Cost of Living Comparison Between Bolivia and United States Cost of Living Comparison Between Bolivia and United States

🙂 Solo nomad: Bolivia is 57.5% cheaper than United States without rent, and 71.7% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Bolivia is 58.1% cheaper than United States without rent, and 70.1% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Bolivia
United States
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$2.92 BOB 19.99
$20.33 $20.33
-85.64%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$18.74 BOB 128
$74.4 $74.4
-74.80%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.07 BOB 48.46
$11.49 $11.49
-38.47%
Cappuccino
$2.62 BOB 17.97
$5.09 $5.09
-48.53%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.84 BOB 5.75
$2.54 $2.54
-66.93%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.69 BOB 4.73
$2.11 $2.11
-67.30%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.85 BOB 12.67
$6.09 $6.09
-69.62%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.82 BOB 19.32
$7.1 $7.1
-60.28%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Bolivia
United States
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$0.93 BOB 6.38
$1.08 $1.08
-13.89%
White Bread (500g)
$1.23 BOB 8.44
$3.7 $3.7
-66.76%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.24 BOB 8.52
$4.65 $4.65
-73.33%
Eggs
$1.95 BOB 13.38
$4.21 $4.21
-53.68%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$5.07 BOB 34.76
$12.75 $12.75
-60.24%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.76 BOB 25.76
$12.24 $12.24
-69.28%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$6.32 BOB 43.29
$16.08 $16.08
-60.70%
Apples (1kg)
$2.31 BOB 15.81
$5.41 $5.41
-57.30%
Banana (1kg)
$1.01 BOB 6.92
$1.73 $1.73
-41.62%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.23 BOB 8.42
$4.37 $4.37
-71.85%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.33 BOB 9.09
$4.94 $4.94
-73.08%
Potato (1kg)
$1.12 BOB 7.66
$2.88 $2.88
-61.11%
Onion (1kg)
$0.85 BOB 5.8
$3.07 $3.07
-72.31%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.78 BOB 5.35
$2.25 $2.25
-65.33%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.12 BOB 7.69
$2.21 $2.21
-49.32%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.7 BOB 18.51
$10.09 $10.09
-73.24%
Wine (Bottle)
$6.64 BOB 45.5
$14.73 $14.73
-54.92%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.78 BOB 12.21
$1.91 $1.91
-6.81%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.77 BOB 18.99
$3.54 $3.54
-21.75%
🚌 Getting Around
Bolivia
United States
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.28 BOB 1.91
$2.56 $2.56
-89.06%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$24.97 BOB 171
$63.9 $63.9
-60.89%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.41 BOB 9.65
$3.81 $3.81
-62.99%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.48 BOB 10.13
$1.77 $1.77
-16.38%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$8.75 BOB 60
$30.4 $30.4
-71.22%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.59 BOB 4.03
$0.94 $0.94
-37.23%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$15.9K BOB 109.2K
$30K $30K
-46.81%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$20.5K BOB 140.6K
$25.8K $25.8K
-20.41%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Bolivia
United States
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$43.69 BOB 299
$209 $209
-79.06%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$22.15 BOB 152
$57.9 $57.9
-61.71%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$38.2 BOB 262
$71.1 $71.1
-46.27%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Bolivia
United States
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$30.83 BOB 211
$45.88 $45.88
-32.80%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$18.31 BOB 125
$22.25 $22.25
-17.71%
Cinema Ticket
$6.64 BOB 45.51
$14.14 $14.14
-53.04%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Bolivia
United States
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$176 BOB 1,204
$1,373 $1,373
-87.20%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,100 BOB 21.2K
$22.4K $22.4K
-86.13%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Bolivia
United States
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$36.57 BOB 251
$51.5 $51.5
-29.00%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$50.5 BOB 346
$41.96 $41.96
20.26%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$71.1 BOB 487
$88.3 $88.3
-19.54%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$59.1 BOB 405
$112 $112
-47.01%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Bolivia
United States
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$368 BOB 2,521
$1,731 $1,731
-78.74%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$249 BOB 1,708
$1,446 $1,446
-82.75%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$660 BOB 4,522
$2,846 $2,846
-76.81%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$471 BOB 3,227
$2,366 $2,366
-80.09%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,163 BOB 7,964
$3,245 $3,245
-64.17%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$884 BOB 6,057
$2,667 $2,667
-66.84%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Bolivia
United States
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$423 BOB 2,895
$4,312 $4,312
-90.20%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
7.45
6.51
14.44%

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Last update for Bolivia: October 27, 2025

Last update for United States: October 27, 2025

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