Cost of living in Canada compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 106% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 106% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Canada | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$23 ($b119) | $b64 | + 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$13 ($b67) | $b47 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$9 ($b44) | $b14 | + 205% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.04 ($b16) | $b6 | + 140% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.72 ($b29) | $b12 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.13 ($b26) | $b7 | + 290% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 ($b49) | $b20 | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.00 ($b26) | $b11 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.01 ($b15) | $b9 | + 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.59 ($b18) | $b11 | + 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 ($b94) | $b53 | + 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.07 ($b16) | $b11 | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.94 ($b15) | $b3.98 | + 277% | |
| Housing | + 222% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 222% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Canada | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,738 ($b13,975) | $b3,545 | + 294% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,146 ($b10,953) | $b2,494 | + 339% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$219 ($b1,119) | $b293 | + 283% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,787 ($b9,121) | $b2,484 | + 267% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,420 ($b7,245) | $b1,741 | + 316% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$119 ($b607) | $b208 | + 192% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$73 ($b372) | $b177 | + 111% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$452 ($b2,309) | $b2,589 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$218 ($b1,112) | $b1,020 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$14 ($b71) | $b53 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$28 ($b145) | $b40 | + 262% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 6% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Canada | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$78 ($b400) | $b371 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$57 ($b289) | $b303 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$121 ($b616) | $b578 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$149 ($b760) | $b448 | + 70% | |
| Transportation | + 140% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 140% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Canada | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$30,938 ($b157,889) | $b88,704 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.67 ($b9) | $b3.80 | + 124% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$105 ($b535) | $b177 | + 202% | |
| Personal Care | + 99% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 99% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Canada | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$13 ($b68) | $b45 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$28 ($b145) | $b59 | + 147% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$114 ($b581) | $b186 | + 212% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 ($b46) | $b44 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$7 ($b34) | $b23 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$6 ($b33) | $b27 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.97 ($b25) | $b9 | + 169% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.51 ($b18) | $b12 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$31 ($b158) | $b50 | + 218% | |
| Entertainment | + 102% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 102% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Canada | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$65 ($b330) | $b62 | + 433% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$32 ($b161) | $b80 | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$163 ($b833) | $b181 | + 360% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$112 ($b571) | $b177 | + 222% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$15 ($b74) | $b37 | + 101% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.35 ($b27) | $b26 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 ($b38) | $b20 | + 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$771 ($b3,936) | $b2,827 | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.43 ($b2.18) | $b1.39 | + 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$62 ($b317) | $b333 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$17 ($b85) | $b16 | + 419% | |
| TOTAL | + 133% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Canada is 133% more expensive than in Bolivia
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