Cost of living in Bolivia compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Bolivia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b57 (руб 651) | руб 478 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b42 (руб 487) | руб 383 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b14 (руб 157) | руб 201 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 (руб 75) | руб 85 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b11 (руб 129) | руб 118 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b7 (руб 78) | руб 190 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b22 (руб 254) | руб 431 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b11 (руб 122) | руб 114 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b9 (руб 107) | руб 51 | + 111% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (руб 122) | руб 80 | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b45 (руб 513) | руб 726 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b10 (руб 120) | руб 148 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.34 (руб 39) | руб 44 | - 12% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 30% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Bolivia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b3,482 (руб 40,139) | руб 88,260 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,477 (руб 28,547) | руб 53,559 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b277 (руб 3,192) | руб 9,374 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,549 (руб 29,377) | руб 45,680 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,825 (руб 21,035) | руб 28,184 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b396 (руб 4,567) | руб 6,168 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b181 (руб 2,091) | руб 495 | + 322% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b2,196 (руб 25,311) | руб 25,427 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,103 (руб 12,709) | руб 10,146 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b51 (руб 585) | руб 626 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b39 (руб 448) | руб 1,017 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 18% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Bolivia | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b352 (руб 4,053) | руб 5,476 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b283 (руб 3,264) | руб 3,659 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b537 (руб 6,187) | руб 7,865 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b481 (руб 5,545) | руб 8,501 | - 35% | |
| 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 | $b77,564 (руб 894,058) | руб 2,157,330 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.73 (руб 43) | руб 51 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b172 (руб 1,982) | руб 2,232 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 16% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Bolivia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b47 (руб 537) | руб 511 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b73 (руб 845) | руб 686 | + 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b215 (руб 2,474) | руб 1,858 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b46 (руб 528) | руб 385 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b27 (руб 315) | руб 259 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b29 (руб 335) | руб 285 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b10 (руб 119) | руб 111 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b13 (руб 146) | руб 156 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b55 (руб 633) | руб 823 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 19% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Bolivia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b67 (руб 777) | руб 1,781 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b77 (руб 891) | руб 700 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b159 (руб 1,837) | руб 7,058 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b173 (руб 1,996) | руб 3,872 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b38 (руб 437) | руб 469 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b24 (руб 279) | руб 218 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b20 (руб 228) | руб 272 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b1,985 (руб 22,886) | руб 70,646 | - 68% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.46 (руб 17) | руб 2.99 | + 464% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b310 (руб 3,569) | руб 4,350 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b16 (руб 188) | руб 206 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bolivia is 18% cheaper than in Russia
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