Cost of Living in Bolivia
Summary of cost of living in Bolivia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,733.1$ (11,971.0Bs.), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 490.2$ (3,385.6Bs.), 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 | 2.90 $ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 18.69 $ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.24 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 1.88 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.90 $ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.57 $ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 0.88 $ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 0.72 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.69 $ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.13 $ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.56 $ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 1.91 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2.24 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 1.68 $ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 2.80 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.03 $ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.46 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.55 $ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.58 $ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.52 $ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.40 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.75 $ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.09 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.79 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.74 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.73 $ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 2.75 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.29 $ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 24.61 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 1.45 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.33 $ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 8.69 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 2.09 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 15,956.28 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 20,573.24 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 44.03 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 22.28 $ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 37.58 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 30.81 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 18.18 $ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 6.51 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 172.70 $ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 3,087.65 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 38.08 $ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 49.67 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 71.06 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 61.42 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 382.90 $ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 239.20 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 667.80 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 476.10 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 108.10 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 84.29 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 412.35 $ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 7.45 |
Prices in Bolivia
This country had 761 entries in the past 12 months by 51 different contributors.
Last update: May 2025
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Last update: May 2025
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