Cost of living in Bolivia compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 61% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Bolivia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b52 ($8) | $21 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b40 ($5.83) | $12 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b15 ($2.18) | $5.86 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 ($1.02) | $1.11 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b14 ($2.10) | $5.48 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b9 ($1.30) | $4.85 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b23 ($3.38) | $7 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b16 ($2.28) | $4.32 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b8 ($1.13) | $2.34 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 ($1.56) | $3.50 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b59 ($9) | $18 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b12 ($1.74) | $2.94 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b4.13 ($0.60) | $3.09 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 78% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 78% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Bolivia | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b3,684 ($533) | $3,187 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,803 ($406) | $2,455 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b378 ($55) | $230 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,703 ($391) | $2,236 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b2,465 ($357) | $1,659 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b297 ($43) | $167 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b164 ($24) | $62 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b3,482 ($504) | $247 | + 104% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,253 ($181) | $152 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b54 ($8) | $15 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b24 ($3.49) | $35 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 16% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Bolivia | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b438 ($63) | $59 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b268 ($39) | $51 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b632 ($91) | $105 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b568 ($82) | $141 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 51% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Bolivia | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b144,748 ($20,948) | $30,967 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.75 ($0.54) | $0.94 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b237 ($34) | $86 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 60% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Bolivia | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b35 ($5.02) | $9 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b69 ($10) | $24 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b202 ($29) | $169 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b20 ($2.95) | $9 | - 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b25 ($3.65) | $5.31 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b39 ($5.59) | $7 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b12 ($1.73) | $5.13 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b21 ($2.97) | $2.42 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b65 ($9) | $30 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 61% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Bolivia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b57 ($8) | $60 | - 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b102 ($15) | $30 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b152 ($22) | $216 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b185 ($27) | $104 | - 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b47 ($7) | $15 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b27 ($3.86) | $5.91 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b22 ($3.16) | $8 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b4,257 ($616) | $489 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.40 ($0.20) | $0.55 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b328 ($47) | $73 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b16 ($2.33) | $11 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 63% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 27, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bolivia is 63% cheaper than in United States
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