Cost of living in Bolivia compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 60% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Bolivia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b48 ($7) | $17 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b40 ($5.83) | $9 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b12 ($1.74) | $5.06 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b6 ($0.91) | $0.99 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b10 ($1.51) | $3.35 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b7 ($1.04) | $4.43 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b23 ($3.28) | $7 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b11 ($1.54) | $3.91 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b7 ($1.00) | $1.94 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 ($1.59) | $3.28 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b44 ($6) | $16 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b10 ($1.49) | $2.26 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.00 ($0.44) | $2.46 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 75% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Bolivia | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b3,894 ($565) | $2,515 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,304 ($335) | $1,957 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b265 ($38) | $204 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,805 ($407) | $1,778 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,646 ($239) | $1,342 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b179 ($26) | $139 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b156 ($23) | $56 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b2,207 ($320) | $297 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b850 ($123) | $135 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b47 ($7) | $12 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b23 ($3.28) | $26 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 36% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Bolivia | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b277 ($40) | $51 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b193 ($28) | $46 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b491 ($71) | $92 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b377 ($55) | $120 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 56% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Bolivia | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b103,895 ($15,086) | $25,474 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b4.14 ($0.60) | $1.06 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b176 ($26) | $77 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 53% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Bolivia | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b31 ($4.49) | $7 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b45 ($7) | $19 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b200 ($29) | $125 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b39 ($5.70) | $7 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b26 ($3.77) | $4.17 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b30 ($4.42) | $5.50 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b11 ($1.53) | $4.18 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b15 ($2.19) | $2.05 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b70 ($10) | $25 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 41% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Bolivia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b80 ($12) | $49 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b82 ($12) | $27 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b129 ($19) | $196 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b159 ($23) | $83 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b34 ($4.99) | $13 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b23 ($3.31) | $5.19 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b18 ($2.59) | $6 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b4,060 ($590) | $499 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.49 ($0.22) | $0.17 | + 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b358 ($52) | $53 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b16 ($2.32) | $9 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 17,419 prices entered by 2,716 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bolivia is 61% cheaper than in United States
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