- Cost of Living
- Bolivia
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bolivia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 12% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b28 (₨546) | ₨541 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $b40 (₨772) | ₨605 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b16 (₨317) | ₨222 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b6 (₨123) | ₨108 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b10 (₨202) | ₨121 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b6 (₨126) | ₨80 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b21 (₨403) | ₨439 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b12 (₨227) | ₨154 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b6 (₨122) | ₨40 | + 205% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (₨222) | ₨304 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b53 (₨1,029) | ₨2,141 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $b10 (₨188) | ₨117 | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b4.03 (₨78) | ₨55 | + 41% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 45% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $b4,408 (₨85,757) | ₨57,590 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $b2,823 (₨54,923) | ₨36,148 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b365 (₨7,095) | ₨8,103 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $b2,758 (₨53,650) | ₨44,615 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $b1,780 (₨34,637) | ₨25,314 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $b279 (₨5,433) | ₨6,795 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $b304 (₨5,905) | ₨2,646 | + 123% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $b2,835 (₨55,145) | ₨39,967 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,152 (₨22,414) | ₨11,006 | + 104% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b44 (₨847) | ₨499 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b27 (₨531) | ₨816 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | + 103% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 103% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $b324 (₨6,294) | ₨2,600 | + 142% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $b414 (₨8,046) | ₨4,026 | + 100% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b608 (₨11,818) | ₨6,156 | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b552 (₨10,744) | ₨5,351 | + 101% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 17% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b120,391 (₨2,342,045) | ₨1,833,160 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.85 (₨75) | ₨89 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b164 (₨3,190) | ₨2,526 | + 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 65% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b29 (₨574) | ₨227 | + 152% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b52 (₨1,004) | ₨639 | + 57% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $b174 (₨3,382) | ₨2,133 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $b36 (₨700) | ₨444 | + 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b23 (₨438) | ₨275 | + 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b30 (₨581) | ₨340 | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b12 (₨233) | ₨142 | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b11 (₨220) | ₨109 | + 103% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b38 (₨736) | ₨637 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 26% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b116 (₨2,248) | ₨1,494 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b90 (₨1,749) | ₨1,128 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b157 (₨3,051) | ₨3,688 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b203 (₨3,947) | ₨3,101 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b39 (₨761) | ₨526 | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b19 (₨372) | ₨392 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b18 (₨341) | ₨548 | - 38% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $b4,227 (₨82,232) | ₨54,726 | + 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.38 (₨27) | ₨28 | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b350 (₨6,809) | ₨4,025 | + 69% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $b16 (₨317) | ₨187 | + 69% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,289 prices entered by 600 different people.
Cost of living in Bolivia is 31% more expensive than in Pakistan
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