Cost of living in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is 154% more expensive than in San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca (Argentina)
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| Food | + 307% | |||
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| Food in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is 307% more expensive than in San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca (Argentina) | ||||
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| La Paz, Bolivia | San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $ [BM]3,567 | ARS $ [BM]1,013 | + 252% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $ [BM]2,952 | ARS $ [BM]776 | + 280% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $ [BM]1,132 | ARS $ [BM]293 | + 287% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $ [BM]445 | ARS $ [BM]97 | + 358% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $ [BM]756 | ARS $ [BM]282 | + 168% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $ [BM]384 | ARS $ [BM]110 | + 248% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $ [BM]1,836 | ARS $ [BM]247 | + 643% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $ [BM]689 | ARS $ [BM]78 | + 781% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $ [BM]615 | ARS $ [BM]49 | + 1150% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $ [BM]721 | ARS $ [BM]126 | + 473% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $ [BM]3,183 | ARS $ [BM]556 | + 473% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $ [BM]672 | ARS $ [BM]227 | + 196% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $ [BM]198 | ARS $ [BM]55 | + 259% | |
| Housing | + 398% | |||
| Housing in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is 398% more expensive than in San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca (Argentina) | ||||
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| La Paz, Bolivia | San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $ [BM]246,911 | ARS $ [BM]58,160 | + 325% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $ [BM]171,742 | ARS $ [BM]35,000 | + 391% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $ [BM]19,564 | ARS $ [BM]3,197 | + 512% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $ [BM]157,646 | ARS $ [BM]30,000 | + 425% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $ [BM]124,688 | ARS $ [BM]20,000 | + 523% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $ [BM]11,821 | ARS $ [BM]4,000 | + 196% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $ [BM]10,113 | ARS $ [BM]1,849 | + 447% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $ [BM]178,244 | ARS $ [BM]54,612 | + 226% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $ [BM]74,225 | ARS $ [BM]22,000 | + 237% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $ [BM]4,072 | ARS $ [BM]500 | + 714% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $ [BM]1,964 | ARS $ [BM]189 | + 939% | |
| Clothes | + 254% | |||
| Clothes in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is 254% more expensive than in San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca (Argentina) | ||||
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| La Paz, Bolivia | San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $ [BM]23,906 | ARS $ [BM]4,324 | + 453% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $ [BM]20,202 | ARS $ [BM]5,654 | + 257% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $ [BM]37,646 | ARS $ [BM]18,787 | + 100% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $ [BM]26,998 | ARS $ [BM]5,514 | + 390% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is 29% more expensive than in San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca (Argentina) | ||||
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| La Paz, Bolivia | San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $ [BM]6,703,385 | ARS $ [BM]2,117,760 | + 217% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $ [BM]255 | ARS $ [BM]108 | + 136% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $ [BM]14,980 | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $ [BM]5,360 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 601% | |||
| Personal Care in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is 601% more expensive than in San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca (Argentina) | ||||
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| La Paz, Bolivia | San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $ [BM]2,402 | ARS $ [BM]280 | + 757% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $ [BM]4,265 | ARS $ [BM]484 | + 781% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $ [BM]16,082 | ARS $ [BM]2,048 | + 685% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $ [BM]2,704 | ARS $ [BM]243 | + 1011% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $ [BM]1,733 | ARS $ [BM]185 | + 835% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $ [BM]1,814 | ARS $ [BM]355 | + 411% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $ [BM]744 | ARS $ [BM]171 | + 334% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $ [BM]1,111 | ARS $ [BM]194 | + 472% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $ [BM]5,494 | ARS $ [BM]1,145 | + 380% | |
| Entertainment | + 161% | |||
| Entertainment in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is 161% more expensive than in San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca (Argentina) | ||||
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| La Paz, Bolivia | San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $ [BM]5,988 | ARS $ [BM]1,111 | + 439% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $ [BM]5,820 | ARS $ [BM]973 | + 498% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $ [BM]10,288 | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $ [BM]11,203 | ARS $ [BM]1,141 | + 882% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $ [BM]2,768 | ARS $ [BM]515 | + 438% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $ [BM]1,751 | ARS $ [BM]382 | + 359% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $ [BM]1,295 | ARS $ [BM]314 | + 312% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $ [BM]193,255 | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $ [BM]93 | ARS $ [BM]10 | + 826% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $ [BM]24,934 | ARS $ [BM]1,859 | + 1241% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $ [BM]1,078 | ARS $ [BM]251 | + 330% | |
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TOTAL | + 154% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 508 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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