Cost of living in Bolivia compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 55% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b51 (€6) | €18 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b42 (€4.99) | €8 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b12 (€1.50) | €4.55 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b6 (€0.76) | €1.06 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b13 (€1.53) | €3.65 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b6 (€0.78) | €2.40 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b23 (€2.72) | €4.91 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b12 (€1.47) | €2.24 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b7 (€0.88) | €1.61 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (€1.38) | €1.72 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b49 (€5.91) | €8 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b11 (€1.27) | €2.43 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.92 (€0.47) | €1.42 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 59% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b3,751 (€451) | €1,098 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,544 (€306) | €898 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b281 (€34) | €137 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,545 (€306) | €774 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,574 (€189) | €589 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b229 (€28) | €134 | - 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b193 (€23) | €41 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b2,541 (€305) | €409 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,080 (€130) | €140 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b40 (€4.84) | €11 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b25 (€3.00) | €10 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 37% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b352 (€42) | €82 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b250 (€30) | €44 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b545 (€66) | €82 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b455 (€55) | €116 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 52% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b107,453 (€12,912) | €25,597 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.81 (€0.46) | €1.33 | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b179 (€21) | €47 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 39% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b49 (€5.88) | €8 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b25 (€2.97) | €11 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b211 (€25) | €34 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b32 (€3.86) | €5.15 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b22 (€2.66) | €3.55 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b27 (€3.29) | €3.52 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b11 (€1.27) | €2.03 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b12 (€1.39) | €2.43 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b53 (€6) | €24 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 51% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b63 (€8) | €48 | - 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b81 (€10) | €22 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b249 (€30) | €66 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b199 (€24) | €63 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b38 (€4.53) | €10 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b24 (€2.86) | €3.48 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b17 (€2.08) | €3.79 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b2,971 (€357) | €440 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.35 (€0.16) | €0.30 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b335 (€40) | €43 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b17 (€2.00) | €7 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bolivia is 54% cheaper than in Belgium
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