Cost of living in Bolivia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 55% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Bolivia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b48 (₨1,356) | ₨519 | + 161% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b40 (₨1,144) | ₨742 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b12 (₨341) | ₨215 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b6 (₨179) | ₨119 | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b10 (₨297) | ₨168 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b7 (₨203) | ₨102 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b23 (₨644) | ₨658 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b11 (₨302) | ₨194 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b7 (₨197) | ₨51 | + 283% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (₨312) | ₨220 | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b44 (₨1,259) | ₨2,141 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b10 (₨293) | ₨170 | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.00 (₨86) | ₨77 | + 11% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 41% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Bolivia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b3,894 (₨110,912) | ₨65,360 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,304 (₨65,627) | ₨44,450 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b265 (₨7,551) | ₨14,918 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,805 (₨79,914) | ₨47,849 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,646 (₨46,876) | ₨35,800 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b179 (₨5,110) | ₨10,123 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b156 (₨4,432) | ₨2,270 | + 95% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b2,207 (₨62,855) | ₨53,975 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b850 (₨24,222) | ₨18,356 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b47 (₨1,325) | ₨851 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b23 (₨644) | ₨797 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 12% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Bolivia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b277 (₨7,896) | ₨4,868 | + 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b193 (₨5,508) | ₨7,670 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b491 (₨13,997) | ₨17,357 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b377 (₨10,726) | ₨8,106 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 17% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Bolivia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b103,895 (₨2,959,534) | ₨5,697,890 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b4.14 (₨118) | ₨146 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b176 (₨5,012) | ₨4,073 | + 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 68% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Bolivia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b31 (₨880) | ₨237 | + 271% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b45 (₨1,280) | ₨572 | + 124% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b200 (₨5,693) | ₨1,768 | + 222% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b39 (₨1,118) | ₨1,267 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b26 (₨740) | ₨575 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b30 (₨868) | ₨371 | + 134% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b11 (₨301) | ₨352 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b15 (₨429) | ₨116 | + 269% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b70 (₨1,991) | ₨681 | + 192% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 55% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Bolivia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b80 (₨2,268) | ₨2,016 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b82 (₨2,335) | ₨1,908 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b129 (₨3,663) | ₨2,708 | + 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b159 (₨4,538) | ₨4,907 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b34 (₨979) | ₨1,025 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b23 (₨650) | ₨469 | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b18 (₨508) | ₨513 | - 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b4,060 (₨115,660) | ₨107,118 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.49 (₨42) | ₨4.02 | + 954% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b358 (₨10,189) | ₨4,729 | + 115% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b16 (₨456) | ₨237 | + 92% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,194 prices entered by 418 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bolivia is 24% more expensive than in Pakistan
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