Cost of living in Bolivia compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 53% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b53 (AU$10) | AU$18 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b42 (AU$8) | AU$12 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b13 (AU$2.37) | AU$5.97 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b6 (AU$1.20) | AU$1.48 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b13 (AU$2.45) | AU$5.42 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b6 (AU$1.14) | AU$4.93 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b22 (AU$4.24) | AU$7 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b12 (AU$2.27) | AU$4.66 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b7 (AU$1.31) | AU$3.18 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (AU$2.13) | AU$5.52 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b47 (AU$9) | AU$18 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b10 (AU$1.98) | AU$2.87 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.92 (AU$0.74) | AU$2.47 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 72% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b3,825 (AU$721) | AU$3,144 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,498 (AU$471) | AU$2,161 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b265 (AU$50) | AU$291 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,669 (AU$503) | AU$1,971 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,589 (AU$300) | AU$1,506 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b211 (AU$40) | AU$177 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b188 (AU$35) | AU$58 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b2,415 (AU$456) | AU$494 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b972 (AU$183) | AU$245 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b40 (AU$8) | AU$13 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b31 (AU$5.77) | AU$31 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 26% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b347 (AU$65) | AU$101 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b272 (AU$51) | AU$66 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b567 (AU$107) | AU$137 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b490 (AU$92) | AU$140 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 66% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b104,189 (AU$19,648) | AU$28,179 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.79 (AU$0.72) | AU$1.36 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b188 (AU$36) | AU$159 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 34% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b49 (AU$9) | AU$8 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b25 (AU$4.66) | AU$17 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b208 (AU$39) | AU$68 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b48 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b22 (AU$4.17) | AU$4.66 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b26 (AU$4.82) | AU$7 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b11 (AU$2.08) | AU$3.38 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b12 (AU$2.25) | AU$3.51 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b55 (AU$10) | AU$28 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 55% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b60 (AU$11) | AU$56 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b85 (AU$16) | AU$36 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b249 (AU$47) | AU$227 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b199 (AU$38) | AU$91 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b38 (AU$7) | AU$17 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b24 (AU$4.52) | AU$4.49 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b17 (AU$3.28) | AU$9 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b2,971 (AU$560) | AU$663 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.35 (AU$0.25) | AU$0.51 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b337 (AU$64) | AU$70 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b16 (AU$3.06) | AU$35 | - 91% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bolivia is 62% cheaper than in Australia
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