Cost of living in Bolivia compared to Argentina
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| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 31% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Bolivia | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b51 (ARS $1,089) | ARS $1,990 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b42 (ARS $908) | ARS $1,253 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b13 (ARS $283) | ARS $457 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b6 (ARS $139) | ARS $168 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b11 (ARS $229) | ARS $338 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b6 (ARS $132) | ARS $234 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b21 (ARS $458) | ARS $647 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b11 (ARS $229) | ARS $267 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b7 (ARS $147) | ARS $119 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b10 (ARS $220) | ARS $218 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b45 (ARS $966) | ARS $848 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b10 (ARS $221) | ARS $333 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b2.99 (ARS $64) | ARS $103 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 12% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Bolivia | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b3,599 (ARS $77,497) | ARS $100,641 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,379 (ARS $51,226) | ARS $61,646 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b248 (ARS $5,350) | ARS $7,555 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,426 (ARS $52,243) | ARS $71,790 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,608 (ARS $34,638) | ARS $41,049 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b167 (ARS $3,600) | ARS $5,361 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b147 (ARS $3,163) | ARS $2,446 | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b2,491 (ARS $53,643) | ARS $62,976 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b918 (ARS $19,759) | ARS $33,633 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b47 (ARS $1,017) | ARS $874 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b34 (ARS $738) | ARS $555 | + 33% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 44% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Bolivia | Argentina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b354 (ARS $7,631) | ARS $13,261 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b232 (ARS $4,991) | ARS $8,272 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b533 (ARS $11,474) | ARS $23,258 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b437 (ARS $9,404) | ARS $18,914 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 29% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Bolivia | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b98,584 (ARS $2,122,975) | ARS $4,177,640 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.83 (ARS $82) | ARS $155 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b166 (ARS $3,575) | ARS $3,789 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 13% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Bolivia | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b41 (ARS $891) | ARS $805 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b61 (ARS $1,309) | ARS $1,156 | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b203 (ARS $4,375) | ARS $2,391 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b38 (ARS $823) | ARS $580 | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b22 (ARS $481) | ARS $417 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b33 (ARS $711) | ARS $464 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b9 (ARS $187) | ARS $332 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b13 (ARS $272) | ARS $273 | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b75 (ARS $1,615) | ARS $1,390 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 18% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Bolivia | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b88 (ARS $1,899) | ARS $3,297 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b86 (ARS $1,857) | ARS $1,607 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b139 (ARS $3,004) | ARS $4,898 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b197 (ARS $4,251) | ARS $5,285 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b40 (ARS $871) | ARS $1,023 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b25 (ARS $531) | ARS $455 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b20 (ARS $430) | ARS $389 | + 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b2,757 (ARS $59,377) | ARS $107,438 | - 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.19 (ARS $26) | ARS $32 | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b311 (ARS $6,703) | ARS $4,879 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b18 (ARS $396) | ARS $393 | + 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 06, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bolivia is 23% cheaper than in Argentina
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