- Cost of Living
- Bolivia
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bolivia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 9% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b29 (₨593) | ₨561 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $b38 (₨769) | ₨625 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b17 (₨339) | ₨224 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b6 (₨128) | ₨107 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b10 (₨211) | ₨122 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b7 (₨135) | ₨81 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b24 (₨489) | ₨601 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b12 (₨241) | ₨157 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b7 (₨144) | ₨40 | + 260% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (₨216) | ₨283 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b54 (₨1,086) | ₨2,980 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $b10 (₨196) | ₨117 | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.72 (₨75) | ₨57 | + 32% | |
| Housing | + 61% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 61% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $b4,355 (₨87,711) | ₨55,913 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $b2,700 (₨54,372) | ₨35,841 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b665 (₨13,396) | ₨8,271 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $b3,343 (₨67,318) | ₨45,604 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $b2,264 (₨45,603) | ₨29,046 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $b756 (₨15,222) | ₨7,054 | + 116% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $b310 (₨6,234) | ₨2,742 | + 127% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $b2,667 (₨53,717) | ₨41,241 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,014 (₨20,431) | ₨11,212 | + 82% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b46 (₨934) | ₨508 | + 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b27 (₨543) | ₨1,031 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | + 131% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 131% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $b338 (₨6,799) | ₨2,517 | + 170% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $b458 (₨9,226) | ₨3,919 | + 135% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b625 (₨12,581) | ₨6,685 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b580 (₨11,685) | ₨5,433 | + 115% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 14% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b116,358 (₨2,343,405) | ₨2,201,860 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.81 (₨77) | ₨92 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b180 (₨3,616) | ₨2,619 | + 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 57% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b31 (₨634) | ₨241 | + 163% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b57 (₨1,146) | ₨774 | + 48% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $b197 (₨3,962) | ₨2,396 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $b33 (₨656) | ₨458 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b23 (₨456) | ₨326 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b27 (₨537) | ₨361 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b12 (₨232) | ₨156 | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b12 (₨239) | ₨111 | + 115% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b40 (₨815) | ₨585 | + 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 2% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b125 (₨2,514) | ₨1,463 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b90 (₨1,813) | ₨1,197 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b155 (₨3,123) | ₨3,978 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b201 (₨4,040) | ₨3,261 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b42 (₨842) | ₨1,228 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b20 (₨394) | ₨400 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b19 (₨374) | ₨548 | - 32% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $b3,376 (₨67,981) | ₨57,507 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.49 (₨30) | ₨50 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b340 (₨6,851) | ₨3,895 | + 76% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $b15 (₨304) | ₨275 | + 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bolivia is 29% more expensive than in Pakistan
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