Cost of living in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is 56% cheaper than in Gwangju (South Korea)
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| Food | - 31% | |||
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| Food in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is 31% cheaper than in Gwangju (South Korea) | ||||
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| La Paz, Bolivia | Gwangju | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b63 (₩12,419) | ₩9,317 | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b48 (₩9,368) | ₩6,285 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b17 (₩3,269) | ₩4,508 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 (₩1,281) | ₩2,493 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b11 (₩2,192) | ₩4,277 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b5.72 (₩1,124) | ₩3,000 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b27 (₩5,377) | ₩7,161 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b11 (₩2,107) | ₩6,693 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b9 (₩1,836) | ₩4,487 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (₩2,116) | ₩1,756 | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b53 (₩10,448) | ₩20,000 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b10 (₩1,987) | ₩2,398 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.31 (₩650) | ₩3,008 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is about the same as in Gwangju (South Korea) | ||||
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| La Paz, Bolivia | Gwangju | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b3,426 (₩672,768) | ₩598,305 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,412 (₩473,717) | ₩397,436 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b320 (₩62,936) | ₩90,769 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,263 (₩444,391) | ₩611,223 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,729 (₩339,453) | ₩313,685 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b190 (₩37,217) | ₩50,000 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b153 (₩30,097) | ₩25,000 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b2,561 (₩502,858) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,077 (₩211,559) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b59 (₩11,606) | ₩10,513 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b28 (₩5,542) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is 39% more expensive than in Gwangju (South Korea) | ||||
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| La Paz, Bolivia | Gwangju | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b369 (₩72,371) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b305 (₩59,901) | ₩27,832 | + 115% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b555 (₩108,925) | ₩92,308 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b433 (₩84,989) | ₩80,000 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 79% | |||
| Transportation in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is 79% cheaper than in Gwangju (South Korea) | ||||
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| La Paz, Bolivia | Gwangju | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b103,527 (₩20,331,104) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.72 (₩730) | ₩1,446 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b213 (₩41,917) | ₩366,667 | - 89% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $b80 (₩15,677) | ₩10,786 | + 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is 32% cheaper than in Gwangju (South Korea) | ||||
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| La Paz, Bolivia | Gwangju | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b39 (₩7,602) | ₩10,000 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b66 (₩12,967) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b228 (₩44,739) | ₩50,000 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b43 (₩8,393) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b25 (₩4,961) | ₩11,250 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b29 (₩5,633) | ₩5,000 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b10 (₩1,940) | ₩5,300 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b15 (₩2,979) | ₩2,000 | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b67 (₩13,094) | ₩12,025 | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is about the same as in Gwangju (South Korea) | ||||
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| La Paz, Bolivia | Gwangju | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b93 (₩18,224) | ₩26,164 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b83 (₩16,276) | ₩17,828 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b160 (₩31,335) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b182 (₩35,745) | ₩40,000 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b42 (₩8,301) | ₩7,000 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b29 (₩5,631) | ₩4,435 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b22 (₩4,341) | ₩3,380 | + 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b2,805 (₩550,821) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.34 (₩264) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b354 (₩69,556) | ₩42,000 | + 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b16 (₩3,065) | ₩3,144 | - 3% | |
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TOTAL | - 56% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 314 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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