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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 2.9 times less for grocery shopping in Bolivia than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.53 EUR (2.92 USD) in Bolivia and 5.06 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50% lower in Bolivia.

2.53 EUR
5.06 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.13 EUR (1.3 USD) in Bolivia and 2.07 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.4% lower in Bolivia.

1.13 EUR
2.07 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 5.57 EUR (6.44 USD) in Bolivia and 18.17 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.3% lower in Bolivia.

5.57 EUR
18.17 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 5.11 EUR (5.9 USD) in Bolivia and 15.59 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.2% lower in Bolivia.

5.11 EUR
15.59 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 3.46 EUR (4 USD) in Bolivia and 15.08 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in Bolivia.

3.46 EUR
15.08 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 1.95 EUR (2.25 USD) in Bolivia and 13.85 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.9% lower in Bolivia.

1.95 EUR
13.85 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.66 EUR (1.92 USD) in Bolivia and 2.78 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40.3% lower in Bolivia.

1.66 EUR
2.78 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.35 EUR (1.56 USD) for 12 eggs in Bolivia and 4.1 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.1% lower in Bolivia.

1.35 EUR
4.10 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.46 EUR (2.84 USD) in Bolivia and 3.4 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 27.6% lower in Bolivia.

2.46 EUR
3.40 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 13.6 EUR (15.71 USD) in Bolivia and 21.64 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37.2% lower in Bolivia.

13.60 EUR
21.64 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.71 EUR (0.82 USD) in Bolivia and 2.46 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.1% lower in Bolivia.

0.71 EUR
2.46 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 0.94 EUR (1.09 USD) in Bolivia and 3.7 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.6% lower in Bolivia.

0.94 EUR
3.70 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 4.85 EUR (5.6 USD) in Bolivia and 14.47 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.5% lower in Bolivia.

4.85 EUR
14.47 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 0.82 EUR (0.95 USD) in Bolivia and 1.08 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 24.1% lower in Bolivia.

0.82 EUR
1.08 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.73 EUR (0.84 USD) in Bolivia and 3.38 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.4% lower in Bolivia.

0.73 EUR
3.38 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.24 EUR (1.44 USD) in Bolivia and 4.61 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.1% lower in Bolivia.

1.24 EUR
4.61 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.86 EUR (0.99 USD) in Bolivia and 3.69 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.7% lower in Bolivia.

0.86 EUR
3.69 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 0.93 EUR (1.07 USD) in Bolivia and 7.12 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.9% lower in Bolivia.

0.93 EUR
7.12 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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7.78 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 0.88 EUR (1.02 USD) in Bolivia and 5.41 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.7% lower in Bolivia.

0.88 EUR
5.41 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.84 EUR (0.97 USD) in Bolivia and 2.16 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.1% lower in Bolivia.

0.84 EUR
2.16 EUR

Restaurant

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Bolivia vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 4.16 times less for meals in restaurants in Bolivia than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.22 EUR (2.56 USD) in Bolivia and 4.52 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.9% lower in Bolivia.

2.22 EUR
4.52 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.85 EUR (0.98 USD) in Bolivia and 2.42 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.9% lower in Bolivia.

0.85 EUR
2.42 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 1.88 EUR (2.17 USD) in Bolivia and 6.93 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.9% lower in Bolivia.

1.88 EUR
6.93 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.13 EUR (3.61 USD) in Bolivia and 8.66 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.9% lower in Bolivia.

3.13 EUR
8.66 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 5.63 EUR (6.51 USD) in Bolivia and 10.39 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.8% lower in Bolivia.

5.63 EUR
10.39 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 17.53 EUR (20.24 USD) in Bolivia and 86.58 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.8% lower in Bolivia.

17.53 EUR
86.58 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 2.5 EUR (2.89 USD) in Bolivia and 21.65 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.5% lower in Bolivia.

2.50 EUR
21.65 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.68 EUR (0.79 USD) in Bolivia and 1.9 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.2% lower in Bolivia.

0.68 EUR
1.90 EUR

Fuel

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Bolivia vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.71 times less for fuel in Bolivia than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.47 EUR (0.54 USD) in Bolivia and 0.82 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.7% lower in Bolivia.

0.47 EUR
0.82 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.47 EUR (0.54 USD) in Bolivia and 0.79 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40.5% lower in Bolivia.

0.47 EUR
0.79 EUR

Transportation

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Bolivia vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.88 times less for transportation in Bolivia than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 26.92 EUR (31.09 USD) in Bolivia and 111.69 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.9% lower in Bolivia.

26.92 EUR
111.69 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.35 EUR (0.4 USD) in Bolivia and 2.38 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.3% lower in Bolivia.

0.35 EUR
2.38 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 7.51 EUR (8.68 USD) in Bolivia and 25.98 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.1% lower in Bolivia.

7.51 EUR
25.98 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.5 EUR (1.74 USD) in Bolivia and 1.61 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 6.8% lower in Bolivia.

1.50 EUR
1.61 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.25 EUR (1.45 USD) in Bolivia and 3.9 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in Bolivia.

1.25 EUR
3.90 EUR

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 6.04 EUR (6.98 USD) in Bolivia and 15.59 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.3% lower in Bolivia.

6.04 EUR
15.59 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 38.03 EUR (43.92 USD) in Bolivia and 85.08 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.3% lower in Bolivia.

38.03 EUR
85.08 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 17.03 EUR (19.66 USD) in Bolivia and 32.9 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.2% lower in Bolivia.

17.03 EUR
32.90 EUR

Flats for rent

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Bolivia vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 12.44 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 238.48 EUR (275.44 USD) in Bolivia and 3291 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.8% lower in Bolivia.

238.48 EUR
3 291 EUR

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 193.72 EUR (223.74 USD) in Bolivia and 2061 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.6% lower in Bolivia.

193.72 EUR
2 061 EUR

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 405.32 EUR (468.12 USD) in Bolivia and 6142 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 93.4% lower in Bolivia.

405.32 EUR
6 142 EUR

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 372.06 EUR (429.71 USD) in Bolivia and 3556 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.5% lower in Bolivia.

372.06 EUR
3 556 EUR

Flats for sale

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Bolivia vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 10.58 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 1111 EUR (1282.69 USD) in Bolivia and 12362 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91% lower in Bolivia.

1 111 EUR
12 362 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 817.26 EUR (943.89 USD) in Bolivia and 8031 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.8% lower in Bolivia.

817.26 EUR
8 031 EUR

Salary

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Bolivia vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Bolivia is 10.88 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 476.99 EUR (550.9 USD) in Bolivia and 5192 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 90.8% lower in Bolivia.

476.99 EUR
5 192 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

-
89.8 EUR

Two stars

31.2 EUR
127 EUR

Three stars

58.2 EUR
169 EUR

Four stars

100 EUR
219 EUR

Five stars

109 EUR
520 EUR

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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