Cost of living in Bolivia compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 53% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b41 ($5.95) | $15 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b40 ($5.76) | $8 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b13 ($1.89) | $4.34 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b6 ($0.93) | $0.88 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b11 ($1.62) | $2.97 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b5.89 ($0.85) | $4.03 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b20 ($2.84) | $6 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b16 ($2.26) | $3.35 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b7 ($1.03) | $1.76 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 ($1.58) | $3.16 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b53 ($8) | $14 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b10 ($1.45) | $1.94 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.84 ($0.56) | $2.04 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 60% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b5,764 ($835) | $2,264 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b4,137 ($599) | $1,624 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b343 ($50) | $177 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b4,716 ($683) | $1,624 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b2,025 ($293) | $1,157 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b274 ($40) | $109 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b230 ($33) | $47 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b2,752 ($399) | $294 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,029 ($149) | $118 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b48 ($7) | $11 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b18 ($2.62) | $22 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 19% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b443 ($64) | $49 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b404 ($59) | $45 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b542 ($79) | $86 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b497 ($72) | $112 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 59% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b102,622 ($14,869) | $23,010 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.84 ($0.56) | $0.75 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b145 ($21) | $81 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 53% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b23 ($3.28) | $7 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b45 ($7) | $20 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b186 ($27) | $110 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b32 ($4.70) | $7 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b23 ($3.32) | $3.56 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b25 ($3.63) | $5.10 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b11 ($1.67) | $3.57 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b13 ($1.95) | $1.83 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b47 ($7) | $21 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b69 ($10) | $45 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b85 ($12) | $24 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b174 ($25) | $222 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b191 ($28) | $74 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b37 ($5.30) | $12 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b24 ($3.41) | $4.82 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b17 ($2.51) | $5.80 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b3,297 ($478) | $397 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.16 ($0.17) | $0.19 | - 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b371 ($54) | $53 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b15 ($2.22) | $8 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bolivia is 53% cheaper than in United States
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