Bolivia
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Bolivia

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Bolivia

About Bolivia

Costs exclude rent
Single / month
$452
Family of 4 / mo
$1,155
Internet
44.4Mbps
Interest rate
3.65%
Inflation
6.18%
Population
12.01M

Bolivia is a beautiful country located in the heart of South America. It is known for its stunning landscapes, including the Andes Mountains and the vast salt flats of Salar de Uyuni, which is one of the largest in the world. The country has a rich cultural history, with many indigenous groups who still keep their traditions alive today.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.Wikipedia · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)· Updated May 22, 2026

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Fashion

  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)roughUSD $63.85
  • Midrange Nike Running ShoesroughUSD $93.45
  • Men's Dress ShoesroughUSD $92.03
  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)roughUSD $60.31

Financial

  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)roughUSD $1.16
  • Average Monthly Salary After TaxroughUSD $644.83

Food - Beverages

  • Bottled Water (350 ml)roughUSD $0.93
  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)roughUSD $2.75
  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)roughUSD $4.32
  • CappuccinoroughUSD $3.56
  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)roughUSD $1.12

Food - Dining

  • Casual Dining ExperienceroughUSD $3.93
  • Fast Food ComboroughUSD $8.84
  • Upscale Dinner for TworoughUSD $27.14

Food - Grocery

  • Bottled Water (1.5L)roughUSD $1.36
  • Midrange Bottle of WineroughUSD $7.99
  • Marlboro (20-Pack)roughUSD $3.63
  • Apples (1 kg)roughUSD $2.94
  • Milk (1 litre)roughUSD $1.45
  • Fresh White Bread (1 kg)roughUSD $3.3
  • White Rice (1 kg)roughUSD $1.45
  • Dozen EggsroughUSD $1.94
  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)roughUSD $4.66
  • Beef Round (1 kg)roughUSD $8.23
  • Local Cheese (1 kg)roughUSD $6.44
  • Bananas (1 kg)roughUSD $1.6

Housing

  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterroughUSD $140.78
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterroughUSD $406.46
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterroughUSD $305.9
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterroughUSD $681.88
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterroughUSD $538.14
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterroughUSD $104.33

Leisure

  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)roughUSD $55.28
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)roughUSD $18.51
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)roughUSD $9.81
  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)roughUSD $259.8
  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)roughUSD $4,257

Transportation

  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmroughUSD $3.16
  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideroughUSD $1.96
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarroughUSD $20,617
  • 1 Hour Taxi WaitroughUSD $9.81
  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassroughUSD $42.21
  • Average Price of a New Sedan CarroughUSD $28,474
  • One-Way Local Transport FareroughUSD $0.39

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)roughUSD $76.54
  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentroughUSD $48.93
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