Cost of Living Comparison Between Bolivia and Ecuador 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Ecuador is 13.7% higher than in Bolivia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Ecuador is 9.5% higher than in Bolivia | |
| Rent Prices in Ecuador are 6.8% lower than in Bolivia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Ecuador are 16.6% higher than in Bolivia | |
| Groceries Prices in Ecuador are 21.4% higher than in Bolivia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Ecuador is 13.6% higher than in Bolivia | |
Restaurants | Bolivia Edit |
Ecuador Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
20.00 Bs. (2.89 $) |
24.19 Bs. (3.50 $) |
+21.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
129.13 Bs. (18.68 $) |
207.38 Bs. (30.00 $) |
+60.6 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
50.00 Bs. (7.23 $) |
48.39 Bs. (7.00 $) |
-3.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
13.00 Bs. (1.88 $) |
13.83 Bs. (2.00 $) |
+6.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
20.00 Bs. (2.89 $) |
24.19 Bs. (3.50 $) |
+21.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
17.77 Bs. (2.57 $) |
17.15 Bs. (2.48 $) |
-3.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
6.06 Bs. (0.88 $) |
6.83 Bs. (0.99 $) |
+12.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
4.95 Bs. (0.72 $) |
4.78 Bs. (0.69 $) |
-3.5 % |
Markets | Bolivia Edit |
Ecuador Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
25.51 Bs. (3.69 $) |
28.57 Bs. (4.13 $) |
+12.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
7.82 Bs. (1.13 $) |
10.27 Bs. (1.49 $) |
+31.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
3.85 Bs. (0.56 $) |
4.68 Bs. (0.68 $) |
+21.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
13.19 Bs. (1.91 $) |
14.59 Bs. (2.11 $) |
+10.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
15.50 Bs. (2.24 $) |
19.28 Bs. (2.79 $) |
+24.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
11.57 Bs. (1.67 $) |
17.71 Bs. (2.56 $) |
+53.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
19.36 Bs. (2.80 $) |
21.30 Bs. (3.08 $) |
+10.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
7.12 Bs. (1.03 $) |
6.50 Bs. (0.94 $) |
-8.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
3.20 Bs. (0.46 $) |
3.48 Bs. (0.50 $) |
+8.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
3.78 Bs. (0.55 $) |
3.99 Bs. (0.58 $) |
+5.6 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
4.02 Bs. (0.58 $) |
3.84 Bs. (0.56 $) |
-4.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
3.59 Bs. (0.52 $) |
3.78 Bs. (0.55 $) |
+5.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
2.74 Bs. (0.40 $) |
3.27 Bs. (0.47 $) |
+19.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
5.17 Bs. (0.75 $) |
4.65 Bs. (0.67 $) |
-10.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
7.52 Bs. (1.09 $) |
7.63 Bs. (1.10 $) |
+1.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
40.00 Bs. (5.79 $) |
69.13 Bs. (10.00 $) |
+72.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
12.00 Bs. (1.74 $) |
11.70 Bs. (1.69 $) |
-2.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
18.82 Bs. (2.72 $) |
19.60 Bs. (2.84 $) |
+4.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
19.00 Bs. (2.75 $) |
41.48 Bs. (6.00 $) |
+118.3 % |
Transportation | Bolivia Edit |
Ecuador Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
2.00 Bs. (0.29 $) |
2.42 Bs. (0.35 $) |
+21.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
170.00 Bs. (24.59 $) |
172.82 Bs. (25.00 $) |
+1.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
10.00 Bs. (1.45 $) |
10.37 Bs. (1.50 $) |
+3.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
16.09 Bs. (2.33 $) |
16.69 Bs. (2.41 $) |
+3.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
60.00 Bs. (8.68 $) |
69.13 Bs. (10.00 $) |
+15.2 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
14.40 Bs. (2.08 $) |
17.42 Bs. (2.52 $) |
+21.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
110,214.50 Bs. (15,943.58 $) |
145,168.42 Bs. (21,000.00 $) |
+31.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
142,105.09 Bs. (20,556.86 $) |
191,163.03 Bs. (27,653.56 $) |
+34.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Bolivia Edit |
Ecuador Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
304.12 Bs. (43.99 $) |
303.94 Bs. (43.97 $) |
-0.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
153.87 Bs. (22.26 $) |
91.99 Bs. (13.31 $) |
-40.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
259.60 Bs. (37.55 $) |
212.98 Bs. (30.81 $) |
-18.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Bolivia Edit |
Ecuador Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
212.79 Bs. (30.78 $) |
230.01 Bs. (33.27 $) |
+8.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
125.56 Bs. (18.16 $) |
103.96 Bs. (15.04 $) |
-17.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
45.00 Bs. (6.51 $) |
48.39 Bs. (7.00 $) |
+7.5 % |
Childcare | Bolivia Edit |
Ecuador Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
1,192.86 Bs. (172.56 $) |
1,660.45 Bs. (240.20 $) |
+39.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
21,327.27 Bs. (3,085.19 $) |
42,859.25 Bs. (6,200.00 $) |
+101.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Bolivia Edit |
Ecuador Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
263.05 Bs. (38.05 $) |
381.11 Bs. (55.13 $) |
+44.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
343.08 Bs. (49.63 $) |
322.72 Bs. (46.68 $) |
-5.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
490.85 Bs. (71.01 $) |
677.61 Bs. (98.02 $) |
+38.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
424.28 Bs. (61.38 $) |
565.59 Bs. (81.82 $) |
+33.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Bolivia Edit |
Ecuador Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
2,630.92 Bs. (380.59 $) |
2,351.94 Bs. (340.23 $) |
-10.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
1,652.41 Bs. (239.04 $) |
1,887.90 Bs. (273.10 $) |
+14.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
4,612.88 Bs. (667.30 $) |
4,010.77 Bs. (580.20 $) |
-13.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
3,288.69 Bs. (475.74 $) |
3,110.17 Bs. (449.92 $) |
-5.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Bolivia Edit |
Ecuador Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
747.27 Bs. (108.10 $) |
762.74 Bs. (110.34 $) |
+2.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
582.32 Bs. (84.24 $) |
678.72 Bs. (98.18 $) |
+16.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Bolivia Edit |
Ecuador Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
2,848.47 Bs. (412.06 $) |
3,540.96 Bs. (512.23 $) |
+24.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 7.45 | 10.51 | +41.0 % |
| Last update: | 14 May 2025 | 13 May 2025 | |
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