Cost of living in Bolivia compared to Russia
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Food | - 9% | |||
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Food in Bolivia is 9% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
Bolivia | Russia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b51 (руб 549) | руб 555 | - 1% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b42 (руб 446) | руб 398 | + 12% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b14 (руб 152) | руб 226 | - 33% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b8 (руб 80) | руб 88 | - 9% | |
12 eggs, large | $b14 (руб 146) | руб 139 | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b10 (руб 103) | руб 208 | - 51% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b24 (руб 256) | руб 428 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b16 (руб 175) | руб 131 | + 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b8 (руб 86) | руб 69 | + 26% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (руб 119) | руб 86 | + 37% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b47 (руб 504) | руб 695 | - 27% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $b12 (руб 132) | руб 189 | - 30% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b5.14 (руб 55) | руб 48 | + 15% | |
Housing | - 38% | |||
Housing in Bolivia is 38% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
Bolivia | Russia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b3,716 (руб 39,647) | руб 105,099 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,529 (руб 26,985) | руб 58,650 | - 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b387 (руб 4,135) | руб 7,581 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,961 (руб 31,591) | руб 53,709 | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b2,439 (руб 26,026) | руб 33,196 | - 22% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b349 (руб 3,729) | руб 5,605 | - 33% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b148 (руб 1,578) | руб 612 | + 158% | |
40” flat screen tv | $b3,482 (руб 37,150) | руб 20,501 | + 81% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,253 (руб 13,372) | руб 7,224 | + 85% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b54 (руб 573) | руб 548 | + 4% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b24 (руб 257) | руб 930 | - 72% | |
Clothes | - 19% | |||
Clothes in Bolivia is 19% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
Bolivia | Russia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b438 (руб 4,670) | руб 6,816 | - 31% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b268 (руб 2,855) | руб 3,176 | - 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b632 (руб 6,742) | руб 7,907 | - 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b568 (руб 6,060) | руб 6,921 | - 12% | |
Transportation | - 33% | |||
Transportation in Bolivia is 33% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
Bolivia | Russia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b144,748 (руб 1,544,499) | руб 2,626,260 | - 41% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.67 (руб 39) | руб 58 | - 32% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $b148 (руб 1,582) | руб 2,411 | - 34% | |
Personal Care | + 26% | |||
Personal Care in Bolivia is 26% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Bolivia | Russia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b35 (руб 370) | руб 376 | - 2% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b69 (руб 735) | руб 486 | + 51% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b202 (руб 2,151) | руб 2,115 | + 2% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b20 (руб 218) | руб 358 | - 39% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b25 (руб 269) | руб 217 | + 24% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b39 (руб 412) | руб 161 | + 156% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $b12 (руб 128) | руб 124 | + 3% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $b21 (руб 219) | руб 140 | + 56% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b65 (руб 695) | руб 567 | + 22% | |
Entertainment | - 23% | |||
Entertainment in Bolivia is 23% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
Bolivia | Russia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b57 (руб 607) | руб 1,593 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $b96 (руб 1,022) | руб 680 | + 50% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b152 (руб 1,621) | руб 6,005 | - 73% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b185 (руб 1,973) | руб 3,237 | - 39% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b47 (руб 505) | руб 473 | + 7% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b27 (руб 286) | руб 177 | + 61% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b21 (руб 226) | руб 236 | - 4% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b4,257 (руб 45,424) | руб 50,539 | - 10% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.40 (руб 15) | руб 23 | - 34% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $b329 (руб 3,516) | руб 3,349 | + 5% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b16 (руб 172) | руб 197 | - 13% | |
TOTAL | - 26% |
These prices were last updated on July 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bolivia is 26% cheaper than in Russia
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