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Cost of Living & Prices:
Bolivia vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Bolivia vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.99 times less for grocery shopping in Bolivia than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 7.73 PLN (2.12 USD) in Bolivia and 26.99 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.4% lower in Bolivia.

7.73 PLN
26.99 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 3.5 PLN (0.96 USD) in Bolivia and 9.18 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.9% lower in Bolivia.

3.50 PLN
9.18 PLN

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 23.93 PLN (6.57 USD) in Bolivia and 72.63 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.1% lower in Bolivia.

23.93 PLN
72.63 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 22.6 PLN (6.2 USD) in Bolivia and 65.56 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.5% lower in Bolivia.

22.60 PLN
65.56 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 14.04 PLN (3.85 USD) in Bolivia and 58.57 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76% lower in Bolivia.

14.04 PLN
58.57 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 10.9 PLN (2.99 USD) in Bolivia and 69.2 PLN (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.2% lower in Bolivia.

10.90 PLN
69.20 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 8.62 PLN (2.37 USD) in Bolivia and 12.17 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.2% lower in Bolivia.

8.62 PLN
12.17 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 7.12 PLN (1.95 USD) for 12 eggs in Bolivia and 26.19 PLN (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.8% lower in Bolivia.

7.12 PLN
26.19 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10.63 PLN (2.92 USD) in Bolivia and 13.88 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 23.4% lower in Bolivia.

10.63 PLN
13.88 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 57.22 PLN (15.71 USD) in Bolivia and 91.02 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37.1% lower in Bolivia.

57.22 PLN
91.02 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 3.19 PLN (0.88 USD) in Bolivia and 10.71 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.2% lower in Bolivia.

3.19 PLN
10.71 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.84 PLN (0.78 USD) in Bolivia and 18.25 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.4% lower in Bolivia.

2.84 PLN
18.25 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 19.32 PLN (5.31 USD) in Bolivia and 62.5 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.1% lower in Bolivia.

19.32 PLN
62.50 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 3.72 PLN (1.02 USD) in Bolivia and 5.79 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.8% lower in Bolivia.

3.72 PLN
5.79 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.04 PLN (0.84 USD) in Bolivia and 14.61 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.2% lower in Bolivia.

3.04 PLN
14.61 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.76 PLN (1.03 USD) in Bolivia and 20.83 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.9% lower in Bolivia.

3.76 PLN
20.83 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 4.47 PLN (1.23 USD) in Bolivia and 13.62 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.2% lower in Bolivia.

4.47 PLN
13.62 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.9 PLN (1.07 USD) in Bolivia and 30.12 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.1% lower in Bolivia.

3.90 PLN
30.12 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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32.71 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 4.54 PLN (1.25 USD) in Bolivia and 23.2 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.4% lower in Bolivia.

4.54 PLN
23.20 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 4.04 PLN (1.11 USD) in Bolivia and 9.07 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.5% lower in Bolivia.

4.04 PLN
9.07 PLN

Restaurant

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Bolivia vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 5.31 times less for meals in restaurants in Bolivia than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 9.04 PLN (2.48 USD) in Bolivia and 21.34 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.6% lower in Bolivia.

9.04 PLN
21.34 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 4.22 PLN (1.16 USD) in Bolivia and 12.02 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.9% lower in Bolivia.

4.22 PLN
12.02 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.98 PLN (2.19 USD) in Bolivia and 29.14 PLN (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.6% lower in Bolivia.

7.98 PLN
29.14 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 13.29 PLN (3.65 USD) in Bolivia and 43.71 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.6% lower in Bolivia.

13.29 PLN
43.71 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 26.59 PLN (7.3 USD) in Bolivia and 43.71 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.2% lower in Bolivia.

26.59 PLN
43.71 PLN

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 69.13 PLN (18.98 USD) in Bolivia and 509.92 PLN (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.4% lower in Bolivia.

69.13 PLN
509.92 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 10.63 PLN (2.92 USD) in Bolivia and 94.7 PLN (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.8% lower in Bolivia.

10.63 PLN
94.70 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.92 PLN (0.8 USD) in Bolivia and 9.29 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.6% lower in Bolivia.

2.92 PLN
9.29 PLN

Fuel

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Bolivia vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.77 times less for fuel in Bolivia than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.96 PLN (0.54 USD) in Bolivia and 3.59 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.4% lower in Bolivia.

1.96 PLN
3.59 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.97 PLN (0.54 USD) in Bolivia and 3.38 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.7% lower in Bolivia.

1.97 PLN
3.38 PLN

Transportation

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Bolivia vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.81 times less for transportation in Bolivia than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 95.71 PLN (26.28 USD) in Bolivia and 480.79 PLN (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.1% lower in Bolivia.

95.71 PLN
480.79 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.06 PLN (0.29 USD) in Bolivia and 10.56 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90% lower in Bolivia.

1.06 PLN
10.56 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 31.9 PLN (8.76 USD) in Bolivia and 152.98 PLN (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.1% lower in Bolivia.

31.90 PLN
152.98 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.32 PLN (1.46 USD) in Bolivia and 7.9 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.7% lower in Bolivia.

5.32 PLN
7.90 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5.32 PLN (1.46 USD) in Bolivia and 18.18 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.7% lower in Bolivia.

5.32 PLN
18.18 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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Bolivia vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 25.26 PLN (6.93 USD) in Bolivia and 72.85 PLN (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.3% lower in Bolivia.

25.26 PLN
72.85 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 94.65 PLN (25.99 USD) in Bolivia and 574.65 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.5% lower in Bolivia.

94.65 PLN
574.65 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 74.44 PLN (20.44 USD) in Bolivia and 236.75 PLN (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.6% lower in Bolivia.

74.44 PLN
236.75 PLN

Flats for rent

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Bolivia vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 10.82 times less for renting an apartment in Bolivia than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1415 PLN (388.46 USD) in Bolivia and 14779 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.4% lower in Bolivia.

1 415 PLN
14 779 PLN

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1117 PLN (306.58 USD) in Bolivia and 9263 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.9% lower in Bolivia.

1 117 PLN
9 263 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 2361 PLN (648.2 USD) in Bolivia and 29945 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.1% lower in Bolivia.

2 361 PLN
29 945 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 1855 PLN (509.22 USD) in Bolivia and 19037 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.3% lower in Bolivia.

1 855 PLN
19 037 PLN

Flats for sale

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Bolivia vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 14.37 times less for buying an apartment in Bolivia than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 4301 PLN (1180.77 USD) in Bolivia and 63213 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 93.2% lower in Bolivia.

4 301 PLN
63 213 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 3185 PLN (874.49 USD) in Bolivia and 44349 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.8% lower in Bolivia.

3 185 PLN
44 349 PLN

Salary

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Bolivia vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Bolivia is 12.42 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 1509 PLN (414.37 USD) in Bolivia and 18741 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 91.9% lower in Bolivia.

1 509 PLN
18 741 PLN

Hotels

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Bolivia vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

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378 PLN

Two stars

131 PLN
533 PLN

Three stars

245 PLN
711 PLN

Four stars

423 PLN
919 PLN

Five stars

456 PLN
2 189 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Bolivia: 5 cities, 88 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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