Cost of living in Bolivia compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 17% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b53 (ARS $623) | ARS $559 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b39 (ARS $461) | ARS $404 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b12 (ARS $144) | ARS $138 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b6 (ARS $74) | ARS $63 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b11 (ARS $126) | ARS $130 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b5.93 (ARS $69) | ARS $78 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b19 (ARS $227) | ARS $261 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b12 (ARS $143) | ARS $88 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b7 (ARS $85) | ARS $43 | + 95% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (ARS $130) | ARS $75 | + 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b47 (ARS $555) | ARS $265 | + 109% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b11 (ARS $125) | ARS $137 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.59 (ARS $42) | ARS $37 | + 15% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 41% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b3,999 (ARS $46,848) | ARS $34,475 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b4,134 (ARS $48,427) | ARS $22,165 | + 118% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b299 (ARS $3,502) | ARS $4,226 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b3,254 (ARS $38,118) | ARS $24,035 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,991 (ARS $23,327) | ARS $15,461 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b250 (ARS $2,930) | ARS $3,316 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b194 (ARS $2,275) | ARS $1,381 | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b2,557 (ARS $29,958) | ARS $31,800 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b986 (ARS $11,551) | ARS $13,257 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b43 (ARS $502) | ARS $334 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b28 (ARS $326) | ARS $242 | + 35% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 32% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b345 (ARS $4,044) | ARS $3,556 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b293 (ARS $3,435) | ARS $2,260 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b549 (ARS $6,435) | ARS $5,981 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b480 (ARS $5,624) | ARS $5,185 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 10% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b96,601 (ARS $1,131,666) | ARS $1,802,310 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.82 (ARS $45) | ARS $63 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b167 (ARS $1,955) | ARS $1,480 | + 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 37% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b39 (ARS $452) | ARS $272 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b25 (ARS $294) | ARS $588 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b190 (ARS $2,225) | ARS $1,114 | + 100% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b38 (ARS $443) | ARS $250 | + 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b22 (ARS $260) | ARS $153 | + 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b27 (ARS $318) | ARS $210 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b11 (ARS $132) | ARS $111 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b12 (ARS $140) | ARS $121 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b51 (ARS $597) | ARS $467 | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is about the same as in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b62 (ARS $727) | ARS $1,217 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b83 (ARS $976) | ARS $624 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b171 (ARS $2,004) | ARS $2,152 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b197 (ARS $2,303) | ARS $2,044 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b40 (ARS $473) | ARS $379 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b24 (ARS $287) | ARS $150 | + 91% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b18 (ARS $209) | ARS $145 | + 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b3,126 (ARS $36,621) | ARS $60,126 | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.40 (ARS $16) | ARS $17 | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b341 (ARS $3,993) | ARS $1,900 | + 110% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b16 (ARS $186) | ARS $156 | + 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bolivia is 14% more expensive than in Argentina
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