Cost of living in Bolivia compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 53% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Bolivia | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b52 (€7) | €15 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b43 (€6.00) | €9 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b12 (€1.72) | €5.93 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 (€0.91) | €1.31 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b10 (€1.45) | €5.15 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b6 (€0.89) | €3.47 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b22 (€3.07) | €6 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b11 (€1.48) | €2.29 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b7 (€0.96) | €1.97 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (€1.46) | €1.04 | + 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b45 (€6) | €7 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b10 (€1.43) | €2.20 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.05 (€0.42) | €1.73 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 63% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Bolivia | Austria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b3,557 (€495) | €1,715 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,298 (€319) | €1,046 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b274 (€38) | €415 | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,599 (€361) | €818 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,629 (€226) | €658 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b180 (€25) | €99 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b162 (€23) | €30 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b2,404 (€334) | €333 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b918 (€128) | €151 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b47 (€6) | €10 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b34 (€4.77) | €15 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 30% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Bolivia | Austria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b366 (€51) | €99 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b232 (€32) | €34 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b538 (€75) | €91 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b436 (€61) | €128 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 45% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Bolivia | Austria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b102,909 (€14,306) | €24,654 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.78 (€0.53) | €1.72 | - 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b175 (€24) | €44 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 46% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Bolivia | Austria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b41 (€5.75) | €3.00 | + 92% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b61 (€8) | €9 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b195 (€27) | €152 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b38 (€5.32) | €5.49 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b25 (€3.46) | €3.31 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b32 (€4.41) | €3.08 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b9 (€1.25) | €2.07 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b13 (€1.79) | €2.14 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b67 (€9) | €45 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 35% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Bolivia | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b84 (€12) | €47 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b83 (€12) | €23 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b139 (€19) | €104 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b188 (€26) | €65 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b40 (€5.55) | €11 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b24 (€3.27) | €3.66 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b20 (€2.83) | €4.04 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b2,757 (€383) | €499 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.19 (€0.17) | €0.08 | + 118% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b305 (€42) | €31 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b17 (€2.40) | €5.86 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 26, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bolivia is 50% cheaper than in Austria
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