Cost of living in Canada compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 93% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 93% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$19 ($b96) | $b41 | + 133% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 ($b55) | $b40 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 ($b35) | $b13 | + 166% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.45 ($b12) | $b6 | + 94% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.83 ($b19) | $b11 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.00 ($b20) | $b6 | + 221% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 ($b48) | $b20 | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.84 ($b20) | $b15 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.54 ($b13) | $b7 | + 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.13 ($b16) | $b11 | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$17 ($b88) | $b57 | + 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.29 ($b12) | $b10 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.23 ($b11) | $b3.83 | + 196% | |
| Housing | + 95% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 95% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,267 ($b11,524) | $b5,978 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,763 ($b8,962) | $b4,112 | + 118% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$175 ($b891) | $b352 | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,750 ($b8,897) | $b4,716 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,262 ($b6,414) | $b2,068 | + 210% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$116 ($b588) | $b274 | + 115% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$54 ($b274) | $b230 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$383 ($b1,948) | $b2,754 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$168 ($b856) | $b1,027 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 ($b57) | $b46 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$24 ($b120) | $b18 | + 562% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 25% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$69 ($b352) | $b447 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$50 ($b255) | $b404 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$112 ($b570) | $b542 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$146 ($b743) | $b503 | + 48% | |
| Transportation | + 146% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 146% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$25,811 ($b131,217) | $b102,622 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.19 ($b6) | $b3.79 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$118 ($b601) | $b151 | + 298% | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 58% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 ($b54) | $b25 | + 113% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$21 ($b108) | $b48 | + 126% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$79 ($b402) | $b186 | + 115% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$8 ($b40) | $b32 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.21 ($b26) | $b23 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.36 ($b27) | $b24 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.94 ($b15) | $b11 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.49 ($b13) | $b14 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 ($b126) | $b46 | + 173% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 70% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$55 ($b278) | $b75 | + 271% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$29 ($b149) | $b84 | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$163 ($b827) | $b174 | + 375% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$96 ($b489) | $b191 | + 156% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 ($b61) | $b37 | + 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.91 ($b25) | $b24 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 ($b37) | $b17 | + 115% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$565 ($b2,870) | $b3,297 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.39 ($b2.00) | $b1.19 | + 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$57 ($b292) | $b353 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$14 ($b73) | $b15 | + 378% | |
| TOTAL | + 88% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 02, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Canada is 88% more expensive than in Bolivia
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