Cost of living in Bolivia compared to Australia
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Food | - 52% | |||
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Food in Bolivia is 52% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Bolivia | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b57 (AU$13) | AU$23 | - 44% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b49 (AU$11) | AU$15 | - 26% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b15 (AU$3.25) | AU$7 | - 53% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 (AU$1.46) | AU$2.04 | - 28% | |
12 eggs, large | $b13 (AU$2.78) | AU$7 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b6 (AU$1.44) | AU$6 | - 77% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b20 (AU$4.34) | AU$10 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b12 (AU$2.68) | AU$5.14 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b8 (AU$1.84) | AU$3.62 | - 49% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b12 (AU$2.60) | AU$7 | - 64% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b52 (AU$12) | AU$21 | - 44% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $b10 (AU$2.27) | AU$3.70 | - 39% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b4.48 (AU$0.99) | AU$3.35 | - 70% | |
Housing | - 79% | |||
Housing in Bolivia is 79% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Bolivia | Australia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b3,186 (AU$706) | AU$4,709 | - 85% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,200 (AU$487) | AU$3,109 | - 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b347 (AU$77) | AU$214 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,412 (AU$534) | AU$2,788 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,543 (AU$342) | AU$2,151 | - 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b281 (AU$62) | AU$174 | - 64% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b133 (AU$29) | AU$76 | - 61% | |
40” flat screen tv | $b2,533 (AU$561) | AU$793 | - 29% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,210 (AU$268) | AU$288 | - 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b45 (AU$10) | AU$18 | - 44% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b35 (AU$8) | AU$48 | - 84% | |
Clothes | - 32% | |||
Clothes in Bolivia is 32% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Bolivia | Australia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b441 (AU$98) | AU$129 | - 24% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b280 (AU$62) | AU$95 | - 35% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b610 (AU$135) | AU$179 | - 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b529 (AU$117) | AU$209 | - 44% | |
Transportation | - 69% | |||
Transportation in Bolivia is 69% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Bolivia | Australia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b114,602 (AU$25,381) | AU$38,866 | - 35% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.88 (AU$0.86) | AU$1.99 | - 57% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $b177 (AU$39) | AU$185 | - 79% | |
Personal Care | - 26% | |||
Personal Care in Bolivia is 26% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Bolivia | Australia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b58 (AU$13) | AU$7 | + 75% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b57 (AU$13) | AU$19 | - 33% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b206 (AU$46) | AU$81 | - 44% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b39 (AU$9) | AU$9 | - 5% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b25 (AU$5.45) | AU$5.56 | - 2% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b28 (AU$6) | AU$9 | - 28% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $b10 (AU$2.15) | AU$4.36 | - 51% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $b12 (AU$2.64) | AU$5.30 | - 50% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b79 (AU$17) | AU$36 | - 51% | |
Entertainment | - 61% | |||
Entertainment in Bolivia is 61% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Bolivia | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b96 (AU$21) | AU$68 | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $b88 (AU$19) | AU$46 | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b190 (AU$42) | AU$262 | - 84% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b208 (AU$46) | AU$127 | - 64% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b36 (AU$8) | AU$21 | - 63% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b24 (AU$5.34) | AU$5.10 | + 5% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b21 (AU$4.60) | AU$11 | - 58% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b4,200 (AU$930) | AU$1,070 | - 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.06 (AU$0.23) | AU$0.95 | - 75% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $b363 (AU$80) | AU$92 | - 12% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b20 (AU$4.48) | AU$43 | - 90% | |
TOTAL | - 65% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,674 prices entered by 460 different people.
Cost of living in Bolivia is 65% cheaper than in Australia
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