Bolivia's Food Prices Soar, Impacting Household Budgets

Bolivia: Soaring Food Prices Squeeze Household Budgets LA PAZ, May 14, 2025 – Rising inflation in Bolivia is hitting citizens hard, with the cost of basic food items more than doubling in some cases since January. A recent report by Red Uno television highlights the sharp increases in prices of everyday staples. "The price increases are impacting the pockets of Bolivians," stated a news anchor in the report. "The cost of living is increasing, causing concern in Bolivian homes." The report detailed the price surge of several key items. Instant coffee, for example, has doubled in price, from Bs. 40 in January to Bs. 80 in May. Similarly, a can of peaches has increased from Bs. 12 to Bs. 18. The price of rice has more than doubled, going from Bs. 5 per kilo to Bs. 12. These substantial price increases underscore the growing economic challenges faced by many Bolivians. The government is yet to comment on the situation and what measures, if any, are being considered to mitigate the impact on consumers.