Cost of living in Bolivia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 18% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b41 (₨920) | ₨609 | + 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b40 (₨886) | ₨658 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b12 (₨262) | ₨250 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 (₨147) | ₨111 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b11 (₨246) | ₨122 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b6 (₨135) | ₨116 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b18 (₨391) | ₨513 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b15 (₨328) | ₨182 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b7 (₨165) | ₨47 | + 254% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b12 (₨260) | ₨366 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b55 (₨1,223) | ₨2,635 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b10 (₨221) | ₨127 | + 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.76 (₨84) | ₨56 | + 49% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 54% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b4,057 (₨90,478) | ₨56,028 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,646 (₨59,018) | ₨37,189 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b338 (₨7,537) | ₨9,197 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b4,517 (₨100,731) | ₨50,256 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,968 (₨43,893) | ₨30,769 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b273 (₨6,085) | ₨8,410 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b238 (₨5,301) | ₨2,495 | + 113% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b3,036 (₨67,705) | ₨40,044 | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,021 (₨22,777) | ₨11,962 | + 90% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b49 (₨1,102) | ₨600 | + 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b21 (₨460) | ₨797 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | + 188% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 188% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b472 (₨10,528) | ₨2,116 | + 397% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b458 (₨10,217) | ₨3,603 | + 184% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b588 (₨13,117) | ₨6,737 | + 95% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b491 (₨10,950) | ₨5,639 | + 94% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 27% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b108,535 (₨2,420,611) | ₨1,997,080 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.85 (₨86) | ₨112 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b155 (₨3,459) | ₨1,909 | + 81% | |
| Personal Care | + 82% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 82% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b27 (₨600) | ₨311 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b42 (₨932) | ₨401 | + 133% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b180 (₨4,008) | ₨1,486 | + 170% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b32 (₨705) | ₨514 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b23 (₨502) | ₨303 | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b27 (₨613) | ₨309 | + 98% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b11 (₨253) | ₨189 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b13 (₨286) | ₨133 | + 115% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b39 (₨872) | ₨394 | + 122% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 60% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b67 (₨1,505) | ₨1,486 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b84 (₨1,869) | ₨1,191 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b161 (₨3,585) | ₨3,713 | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b192 (₨4,272) | ₨3,615 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b38 (₨838) | ₨885 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b24 (₨531) | ₨325 | + 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b19 (₨418) | ₨393 | + 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b3,426 (₨76,400) | ₨55,804 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.28 (₨29) | ₨4.62 | + 519% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b341 (₨7,612) | ₨4,249 | + 79% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b15 (₨336) | ₨216 | + 56% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,654 prices entered by 592 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
22.303
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Cost of living in Bolivia is 47% more expensive than in Pakistan
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