Cost of Living in Bolivia
Summary of cost of living in Bolivia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,754.5$ (12,101.2Bs.), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 479.4$ (3,306.8Bs.), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Bolivia is, on average, 60.0% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Bolivia is, on average, 78.7% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 Bs. | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 120.00 Bs. | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 50.00 Bs. | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 12.00 Bs. | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 19.00 Bs. | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 18.50 Bs. | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 6.13 Bs. | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 4.94 Bs. | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 6.99 Bs. | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 8.67 Bs. | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 4.18 Bs. | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 13.45 Bs. | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 15.77 Bs. | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 12.85 Bs. | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 20.80 Bs. | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 7.76 Bs. | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 3.23 Bs. | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 3.64 Bs. | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 3.91 Bs. | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 3.17 Bs. | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 2.57 Bs. | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 5.75 Bs. | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 7.85 Bs. | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 45.00 Bs. | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 12.38 Bs. | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 18.60 Bs. | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 18.00 Bs. | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 Bs. | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 160.00 Bs. | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 11.00 Bs. | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 16.09 Bs. | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 60.00 Bs. | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 3.79 Bs. | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 129,500.00 Bs. | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 150,906.22 Bs. | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 311.23 Bs. | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 175.76 Bs. | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 253.96 Bs. | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 219.92 Bs. | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 125.56 Bs. | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 45.00 Bs. | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,192.86 Bs. | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 23,509.09 Bs. | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 230.59 Bs. | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 267.50 Bs. | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 501.66 Bs. | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 476.40 Bs. | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,509.14 Bs. | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,632.83 Bs. | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 4,801.57 Bs. | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 3,357.25 Bs. | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 797.56 Bs. | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 460.16 Bs. | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,932.91 Bs. | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 7.35 |
Prices in Bolivia
This country had 996 entries in the past 12 months by 66 different contributors.
Last update: 9 December 2025
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Last update: 9 December 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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