Cost of living in Bolivia compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 54% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Bolivia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b52 (AU$11) | AU$21 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b43 (AU$9) | AU$13 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b13 (AU$2.79) | AU$6 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 (AU$1.40) | AU$1.71 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b11 (AU$2.25) | AU$6 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b7 (AU$1.41) | AU$7 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b23 (AU$4.87) | AU$8 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b11 (AU$2.24) | AU$4.46 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b7 (AU$1.53) | AU$3.25 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b10 (AU$2.21) | AU$5.86 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b45 (AU$10) | AU$19 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b10 (AU$2.20) | AU$3.71 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b2.83 (AU$0.60) | AU$2.74 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 70% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Bolivia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b3,572 (AU$760) | AU$2,993 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,366 (AU$503) | AU$2,138 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b281 (AU$60) | AU$264 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,630 (AU$560) | AU$2,001 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,695 (AU$361) | AU$1,548 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b185 (AU$39) | AU$219 | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b164 (AU$35) | AU$74 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b2,317 (AU$493) | AU$542 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b971 (AU$207) | AU$325 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b46 (AU$10) | AU$13 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b34 (AU$7) | AU$35 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 26% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Bolivia | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b366 (AU$78) | AU$106 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b264 (AU$56) | AU$73 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b542 (AU$115) | AU$152 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b456 (AU$97) | AU$165 | - 41% | |
| 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 | $b100,395 (AU$21,363) | AU$32,133 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.78 (AU$0.80) | AU$2.00 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b176 (AU$37) | AU$167 | - 78% | |
| 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) | $b34 (AU$7) | AU$10 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b59 (AU$12) | AU$20 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b189 (AU$40) | AU$75 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b38 (AU$8) | AU$6 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b25 (AU$5.28) | AU$5.12 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b32 (AU$7) | AU$5.83 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b9 (AU$1.86) | AU$3.48 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b13 (AU$2.71) | AU$3.63 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b67 (AU$14) | AU$32 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 46% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Bolivia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b87 (AU$19) | AU$63 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b83 (AU$18) | AU$39 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b132 (AU$28) | AU$210 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b190 (AU$40) | AU$105 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b41 (AU$9) | AU$18 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b25 (AU$5.33) | AU$4.99 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b21 (AU$4.49) | AU$9 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b3,829 (AU$815) | AU$645 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.08 (AU$0.23) | AU$0.24 | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b308 (AU$66) | AU$74 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b16 (AU$3.49) | AU$41 | - 92% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 28, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bolivia is 59% cheaper than in Australia
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