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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 | $b31 ($4.53) | $14 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $b40 ($5.77) | $8 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b23 ($3.27) | $4.42 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b6 ($0.91) | $0.87 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b11 ($1.60) | $3.19 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b7 ($0.94) | $3.96 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b21 ($2.97) | $6 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b14 ($2.04) | $3.35 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b7 ($1.06) | $1.59 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b12 ($1.72) | $3.62 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b83 ($12) | $15 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $b10 ($1.41) | $1.92 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.91 ($0.57) | $2.15 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 59% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $b4,431 ($641) | $2,051 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $b2,555 ($370) | $1,543 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b570 ($83) | $177 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $b3,022 ($438) | $1,513 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $b1,981 ($287) | $1,091 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $b630 ($91) | $117 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $b323 ($47) | $48 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $b2,953 ($428) | $322 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,131 ($164) | $120 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b46 ($7) | $11 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b31 ($4.45) | $22 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 23% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $b379 ($55) | $47 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $b414 ($60) | $44 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b631 ($91) | $86 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b603 ($87) | $113 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 55% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b113,710 ($16,463) | $22,223 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.80 ($0.55) | $0.78 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b179 ($26) | $85 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 47% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b36 ($5.23) | $7 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b62 ($9) | $18 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $b218 ($32) | $110 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $b30 ($4.35) | $7 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b24 ($3.46) | $3.42 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b33 ($4.71) | $5.04 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b11 ($1.55) | $3.45 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b12 ($1.71) | $1.83 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b44 ($6) | $20 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 42% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b94 ($14) | $45 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b85 ($12) | $25 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b161 ($23) | $172 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b197 ($28) | $78 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b41 ($5.89) | $12 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b23 ($3.30) | $4.92 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b20 ($2.89) | $5.91 | - 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $b3,481 ($504) | $419 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.66 ($0.24) | $0.26 | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b300 ($43) | $50 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $b22 ($3.12) | $8 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bolivia is 50% cheaper than in United States
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