Comparación del coste de vida entre Brazil y Bolivia Comparación del coste de vida entre Brazil y Bolivia

Monthly Cost of Living

A single person spends $765 per month in Brazil vs $550 in Bolivia, rent included.

A couple spends around $1,223 per month in Brazil vs $823 in Bolivia, rent included.

A family of three spends $1,681 per month in Brazil vs $1,095 in Bolivia, rent included.

Brazil costs about 39% more than Bolivia on average – the gap runs across housing, groceries, transport, and services.

Both Brazil and Bolivia are more affordable than the global median – Brazil 43% lower, Bolivia 59% lower.

Bolivia has a wider regional cost range ($16.00$1,094) than Brazil ($563$1,048), so location matters more when choosing where to live in Bolivia.

Moneda
🍽 Eating Out
Brazil
Bolivia
Diferencia
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$5.51 R$27.48
$2.98 BOB 20.62
84.90%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$29.01 R$145
$18.38 BOB 127
57.83%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$6.15 R$30.69
$7.19 BOB 49.78
-14.46%
Cappuccino
$1.72 R$8.61
$2.52 BOB 17.45
-31.75%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.12 R$5.60
$0.90 BOB 6.21
24.44%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.71 R$3.52
$0.70 BOB 4.83
1.43%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.76 R$8.77
$1.87 BOB 12.93
-5.88%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.66 R$13.28
$2.88 BOB 19.96
-7.64%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Brazil
Bolivia
Diferencia
Milk (1 liter)
$0.99 R$4.96
$0.96 BOB 6.67
3.13%
White Bread (500g)
$1.47 R$7.36
$1.27 BOB 8.81
15.75%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.22 R$6.07
$1.26 BOB 8.73
-3.17%
Eggs
$2.10 R$10.45
$1.90 BOB 13.14
10.53%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.74 R$43.60
$4.82 BOB 33.38
81.33%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.70 R$18.48
$3.63 BOB 25.09
1.93%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$7.43 R$37.08
$6.06 BOB 41.96
22.61%
Apples (1kg)
$2.15 R$10.73
$2.34 BOB 16.22
-8.12%
Banana (1kg)
$1.32 R$6.57
$1.00 BOB 6.91
32.00%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.14 R$5.70
$1.24 BOB 8.61
-8.06%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.45 R$7.23
$1.31 BOB 9.04
10.69%
Potato (1kg)
$1.18 R$5.88
$1.13 BOB 7.82
4.42%
Onion (1kg)
$1.06 R$5.27
$0.91 BOB 6.30
16.48%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.71 R$3.54
$0.74 BOB 5.15
-4.05%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.64 R$3.19
$1.07 BOB 7.40
-40.19%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.18 R$10.90
$2.71 BOB 18.75
-19.56%
Wine (Bottle)
$8.05 R$40.17
$6.59 BOB 45.64
22.15%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.18 R$5.90
$1.82 BOB 12.60
-35.16%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.25 R$11.20
$2.76 BOB 19.11
-18.48%
🚌 Getting Around
Brazil
Bolivia
Diferencia
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.86 R$4.30
$0.30 BOB 2.08
186.67%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$41.78 R$208
$24.79 BOB 172
68.54%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.10 R$5.50
$1.41 BOB 9.76
-21.99%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.84 R$4.18
$1.42 BOB 9.81
-40.85%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$7.40 R$36.95
$8.69 BOB 60.2
-14.84%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.08 R$5.39
$0.57 BOB 3.95
89.47%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$21.6K R$107.9K
$16.3K BOB 112.5K
32.97%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$27.2K R$135.8K
$20.3K BOB 140.8K
33.76%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Brazil
Bolivia
Diferencia
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$68.1 R$340
$44.52 BOB 308
53.05%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$14.12 R$70.5
$22.04 BOB 153
-35.93%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$19.25 R$96.0
$37.70 BOB 261
-48.94%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Brazil
Bolivia
Diferencia
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$23.11 R$115
$31.01 BOB 215
-25.48%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$22.58 R$113
$18.28 BOB 127
23.52%
Cinema Ticket
$6.26 R$31.22
$6.46 BOB 44.71
-3.10%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Brazil
Bolivia
Diferencia
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$282 R$1,409
$171 BOB 1,183
65.17%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$7,250 R$36.2K
$3,049 BOB 21.1K
137.78%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Brazil
Bolivia
Diferencia
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$49.23 R$246
$35.44 BOB 245
38.91%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$42.14 R$210
$48.88 BOB 338
-13.79%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$75.1 R$375
$71.2 BOB 493
5.55%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$62.0 R$309
$59.1 BOB 409
4.89%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Brazil
Bolivia
Diferencia
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$326 R$1,628
$358 BOB 2,478
-8.87%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$226 R$1,130
$252 BOB 1,744
-10.14%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$654 R$3,265
$673 BOB 4,657
-2.76%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$450 R$2,245
$469 BOB 3,248
-4.14%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,947 R$9,716
$1,247 BOB 8,626
56.20%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,317 R$6,572
$715 BOB 4,949
84.16%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Brazil
Bolivia
Diferencia
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$541 R$2,700
$449 BOB 3,107
20.54%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
11.16
7.45
49.80%

Los datos de CityCost se basan en IA y aportaciones de usuarios. Puede haber pequeñas variaciones.

Última actualización para Brazil: April 28, 2026

Última actualización para Bolivia: April 28, 2026

Cost Breakdown

Average rent: $305 in Brazil vs $294 in Bolivia. For reference, capital cities sit at $402 in Brasilia and $638 in Sucre.

Average salary: $498 in Brazil vs $428 in Bolivia. The income gap affects purchasing power and how far your budget stretches in each country.

Cost Highlights

Dining out costs 145% more in Brazil.

Public transport is 200% more expensive in Brazil.

Salaries are 16% higher in Brazil, giving Bolivia stronger purchasing power.

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Brazil vs Bolivia: Coste de vida - preguntas frecuentes
Is Bolivia more expensive than Brazil?
Bolivia is the cheaper option – living costs run roughly 45% lower on average. The gap is consistent across housing, groceries, transport, and entertainment.
Which country has higher housing costs?
Housing costs more in Brazil, and the gap is biggest in capital cities. Regional towns show less difference, but Brazil consistently has higher rents.
Which country is cheaper for everyday spending?
Groceries, transport, and utilities all cost less in Bolivia, contributing to the overall 45% price gap. The savings show up everywhere – from supermarket receipts to monthly bills.
Is $1,500 a realistic budget in Bolivia or Brazil?
$1,500 buys a comfortable lifestyle in Bolivia, but in Brazil it only works with careful planning outside the capital. Same money, very different lives.
Should I move to Bolivia or Brazil?
Bolivia is the budget-friendly choice for expats – lower housing and daily costs. But cost isn't everything: visa policies, language, healthcare quality, and job markets all weigh in too.

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