Cost of living in Canada compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 97% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 97% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$19 ($b102) | $b53 | + 94% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 ($b60) | $b42 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 ($b36) | $b13 | + 190% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.26 ($b12) | $b6 | + 95% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.91 ($b21) | $b13 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.80 ($b26) | $b6 | + 335% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 ($b53) | $b22 | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.91 ($b21) | $b12 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.54 ($b14) | $b7 | + 100% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.16 ($b17) | $b11 | + 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 ($b99) | $b47 | + 108% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.30 ($b13) | $b10 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.04 ($b11) | $b3.92 | + 185% | |
| Housing | + 167% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 167% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,070 ($b11,365) | $b3,825 | + 197% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,568 ($b8,608) | $b2,498 | + 245% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$169 ($b928) | $b265 | + 250% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,587 ($b8,713) | $b2,669 | + 226% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,091 ($b5,990) | $b1,589 | + 277% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$112 ($b616) | $b211 | + 191% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$53 ($b291) | $b188 | + 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$366 ($b2,007) | $b2,415 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$169 ($b927) | $b972 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 ($b61) | $b40 | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$23 ($b126) | $b31 | + 312% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 9% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$74 ($b408) | $b347 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$49 ($b270) | $b272 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$110 ($b604) | $b567 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$137 ($b752) | $b490 | + 53% | |
| Transportation | + 123% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 123% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$24,938 ($b136,895) | $b104,189 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.11 ($b6) | $b3.79 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$109 ($b599) | $b188 | + 218% | |
| Personal Care | + 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 65% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 ($b59) | $b49 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$17 ($b96) | $b25 | + 287% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$86 ($b470) | $b208 | + 126% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 ($b48) | $b48 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.14 ($b28) | $b22 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.44 ($b30) | $b26 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.15 ($b17) | $b11 | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.65 ($b15) | $b12 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 ($b138) | $b55 | + 152% | |
| Entertainment | + 91% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 91% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$55 ($b301) | $b60 | + 404% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$28 ($b155) | $b85 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$154 ($b845) | $b249 | + 240% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$94 ($b518) | $b199 | + 160% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 ($b67) | $b38 | + 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.91 ($b27) | $b24 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 ($b40) | $b17 | + 128% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$570 ($b3,127) | $b2,971 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.47 ($b2.58) | $b1.35 | + 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$58 ($b316) | $b337 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$15 ($b81) | $b16 | + 396% | |
| TOTAL | + 113% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Canada is 113% more expensive than in Bolivia
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