Cost of living in La Paz (Bolivia) is 50% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark)
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| Food in La Paz (Bolivia) is 51% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
|---|---|---|
| La Paz (Bolivia) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $b69 (kr61) | kr136 | 55% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $b44 (kr39) | kr67 | 43% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $b14 (kr12) | kr29 | 58% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $b6 (kr5.64) | kr8 | 28% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $b11 (kr10) | kr26 | 62% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $b8 (kr7) | kr22 | 69% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $b28 (kr25) | kr63 | 60% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $b15 (kr13) | kr18 | 28% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $b10 (kr9) | kr10 | 17% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $b12 (kr11) | kr11 | 5% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $b76 (kr67) | kr79 | 15% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $b10 (kr9) | kr19 | 55% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $b3.36 (kr2.99) | kr11 | 72% |
| Housing in La Paz (Bolivia) is 50% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| La Paz (Bolivia) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $b4,690 (kr4,163) | kr8,536 | 51% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $b3,124 (kr2,773) | kr5,788 | 52% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $b322 (kr286) | kr1,220 | 77% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $b3,562 (kr3,162) | kr5,337 | 41% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $b2,129 (kr1,890) | kr3,926 | 52% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $b269 (kr238) | kr1,589 | 85% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $b210 (kr186) | kr188 | 1% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $b2,791 (kr2,477) | kr3,570 | 31% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $b1,435 (kr1,274) | kr710 | 79% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $b53 (kr47) | kr57 | 17% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $b40 (kr36) | kr154 | 77% |
| Clothes in La Paz (Bolivia) is 14% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| La Paz (Bolivia) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $b377 (kr335) | kr786 | 57% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $b409 (kr363) | kr244 | 49% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $b606 (kr538) | kr727 | 26% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $b466 (kr414) | kr1,206 | 66% |
| Transportation in La Paz (Bolivia) is 64% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| La Paz (Bolivia) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $b84,623 (kr75,111) | kr301,099 | 75% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $b3.78 (kr3.35) | kr10 | 67% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $b204 (kr181) | kr386 | 53% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| $b94 (kr84) | kr255 | 67% |
| Personal Care in La Paz (Bolivia) is 27% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| La Paz (Bolivia) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $b41 (kr36) | kr58 | 38% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $b43 (kr39) | kr73 | 47% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $b223 (kr198) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $b34 (kr30) | kr58 | 48% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $b25 (kr22) | kr28 | 20% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $b29 (kr26) | kr29 | 10% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $b12 (kr11) | kr13 | 15% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $b15 (kr14) | kr16 | 14% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $b66 (kr59) | kr176 | 67% |
| Entertainment in La Paz (Bolivia) is 42% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||
| La Paz (Bolivia) | Aalborg (Denmark) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $b48 (kr42) | kr344 | 88% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $b82 (kr73) | kr191 | 62% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $b160 (kr142) | kr475 | 70% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $b181 (kr161) | kr616 | 74% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $b47 (kr41) | kr77 | 46% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $b25 (kr22) | kr41 | 45% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $b21 (kr19) | kr33 | 43% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $b3,617 (kr3,210) | kr3,258 | 1% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| $b1.46 (kr1.29) | kr0.93 | 39% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $b376 (kr334) | kr230 | 45% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $b21 (kr19) | kr42 | 56% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr28,000 in Aalborg you would need to make just about kr13,909 ($b15,670) in La Paz.