Cost of living in Bolivia compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 54% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Bolivia | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b54 (€7) | €20 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b42 (€5.81) | €10 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b14 (€1.93) | €5.58 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 (€0.95) | €1.28 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b13 (€1.75) | €3.80 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b8 (€1.10) | €2.84 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b20 (€2.74) | €6 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b13 (€1.81) | €2.52 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b8 (€1.05) | €2.11 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b10 (€1.35) | €2.03 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b53 (€7) | €8 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b11 (€1.52) | €3.05 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b4.25 (€0.58) | €2.22 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 69% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Bolivia | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b3,040 (€418) | €1,559 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,410 (€331) | €1,315 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b309 (€42) | €247 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,218 (€305) | €910 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,638 (€225) | €741 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b314 (€43) | €172 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b143 (€20) | €50 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b2,357 (€324) | €302 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,080 (€148) | €110 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b56 (€8) | €17 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b23 (€3.21) | €12 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 28% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Bolivia | Belgium | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b433 (€60) | €94 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b230 (€32) | €42 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b654 (€90) | €101 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b622 (€86) | €129 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 56% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Bolivia | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b101,550 (€13,960) | €31,127 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.81 (€0.52) | €1.72 | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b160 (€22) | €51 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 31% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Bolivia | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b41 (€5.57) | €12 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b74 (€10) | €10 | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b217 (€30) | €32 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b31 (€4.31) | €5.29 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b24 (€3.27) | €5.14 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b30 (€4.13) | €4.92 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b10 (€1.42) | €2.08 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b16 (€2.19) | €4.00 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b88 (€12) | €27 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 43% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Bolivia | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b88 (€12) | €45 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b87 (€12) | €26 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b152 (€21) | €90 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b183 (€25) | €94 | - 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b45 (€6) | €12 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b25 (€3.42) | €3.76 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b20 (€2.73) | €5.02 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b4,257 (€585) | €561 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.40 (€0.19) | €0.25 | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b364 (€50) | €31 | + 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b19 (€2.60) | €9 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Bolivia is 56% cheaper than in Belgium
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