Cost of living in Bolivia compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 42% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Bolivia | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b51 (ARS $1,382) | ARS $3,432 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b42 (ARS $1,138) | ARS $1,761 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b14 (ARS $373) | ARS $606 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 (ARS $179) | ARS $235 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b11 (ARS $288) | ARS $448 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b5.99 (ARS $163) | ARS $365 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b22 (ARS $612) | ARS $814 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b10 (ARS $281) | ARS $461 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b8 (ARS $226) | ARS $244 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (ARS $296) | ARS $309 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b47 (ARS $1,284) | ARS $1,237 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b10 (ARS $286) | ARS $443 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b2.82 (ARS $77) | ARS $154 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 14% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Bolivia | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b3,380 (ARS $92,275) | ARS $135,529 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,357 (ARS $64,364) | ARS $76,587 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b266 (ARS $7,251) | ARS $9,729 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,587 (ARS $70,628) | ARS $94,582 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,699 (ARS $46,393) | ARS $52,300 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b172 (ARS $4,705) | ARS $7,350 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b170 (ARS $4,631) | ARS $2,956 | + 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b2,224 (ARS $60,734) | ARS $88,331 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b990 (ARS $27,037) | ARS $41,171 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b51 (ARS $1,392) | ARS $1,178 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b22 (ARS $590) | ARS $731 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 41% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Bolivia | Argentina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b348 (ARS $9,506) | ARS $16,604 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b268 (ARS $7,306) | ARS $11,403 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b550 (ARS $15,027) | ARS $28,911 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b440 (ARS $12,002) | ARS $24,436 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 20% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Bolivia | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b94,282 (ARS $2,574,156) | ARS $4,884,880 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.75 (ARS $102) | ARS $196 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b183 (ARS $5,006) | ARS $4,322 | + 16% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 10% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Bolivia | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b37 (ARS $1,024) | ARS $1,077 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b67 (ARS $1,830) | ARS $1,793 | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b202 (ARS $5,520) | ARS $2,941 | + 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b52 (ARS $1,419) | ARS $748 | + 90% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b26 (ARS $716) | ARS $531 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b29 (ARS $787) | ARS $692 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b10 (ARS $267) | ARS $465 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b13 (ARS $348) | ARS $395 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b67 (ARS $1,834) | ARS $1,736 | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 29% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Bolivia | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b86 (ARS $2,336) | ARS $4,371 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b79 (ARS $2,149) | ARS $1,888 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b147 (ARS $4,013) | ARS $5,252 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b177 (ARS $4,835) | ARS $6,595 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b40 (ARS $1,090) | ARS $1,512 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b25 (ARS $690) | ARS $856 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b20 (ARS $543) | ARS $622 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b2,750 (ARS $75,090) | ARS $152,192 | - 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.21 (ARS $33) | ARS $53 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b313 (ARS $8,541) | ARS $6,925 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b16 (ARS $430) | ARS $476 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bolivia is 26% cheaper than in Argentina
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