Cost of living in Bolivia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 57% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Bolivia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b52 (₨2,133) | ₨916 | + 133% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b40 (₨1,646) | ₨1,082 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b15 (₨614) | ₨533 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 (₨289) | ₨230 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b14 (₨592) | ₨315 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b9 (₨367) | ₨165 | + 122% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b23 (₨953) | ₨836 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b16 (₨643) | ₨279 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b8 (₨318) | ₨114 | + 179% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (₨442) | ₨391 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b59 (₨2,425) | ₨2,569 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b12 (₨495) | ₨216 | + 129% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b4.13 (₨169) | ₨144 | + 17% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 51% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Bolivia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b3,684 (₨150,570) | ₨137,741 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,803 (₨114,570) | ₨58,708 | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b378 (₨15,458) | ₨21,580 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,703 (₨110,453) | ₨79,067 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b2,465 (₨100,752) | ₨35,699 | + 182% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b297 (₨12,139) | ₨17,044 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b164 (₨6,683) | ₨2,308 | + 190% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b3,482 (₨142,284) | ₨58,431 | + 144% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,253 (₨51,214) | ₨29,384 | + 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b54 (₨2,193) | ₨1,281 | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b24 (₨986) | ₨625 | + 58% | |
| Clothes | + 78% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 78% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Bolivia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b438 (₨17,887) | ₨4,832 | + 270% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b268 (₨10,935) | ₨9,004 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b632 (₨25,822) | ₨13,089 | + 97% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b568 (₨23,210) | ₨13,255 | + 75% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 28% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Bolivia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b144,748 (₨5,915,489) | ₨2,800,000 | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.75 (₨153) | ₨272 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b148 (₨6,059) | ₨4,030 | + 50% | |
| Personal Care | + 123% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 123% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Bolivia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b35 (₨1,418) | ₨230 | + 518% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b69 (₨2,813) | ₨838 | + 236% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b202 (₨8,237) | ₨3,307 | + 149% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b20 (₨833) | ₨1,222 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b25 (₨1,031) | ₨649 | + 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b39 (₨1,577) | ₨557 | + 183% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b12 (₨490) | ₨396 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b21 (₨838) | ₨217 | + 286% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b65 (₨2,662) | ₨495 | + 438% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 45% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Bolivia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b57 (₨2,326) | ₨3,859 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b102 (₨4,161) | ₨1,827 | + 128% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b152 (₨6,209) | ₨6,844 | - 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b185 (₨7,558) | ₨8,435 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b47 (₨1,935) | ₨2,877 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b27 (₨1,090) | ₨566 | + 93% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b22 (₨892) | ₨979 | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b4,257 (₨173,975) | ₨149,999 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.40 (₨57) | ₨255 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b328 (₨13,397) | ₨5,226 | + 156% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b16 (₨658) | ₨637 | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,193 prices entered by 243 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2025.
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Cost of living in Bolivia is 13% more expensive than in Pakistan
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