Cost of living in Bolivia compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 23% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b53 (ARS $688) | ARS $634 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b42 (ARS $546) | ARS $453 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b13 (ARS $165) | ARS $151 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b6 (ARS $83) | ARS $67 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b13 (ARS $170) | ARS $144 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b6 (ARS $79) | ARS $87 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b22 (ARS $295) | ARS $275 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b12 (ARS $158) | ARS $103 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b7 (ARS $91) | ARS $49 | + 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (ARS $148) | ARS $80 | + 85% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b47 (ARS $622) | ARS $283 | + 119% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b10 (ARS $137) | ARS $145 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.92 (ARS $51) | ARS $39 | + 32% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 32% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b3,825 (ARS $50,115) | ARS $37,008 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,498 (ARS $32,736) | ARS $23,946 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b265 (ARS $3,476) | ARS $4,435 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,669 (ARS $34,976) | ARS $24,864 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,589 (ARS $20,827) | ARS $16,384 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b211 (ARS $2,771) | ARS $3,504 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b188 (ARS $2,462) | ARS $1,425 | + 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b2,415 (ARS $31,649) | ARS $35,619 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b972 (ARS $12,732) | ARS $15,238 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b40 (ARS $521) | ARS $348 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b31 (ARS $401) | ARS $262 | + 53% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 31% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b347 (ARS $4,542) | ARS $3,860 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b272 (ARS $3,558) | ARS $2,433 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b567 (ARS $7,435) | ARS $6,872 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b490 (ARS $6,416) | ARS $5,709 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is about the same as in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b104,189 (ARS $1,365,181) | ARS $2,012,150 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.79 (ARS $50) | ARS $69 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b188 (ARS $2,468) | ARS $1,558 | + 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 53% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b49 (ARS $641) | ARS $292 | + 120% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b25 (ARS $323) | ARS $620 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b208 (ARS $2,724) | ARS $1,160 | + 135% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b48 (ARS $629) | ARS $262 | + 141% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b22 (ARS $290) | ARS $164 | + 77% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b26 (ARS $335) | ARS $219 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b11 (ARS $145) | ARS $115 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b12 (ARS $156) | ARS $130 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b55 (ARS $720) | ARS $502 | + 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 5% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b60 (ARS $782) | ARS $1,317 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b85 (ARS $1,109) | ARS $678 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b249 (ARS $3,258) | ARS $2,213 | + 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b199 (ARS $2,608) | ARS $2,213 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b38 (ARS $494) | ARS $406 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b24 (ARS $314) | ARS $168 | + 87% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b17 (ARS $228) | ARS $156 | + 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b2,971 (ARS $38,923) | ARS $67,043 | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.35 (ARS $18) | ARS $18 | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b337 (ARS $4,417) | ARS $2,001 | + 121% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b16 (ARS $213) | ARS $173 | + 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bolivia is 16% more expensive than in Argentina
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