Cost of living in Bolivia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 47% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b54 (₨1,228) | ₨477 | + 157% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b42 (₨957) | ₨617 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b13 (₨288) | ₨253 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b6 (₨146) | ₨111 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b13 (₨296) | ₨147 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b6 (₨139) | ₨85 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b23 (₨522) | ₨736 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b12 (₨263) | ₨147 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b7 (₨161) | ₨52 | + 212% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (₨259) | ₨285 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b47 (₨1,079) | ₨1,607 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b11 (₨242) | ₨133 | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.93 (₨90) | ₨80 | + 12% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 26% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b3,950 (₨90,410) | ₨65,208 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,544 (₨58,216) | ₨40,675 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b279 (₨6,388) | ₨11,662 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,660 (₨60,885) | ₨44,902 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,589 (₨36,377) | ₨32,659 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b215 (₨4,916) | ₨8,932 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b190 (₨4,346) | ₨2,572 | + 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b2,412 (₨55,192) | ₨44,098 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,024 (₨23,436) | ₨23,617 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b41 (₨944) | ₨667 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b31 (₨700) | ₨516 | + 36% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 39% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b347 (₨7,933) | ₨3,054 | + 160% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b272 (₨6,215) | ₨5,408 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b549 (₨12,567) | ₨8,399 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b484 (₨11,073) | ₨5,912 | + 87% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 23% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b103,830 (₨2,376,265) | ₨2,463,580 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.79 (₨87) | ₨107 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b177 (₨4,062) | ₨2,108 | + 93% | |
| Personal Care | + 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 75% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b46 (₨1,053) | ₨260 | + 305% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b25 (₨574) | ₨616 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b211 (₨4,837) | ₨1,831 | + 164% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b49 (₨1,126) | ₨463 | + 143% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b22 (₨507) | ₨350 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b26 (₨588) | ₨441 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b11 (₨261) | ₨189 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b12 (₨275) | ₨169 | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b57 (₨1,298) | ₨480 | + 171% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 15% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b63 (₨1,452) | ₨1,849 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b85 (₨1,935) | ₨1,458 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b249 (₨5,690) | ₨2,679 | + 112% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b204 (₨4,662) | ₨3,680 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b38 (₨864) | ₨850 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b24 (₨554) | ₨437 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b18 (₨416) | ₨435 | - 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b2,975 (₨68,082) | ₨58,894 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.35 (₨31) | ₨39 | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b341 (₨7,810) | ₨4,106 | + 90% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b17 (₨382) | ₨267 | + 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,441 prices entered by 577 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bolivia is 30% more expensive than in Pakistan
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