Cost of living in Bolivia compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 61% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Bolivia | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b51 (€6) | €17 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b42 (€5.15) | €10 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b14 (€1.76) | €7 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b8 (€0.93) | €1.82 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b14 (€1.69) | €5.47 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b10 (€1.19) | €5.63 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b24 (€2.95) | €9 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b16 (€2.02) | €3.26 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b8 (€1.00) | €2.82 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (€1.37) | €1.10 | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b47 (€5.82) | €12 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b12 (€1.52) | €3.06 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b5.14 (€0.63) | €2.22 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 65% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Bolivia | Austria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b3,716 (€458) | €1,497 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,529 (€311) | €1,105 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b387 (€48) | €224 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,961 (€365) | €1,177 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b2,439 (€300) | €832 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b349 (€43) | €185 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b148 (€18) | €27 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b3,482 (€429) | €413 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,253 (€154) | €258 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b54 (€7) | €11 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b24 (€2.97) | €15 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 22% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Bolivia | Austria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b438 (€54) | €75 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b268 (€33) | €38 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b632 (€78) | €97 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b568 (€70) | €104 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 58% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Bolivia | Austria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b144,748 (€17,822) | €31,446 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.67 (€0.45) | €1.58 | - 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b148 (€18) | €52 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 62% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Bolivia | Austria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b35 (€4.27) | €27 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b69 (€8) | €8 | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b202 (€25) | €149 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b20 (€2.51) | €13 | - 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b25 (€3.11) | €4.11 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b39 (€4.75) | €8 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b12 (€1.48) | €1.92 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b21 (€2.53) | €2.52 | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b65 (€8) | €28 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 66% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Bolivia | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b57 (€7) | €57 | - 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b96 (€12) | €23 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b152 (€19) | €176 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b185 (€23) | €103 | - 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b47 (€5.83) | €15 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b27 (€3.30) | €6 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b21 (€2.60) | €5.15 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b4,257 (€524) | €899 | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.40 (€0.17) | €0.59 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b329 (€41) | €45 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b16 (€1.98) | €6 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 12, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bolivia is 61% cheaper than in Austria
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