Cost of living in Bolivia compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 59% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Bolivia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b55 ($8) | $19 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b42 ($6) | $10 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b14 ($2.10) | $5.78 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 ($0.94) | $1.08 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b11 ($1.58) | $4.95 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b7 ($0.98) | $4.70 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b23 ($3.32) | $7 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b11 ($1.53) | $4.66 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b9 ($1.34) | $2.49 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 ($1.56) | $3.12 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b44 ($6) | $16 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b11 ($1.53) | $2.77 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.54 ($0.51) | $2.98 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 76% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 76% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Bolivia | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b3,806 ($551) | $2,823 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,650 ($384) | $2,138 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b272 ($39) | $220 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,608 ($378) | $1,886 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,833 ($265) | $1,441 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b420 ($61) | $146 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b177 ($26) | $64 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b2,437 ($353) | $295 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,047 ($152) | $133 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b51 ($7) | $14 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b39 ($5.63) | $31 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 13% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Bolivia | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b363 ($53) | $54 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b283 ($41) | $45 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b548 ($79) | $93 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b492 ($71) | $119 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 61% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Bolivia | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b86,793 ($12,564) | $27,910 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.87 ($0.56) | $1.05 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b169 ($24) | $79 | - 69% | |
| 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) | $b47 ($7) | $8 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b73 ($11) | $21 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b219 ($32) | $140 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b46 ($7) | $8 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b27 ($3.96) | $4.80 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b29 ($4.21) | $6 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b10 ($1.49) | $4.72 | - 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b13 ($1.84) | $2.25 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b55 ($8) | $27 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 51% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Bolivia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b70 ($10) | $55 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b80 ($12) | $28 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b159 ($23) | $195 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b210 ($30) | $89 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b41 ($5.92) | $14 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b25 ($3.66) | $5.21 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b20 ($2.88) | $6 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b1,985 ($287) | $554 | - 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.46 ($0.21) | $0.21 | + 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b324 ($47) | $54 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b16 ($2.36) | $10 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bolivia is 62% cheaper than in United States
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