Cost of living in Italy compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 86% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 86% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 ($b107) | $b53 | + 103% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($b66) | $b42 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.46 ($b37) | $b13 | + 198% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.22 ($b10) | $b6 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.61 ($b30) | $b13 | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.23 ($b19) | $b6 | + 209% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 ($b55) | $b22 | + 146% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.03 ($b17) | $b12 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.33 ($b11) | $b7 | + 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.24 ($b10) | $b11 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($b57) | $b47 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.89 ($b16) | $b10 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.97 ($b8) | $b3.92 | + 108% | |
| Housing | + 112% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 112% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,039 ($b8,706) | $b3,825 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €750 ($b6,281) | $b2,498 | + 151% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €119 ($b994) | $b265 | + 275% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €844 ($b7,070) | $b2,669 | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €540 ($b4,524) | $b1,589 | + 185% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €83 ($b696) | $b211 | + 229% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 ($b203) | $b188 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €353 ($b2,960) | $b2,415 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €103 ($b860) | $b972 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.73 ($b48) | $b40 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 ($b90) | $b31 | + 195% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 36% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 ($b682) | $b347 | + 97% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 ($b304) | $b272 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 ($b639) | $b567 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 ($b933) | $b490 | + 90% | |
| Transportation | + 83% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 83% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,170 ($b202,496) | $b104,189 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.41 ($b12) | $b3.79 | + 213% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 ($b304) | $b188 | + 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 67% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.59 ($b47) | $b49 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 ($b74) | $b25 | + 198% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €77 ($b645) | $b208 | + 210% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.60 ($b47) | $b48 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.30 ($b28) | $b22 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.86 ($b24) | $b26 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.95 ($b16) | $b11 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.82 ($b15) | $b12 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 ($b145) | $b55 | + 164% | |
| Entertainment | + 76% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 76% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 ($b273) | $b60 | + 357% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 ($b151) | $b85 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 ($b671) | $b249 | + 170% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 ($b548) | $b199 | + 176% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 ($b75) | $b38 | + 99% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.66 ($b14) | $b24 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.83 ($b41) | $b17 | + 133% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €456 ($b3,820) | $b2,971 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 ($b1.64) | $b1.35 | + 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 ($b399) | $b337 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.56 ($b47) | $b16 | + 186% | |
| TOTAL | + 87% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 87% more expensive than in Bolivia
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