Cost of living in Bolivia compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 48% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Bolivia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b64 (AU$15) | AU$24 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b47 (AU$11) | AU$15 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b15 (AU$3.34) | AU$7 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 (AU$1.51) | AU$1.93 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b12 (AU$2.76) | AU$7 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b7 (AU$1.54) | AU$7 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b20 (AU$4.58) | AU$10 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b11 (AU$2.60) | AU$5.05 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b9 (AU$2.05) | AU$3.66 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b12 (AU$2.67) | AU$6 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b53 (AU$12) | AU$21 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b11 (AU$2.41) | AU$3.69 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b4.07 (AU$0.93) | AU$2.92 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 72% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Bolivia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b3,545 (AU$811) | AU$3,611 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,494 (AU$571) | AU$2,613 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b293 (AU$67) | AU$219 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,484 (AU$569) | AU$2,402 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,741 (AU$398) | AU$1,879 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b218 (AU$50) | AU$163 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b177 (AU$40) | AU$79 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b2,622 (AU$600) | AU$535 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,020 (AU$234) | AU$248 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b53 (AU$12) | AU$17 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b38 (AU$9) | AU$42 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 28% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Bolivia | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b371 (AU$85) | AU$128 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b303 (AU$69) | AU$86 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b578 (AU$132) | AU$186 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b448 (AU$103) | AU$214 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 67% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 67% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Bolivia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b88,704 (AU$20,307) | AU$36,303 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.80 (AU$0.87) | AU$2.00 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b177 (AU$40) | AU$166 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 29% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Bolivia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b45 (AU$10) | AU$7 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b59 (AU$13) | AU$24 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b186 (AU$43) | AU$86 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b44 (AU$10) | AU$7 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b23 (AU$5.33) | AU$5.08 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b27 (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b9 (AU$2.16) | AU$4.15 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b12 (AU$2.71) | AU$4.68 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b50 (AU$11) | AU$33 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 55% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Bolivia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b62 (AU$14) | AU$65 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b80 (AU$18) | AU$43 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b181 (AU$41) | AU$292 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b169 (AU$39) | AU$129 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b36 (AU$8) | AU$20 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b26 (AU$5.86) | AU$5.37 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b20 (AU$4.57) | AU$11 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b2,827 (AU$647) | AU$883 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.39 (AU$0.32) | AU$0.50 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b333 (AU$76) | AU$75 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b16 (AU$3.76) | AU$41 | - 91% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bolivia is 60% cheaper than in Australia
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