Cost of living in Bolivia compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 51% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b51 ($7) | $15 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b42 ($6) | $8 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b12 ($1.80) | $4.26 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b6 ($0.92) | $0.88 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b13 ($1.85) | $2.87 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b6 ($0.94) | $4.19 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b23 ($3.27) | $6 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b12 ($1.77) | $3.44 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b7 ($1.05) | $1.76 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 ($1.66) | $3.10 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b49 ($7) | $14 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b11 ($1.53) | $1.99 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.92 ($0.57) | $2.18 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 71% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b3,751 ($543) | $2,194 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,544 ($368) | $1,580 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b281 ($41) | $180 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,545 ($368) | $1,545 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,574 ($228) | $1,143 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b229 ($33) | $113 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b193 ($28) | $52 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b2,541 ($368) | $271 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,080 ($156) | $126 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b40 ($5.83) | $11 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b25 ($3.61) | $22 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 12% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b352 ($51) | $47 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b250 ($36) | $42 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b545 ($79) | $86 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b455 ($66) | $107 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 51% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b107,453 ($15,560) | $23,507 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.81 ($0.55) | $0.66 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b179 ($26) | $74 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 51% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b49 ($7) | $7 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b25 ($3.57) | $16 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b211 ($31) | $111 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b32 ($4.65) | $7 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b22 ($3.20) | $3.45 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b27 ($3.97) | $4.84 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b11 ($1.53) | $3.68 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b12 ($1.67) | $1.82 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b53 ($8) | $22 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 47% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b63 ($9) | $46 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b81 ($12) | $25 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b249 ($36) | $197 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b199 ($29) | $78 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b38 ($5.46) | $12 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b24 ($3.45) | $4.93 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b17 ($2.51) | $5.65 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b2,971 ($430) | $425 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.35 ($0.20) | $0.25 | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b335 ($49) | $49 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b17 ($2.41) | $8 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bolivia is 56% cheaper than in United States
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