- Cost of Living
- Bolivia
- Egypt
- Potosí
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Potosí, Bolivia compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Potosí (Bolivia) is 35% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b15 (E£ 39) | E£ 61 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $b60 (E£ 155) | E£ 49 | + 216% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | E£ 32 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b1.00 (E£ 2.58) | E£ 12 | - 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | E£ 16 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | E£ 4.77 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | E£ 28 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b12 (E£ 31) | E£ 12 | + 162% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | E£ 4.31 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b18 (E£ 46) | E£ 9 | + 420% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b25 (E£ 65) | E£ 89 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $b11 (E£ 28) | E£ 9 | + 212% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | E£ 2.71 | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Potosí (Bolivia) is in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | E£ 4,287 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | E£ 2,487 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | E£ 218 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | E£ 2,526 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | E£ 1,181 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | E£ 512 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | E£ 443 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | E£ 5,512 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | E£ 1,699 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | E£ 64 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | E£ 19 | - | |
| Clothes | + 64% | |||
| Clothes in Potosí (Bolivia) is 64% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $b450 (E£ 1,162) | E£ 645 | + 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $b400 (E£ 1,033) | E£ 581 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b450 (E£ 1,162) | E£ 1,190 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b400 (E£ 1,033) | E£ 720 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Potosí (Bolivia) is in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | E£ 507,909 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | E£ 2.81 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | E£ 109 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | E£ 21 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Potosí (Bolivia) is 12% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b35 (E£ 90) | E£ 24 | + 273% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | E£ 76 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | E£ 112 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | E£ 30 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | E£ 19 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | E£ 23 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | E£ 13 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b17 (E£ 44) | E£ 12 | + 280% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | E£ 27 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Potosí (Bolivia) is 46% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | E£ 119 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b60 (E£ 155) | E£ 73 | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | E£ 283 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | E£ 233 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | E£ 52 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b20 (E£ 52) | E£ 24 | + 116% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | E£ 19 | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | E£ 2,268 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.60 (E£ 4.13) | E£ 0.23 | + 1679% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b200 (E£ 516) | E£ 379 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $b20 (E£ 52) | E£ 26 | + 98% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 376 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Potosí (Bolivia) is 38% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 17,970
($b6,960)
in Potosí
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 13,000
in Alexandria.
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