Cost of living in Bolivia compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 58% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Bolivia | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b52 (€7) | €18 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b42 (€5.52) | €10 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b14 (€1.81) | €5.61 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 (€0.87) | €1.16 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b11 (€1.39) | €4.92 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b5.90 (€0.78) | €2.94 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b22 (€2.92) | €7 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b10 (€1.36) | €2.17 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b8 (€1.05) | €2.31 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (€1.44) | €1.84 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b51 (€7) | €10 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b11 (€1.40) | €3.19 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b2.81 (€0.37) | €1.76 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 62% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Bolivia | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b3,398 (€450) | €1,268 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,357 (€312) | €1,045 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b266 (€35) | €215 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,587 (€343) | €899 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,699 (€225) | €711 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b172 (€23) | €104 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b170 (€22) | €39 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b2,224 (€295) | €856 | - 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b990 (€131) | €200 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b51 (€7) | €16 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b23 (€3.11) | €11 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 55% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 55% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Bolivia | Belgium | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b348 (€46) | €105 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b268 (€35) | €85 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b550 (€73) | €106 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b440 (€58) | €122 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 57% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Bolivia | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b94,282 (€12,485) | €38,224 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.75 (€0.50) | €1.85 | - 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b183 (€24) | €49 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 21% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Bolivia | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b37 (€4.96) | €0.99 | + 402% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b67 (€9) | €12 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b198 (€26) | €26 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b49 (€6) | €5.15 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b26 (€3.51) | €5.29 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b29 (€3.81) | €3.77 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b8 (€1.08) | €1.90 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b13 (€1.70) | €2.17 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b67 (€9) | €25 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 46% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Bolivia | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b86 (€11) | €47 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b78 (€10) | €27 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b147 (€19) | €72 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b177 (€23) | €59 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b40 (€5.28) | €12 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b25 (€3.32) | €3.31 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b20 (€2.64) | €4.60 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b2,750 (€364) | €561 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.21 (€0.16) | €0.25 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b304 (€40) | €30 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b16 (€2.09) | €8 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in Bolivia is 55% cheaper than in Belgium
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