Cost of living in Bolivia compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 19% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Bolivia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b48 (руб 442) | руб 466 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b40 (руб 373) | руб 308 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b12 (руб 111) | руб 178 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b6 (руб 58) | руб 79 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b10 (руб 97) | руб 115 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b7 (руб 66) | руб 209 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b23 (руб 210) | руб 412 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b11 (руб 98) | руб 116 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b7 (руб 64) | руб 59 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (руб 102) | руб 69 | + 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b44 (руб 411) | руб 638 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b10 (руб 96) | руб 131 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.00 (руб 28) | руб 37 | - 24% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 32% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Bolivia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b3,894 (руб 36,182) | руб 61,886 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,304 (руб 21,409) | руб 44,108 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b265 (руб 2,463) | руб 8,171 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,805 (руб 26,070) | руб 37,668 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,646 (руб 15,292) | руб 26,807 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b179 (руб 1,667) | руб 4,924 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b156 (руб 1,446) | руб 526 | + 175% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b2,207 (руб 20,505) | руб 28,072 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b850 (руб 7,902) | руб 8,737 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b47 (руб 432) | руб 490 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b23 (руб 210) | руб 773 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 48% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Bolivia | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b277 (руб 2,576) | руб 5,735 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b193 (руб 1,797) | руб 3,509 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b491 (руб 4,566) | руб 6,597 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b377 (руб 3,499) | руб 7,183 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 27% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Bolivia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b103,895 (руб 965,460) | руб 1,948,350 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b4.14 (руб 38) | руб 50 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b176 (руб 1,635) | руб 1,752 | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Bolivia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b31 (руб 287) | руб 466 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b45 (руб 417) | руб 459 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b200 (руб 1,857) | руб 1,425 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b39 (руб 365) | руб 300 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b26 (руб 241) | руб 210 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b30 (руб 283) | руб 248 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b11 (руб 98) | руб 101 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b15 (руб 140) | руб 123 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b70 (руб 650) | руб 662 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 13% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Bolivia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b80 (руб 740) | руб 1,608 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b82 (руб 762) | руб 566 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b129 (руб 1,195) | руб 3,944 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b159 (руб 1,480) | руб 4,438 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b34 (руб 320) | руб 399 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b23 (руб 212) | руб 188 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b18 (руб 166) | руб 258 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b4,060 (руб 37,730) | руб 48,530 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.49 (руб 14) | руб 3.24 | + 327% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b358 (руб 3,324) | руб 2,786 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b16 (руб 149) | руб 172 | - 14% | |
| 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 5,233 prices entered by 513 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bolivia is 24% cheaper than in Russia
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