Cost of living in Bolivia compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 59% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Bolivia | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b52 (€7) | €19 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b40 (€5.08) | €11 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b15 (€1.90) | €5.94 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 (€0.89) | €1.28 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b14 (€1.83) | €3.67 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b9 (€1.13) | €6 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b23 (€2.94) | €6 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b16 (€1.99) | €2.59 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b8 (€0.98) | €2.11 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (€1.36) | €1.89 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b59 (€7) | €8 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b12 (€1.52) | €2.89 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b4.13 (€0.52) | €2.00 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 63% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Bolivia | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b3,684 (€465) | €1,315 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,803 (€354) | €1,170 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b378 (€48) | €265 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,703 (€341) | €873 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b2,465 (€311) | €663 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b297 (€37) | €154 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b164 (€21) | €54 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b3,482 (€439) | €302 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,253 (€158) | €110 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b54 (€7) | €17 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b24 (€3.04) | €12 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 23% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Bolivia | Belgium | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b438 (€55) | €89 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b268 (€34) | €35 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b632 (€80) | €90 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b568 (€72) | €120 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 46% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Bolivia | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b144,748 (€18,263) | €32,008 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.75 (€0.47) | €1.66 | - 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b237 (€30) | €54 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 50% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Bolivia | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b35 (€4.38) | €12 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b69 (€9) | €14 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b202 (€25) | €30 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b20 (€2.57) | €5.29 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b25 (€3.18) | €9 | - 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b39 (€4.87) | €4.92 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b12 (€1.51) | €3.01 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b21 (€2.59) | €4.00 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b65 (€8) | €29 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 57% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Bolivia | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b57 (€7) | €43 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b102 (€13) | €25 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b152 (€19) | €90 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b185 (€23) | €140 | - 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b47 (€5.97) | €12 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b27 (€3.36) | €3.51 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b22 (€2.75) | €4.70 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b4,257 (€537) | €561 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.40 (€0.18) | €0.25 | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b328 (€41) | €82 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b16 (€2.03) | €11 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2025.
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Cost of living in Bolivia is 55% cheaper than in Belgium
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