Cost of living in Bolivia compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 50% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b42 (AU$9) | AU$17 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b41 (AU$9) | AU$12 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b13 (AU$2.62) | AU$5.94 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b6 (AU$1.32) | AU$1.34 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b11 (AU$2.32) | AU$5.53 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b6 (AU$1.31) | AU$4.78 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b20 (AU$4.09) | AU$8 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b15 (AU$3.21) | AU$4.22 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b7 (AU$1.54) | AU$3.21 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (AU$2.29) | AU$5.91 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b58 (AU$12) | AU$20 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b10 (AU$2.13) | AU$2.97 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.73 (AU$0.78) | AU$2.22 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 53% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b6,103 (AU$1,272) | AU$2,570 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b4,127 (AU$860) | AU$1,847 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b323 (AU$67) | AU$251 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b4,716 (AU$983) | AU$1,887 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b2,054 (AU$428) | AU$1,385 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b274 (AU$57) | AU$144 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b224 (AU$47) | AU$59 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b2,754 (AU$574) | AU$516 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,027 (AU$214) | AU$214 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b46 (AU$10) | AU$12 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b18 (AU$3.77) | AU$30 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is about the same as in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b447 (AU$93) | AU$105 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b404 (AU$84) | AU$74 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b542 (AU$113) | AU$149 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b503 (AU$105) | AU$148 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 64% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b102,622 (AU$21,386) | AU$27,006 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.79 (AU$0.79) | AU$1.50 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b150 (AU$31) | AU$145 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 27% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b25 (AU$5.30) | AU$8 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b48 (AU$10) | AU$16 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b186 (AU$39) | AU$69 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b32 (AU$7) | AU$7 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b23 (AU$4.78) | AU$4.77 | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b24 (AU$5.01) | AU$5.70 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b11 (AU$2.39) | AU$3.31 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b14 (AU$2.94) | AU$3.17 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b46 (AU$10) | AU$27 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 48% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b75 (AU$16) | AU$57 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b86 (AU$18) | AU$35 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b174 (AU$36) | AU$203 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b208 (AU$43) | AU$108 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b37 (AU$8) | AU$17 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b24 (AU$5.01) | AU$4.66 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b18 (AU$3.75) | AU$10 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b3,297 (AU$687) | AU$646 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.19 (AU$0.25) | AU$0.42 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b360 (AU$75) | AU$66 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b16 (AU$3.24) | AU$35 | - 91% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 11, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bolivia is 51% cheaper than in Australia
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