323 ₦) | 1,230 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b17 (971 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 165% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b3,297 (185,130 ₦) | 70,572 ₦ | + 162% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.16 (65 ₦) | 20 ₦ | + 222% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b371 (20,834 ₦) | 13,946 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b15 (862 ₦) | 454 ₦ | + 90% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,701 prices entered by 220 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bolivia is 9% more expensive than in Nigeria
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