Cost of living in Bolivia compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 58% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b50 (€6) | €14 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b41 (€4.92) | €8 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b12 (€1.46) | €5.91 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b6 (€0.76) | €1.20 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b13 (€1.51) | €5.64 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b6 (€0.77) | €3.72 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b23 (€2.71) | €8 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b12 (€1.46) | €2.23 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b7 (€0.87) | €2.11 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (€1.37) | €1.14 | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b49 (€5.87) | €9 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b11 (€1.26) | €1.81 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.83 (€0.46) | €1.71 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 63% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b3,778 (€451) | €1,376 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,490 (€297) | €1,078 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b281 (€34) | €152 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,545 (€304) | €1,081 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,574 (€188) | €638 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b229 (€27) | €98 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b193 (€23) | €26 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b2,541 (€303) | €400 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,080 (€129) | €113 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b40 (€4.81) | €16 | - 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b25 (€2.98) | €15 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 36% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b360 (€43) | €93 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b250 (€30) | €38 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b545 (€65) | €89 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b458 (€55) | €122 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 50% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b107,453 (€12,832) | €24,226 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.81 (€0.45) | €1.08 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b179 (€21) | €47 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 50% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b49 (€5.85) | €8 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b25 (€2.95) | €10 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b210 (€25) | €107 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b32 (€3.84) | €5.49 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b22 (€2.64) | €2.75 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b27 (€3.27) | €3.32 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b11 (€1.26) | €1.81 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b12 (€1.38) | €2.20 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b53 (€6) | €22 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 61% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b63 (€8) | €42 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b81 (€10) | €21 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b249 (€30) | €129 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b182 (€22) | €65 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b38 (€4.51) | €11 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b24 (€2.84) | €3.99 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b17 (€2.07) | €3.77 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b2,971 (€355) | €507 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.35 (€0.16) | €0.75 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b342 (€41) | €41 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b17 (€1.99) | €5.92 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bolivia is 57% cheaper than in Austria
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