Cost of Living in Bolivia
Summary of cost of living in Bolivia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,735.4$ (11,991.8Bs.), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 491.2$ (3,394.1Bs.), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Bolivia is, on average, 60.5% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Bolivia is, on average, 79.2% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 Bs. | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 129.10 Bs. | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 50.00 Bs. | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 13.00 Bs. | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 20.00 Bs. | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 17.77 Bs. | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 6.06 Bs. | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 4.95 Bs. | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 25.69 Bs. | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 7.82 Bs. | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 3.85 Bs. | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 13.35 Bs. | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 15.48 Bs. | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 11.57 Bs. | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 19.49 Bs. | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 7.12 Bs. | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 3.20 Bs. | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 3.78 Bs. | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 4.02 Bs. | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 3.59 Bs. | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 2.74 Bs. | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 5.29 Bs. | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 7.60 Bs. | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 42.50 Bs. | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 12.38 Bs. | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 18.88 Bs. | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 19.00 Bs. | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 Bs. | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 170.00 Bs. | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 10.00 Bs. | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 16.09 Bs. | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 60.00 Bs. | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 14.49 Bs. | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 110,000.00 Bs. | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 141,461.78 Bs. | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 304.12 Bs. | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 153.87 Bs. | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 259.59 Bs. | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 212.79 Bs. | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 125.56 Bs. | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 45.00 Bs. | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,192.86 Bs. | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 21,327.27 Bs. | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 247.42 Bs. | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 343.08 Bs. | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 490.84 Bs. | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 410.74 Bs. | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,514.87 Bs. | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,738.05 Bs. | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,612.77 Bs. | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,288.62 Bs. | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 735.23 Bs. | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 590.28 Bs. | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,838.86 Bs. | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 7.45 |
Prices in Bolivia
This country had 762 entries in the past 12 months by 52 different contributors.
Last update: 14 May 2025
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Last update: 14 May 2025
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