Cost of Living in Bolivia
Summary of cost of living in Bolivia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $1,801.9 (Bs.12,450.4), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $490.9 (Bs.3,391.7), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Bolivia is, on average, 58.7% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Bolivia is, on average, 77.0% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | Bs.20.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | Bs.138.19 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | Bs.50.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | Bs.13.50 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | Bs.19.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | Bs.18.03 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | Bs.6.44 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | Bs.5.15 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | Bs.7.35 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | Bs.8.91 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | Bs.4.70 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | Bs.13.58 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | Bs.15.27 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | Bs.12.93 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | Bs.22.65 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | Bs.7.99 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | Bs.3.29 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | Bs.3.67 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | Bs.3.91 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | Bs.3.24 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | Bs.2.64 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | Bs.5.80 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | Bs.8.00 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | Bs.45.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | Bs.12.39 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | Bs.19.08 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | Bs.20.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | Bs.2.50 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | Bs.171.30 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | Bs.15.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | Bs.16.09 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | Bs.60.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | Bs.5.34 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | Bs.145,000.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | Bs.154,769.50 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | Bs.319.46 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | Bs.179.29 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | Bs.234.12 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | Bs.225.19 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | Bs.122.50 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | Bs.45.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | Bs.1,325.00 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | Bs.28,495.17 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | Bs.262.98 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | Bs.291.00 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | Bs.517.50 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | Bs.554.09 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | Bs.2,432.50 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | Bs.1,750.31 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | Bs.4,790.91 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | Bs.3,442.86 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | Bs.832.38 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | Bs.466.39 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | Bs.3,122.94 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 7.52 | |
Prices in Bolivia
This country had 569 entries in the past 12 months by 54 different contributors.
Last update: 12 June 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: 12 June 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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