Cost of living in Bolivia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 46% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Bolivia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b55 (₨2,273) | ₨851 | + 167% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b43 (₨1,795) | ₨952 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b15 (₨609) | ₨348 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 (₨271) | ₨169 | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b11 (₨467) | ₨282 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b6 (₨253) | ₨252 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b23 (₨942) | ₨1,139 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b11 (₨439) | ₨290 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b9 (₨384) | ₨122 | + 213% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (₨456) | ₨549 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b44 (₨1,836) | ₨2,949 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b11 (₨438) | ₨289 | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.59 (₨149) | ₨191 | - 22% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 47% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Bolivia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b3,771 (₨156,631) | ₨118,562 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,661 (₨110,519) | ₨73,692 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b290 (₨12,027) | ₨23,696 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,685 (₨111,518) | ₨59,994 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,896 (₨78,755) | ₨50,948 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b214 (₨8,899) | ₨20,196 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b162 (₨6,731) | ₨2,076 | + 224% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b2,484 (₨103,185) | ₨71,670 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,021 (₨42,408) | ₨22,629 | + 87% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b52 (₨2,156) | ₨1,673 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b41 (₨1,687) | ₨1,564 | + 8% | |
| Clothes | + 114% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 114% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Bolivia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b363 (₨15,087) | ₨3,426 | + 340% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b283 (₨11,762) | ₨6,254 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b548 (₨22,750) | ₨13,199 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b492 (₨20,436) | ₨8,569 | + 138% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 5% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Bolivia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b86,793 (₨3,604,868) | ₨4,456,060 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.90 (₨162) | ₨270 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b169 (₨7,005) | ₨4,626 | + 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 74% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Bolivia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b47 (₨1,936) | ₨1,015 | + 91% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b73 (₨3,046) | ₨1,391 | + 119% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b203 (₨8,443) | ₨3,667 | + 130% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b46 (₨1,902) | ₨521 | + 265% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b26 (₨1,082) | ₨922 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b29 (₨1,207) | ₨736 | + 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b10 (₨431) | ₨249 | + 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b13 (₨538) | ₨242 | + 122% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b55 (₨2,281) | ₨860 | + 165% | |
| Entertainment | + 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 69% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Bolivia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b70 (₨2,911) | ₨3,545 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b80 (₨3,338) | ₨2,089 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b159 (₨6,600) | ₨2,959 | + 123% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b210 (₨8,721) | ₨7,109 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b41 (₨1,699) | ₨880 | + 93% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b25 (₨1,047) | ₨669 | + 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b20 (₨825) | ₨1,106 | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b1,985 (₨82,464) | ₨119,622 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.46 (₨61) | ₨3.79 | + 1501% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b324 (₨13,456) | ₨3,764 | + 258% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b16 (₨678) | ₨480 | + 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,289 prices entered by 578 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bolivia is 42% more expensive than in Pakistan
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