Cost of living in Italy compared to Bolivia
Currency:
Food | + 103% | |||
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Food in Italy is 103% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
Italy | Bolivia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 ($b127) | $b52 | + 144% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 ($b67) | $b42 | + 61% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.02 ($b38) | $b14 | + 176% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 ($b10) | $b7 | + 48% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.76 ($b28) | $b11 | + 168% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.61 ($b20) | $b5.90 | + 232% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 ($b53) | $b22 | + 142% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.12 ($b16) | $b10 | + 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.69 ($b13) | $b8 | + 60% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.32 ($b10) | $b11 | - 8% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 ($b58) | $b51 | + 15% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.89 ($b14) | $b11 | + 34% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.31 ($b10) | $b2.81 | + 251% | |
Housing | + 123% | |||
Housing in Italy is 123% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
Italy | Bolivia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,256 ($b9,438) | $b3,398 | + 178% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €847 ($b6,366) | $b2,357 | + 170% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €174 ($b1,308) | $b266 | + 392% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €840 ($b6,315) | $b2,587 | + 144% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €594 ($b4,463) | $b1,699 | + 163% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €137 ($b1,026) | $b172 | + 495% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 ($b191) | $b170 | + 13% | |
40” flat screen tv | €351 ($b2,636) | $b2,224 | + 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €127 ($b957) | $b990 | - 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.44 ($b41) | $b51 | - 19% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 ($b81) | $b23 | + 246% | |
Clothes | + 15% | |||
Clothes in Italy is 15% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
Italy | Bolivia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 ($b532) | $b348 | + 53% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 ($b243) | $b268 | - 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 ($b630) | $b550 | + 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 ($b864) | $b440 | + 97% | |
Transportation | + 78% | |||
Transportation in Italy is 78% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
Italy | Bolivia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,816 ($b194,048) | $b94,282 | + 106% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.81 ($b14) | $b3.75 | + 262% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €36 ($b270) | $b183 | + 47% | |
Personal Care | + 47% | |||
Personal Care in Italy is 47% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
Italy | Bolivia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 ($b67) | $b37 | + 78% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 ($b94) | $b67 | + 41% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €78 ($b583) | $b198 | + 194% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.45 ($b41) | $b49 | - 16% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.22 ($b24) | $b26 | - 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.90 ($b22) | $b29 | - 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.79 ($b13) | $b8 | + 66% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.91 ($b14) | $b13 | + 12% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 ($b133) | $b67 | + 98% | |
Entertainment | + 77% | |||
Entertainment in Italy is 77% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
Italy | Bolivia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 ($b282) | $b86 | + 230% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €17 ($b128) | $b78 | + 64% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €66 ($b493) | $b147 | + 236% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 ($b524) | $b177 | + 196% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 ($b67) | $b40 | + 68% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.77 ($b13) | $b25 | - 47% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.09 ($b38) | $b20 | + 92% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €506 ($b3,801) | $b2,750 | + 38% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.26 ($b1.98) | $b1.21 | + 64% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 ($b362) | $b304 | + 19% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.21 ($b39) | $b16 | + 149% | |
TOTAL | + 87% |
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 87% more expensive than in Bolivia
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