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Cost of living in Potosí, Bolivia compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
Food | + 70% | |||
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Food in Potosí (Bolivia) is 70% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b18 (E£ 45) | E£ 72 | - 38% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $b60 (E£ 154) | E£ 72 | + 116% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b20 (E£ 51) | E£ 36 | + 42% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b3.50 (E£ 9) | E£ 13 | - 33% | |
12 eggs, large | $b12 (E£ 31) | E£ 20 | + 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b12 (E£ 31) | E£ 14 | + 120% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b20 (E£ 51) | E£ 29 | + 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b14 (E£ 35) | E£ 21 | + 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b25 (E£ 64) | E£ 5.98 | + 975% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b18 (E£ 46) | E£ 19 | + 139% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b25 (E£ 64) | E£ 92 | - 30% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $b12 (E£ 30) | E£ 11 | + 162% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b5.00 (E£ 13) | E£ 10 | + 25% | |
Housing | + 29% | |||
Housing in Potosí (Bolivia) is 29% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $b2,000 (E£ 5,149) | E£ 5,401 | - 5% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $b1,500 (E£ 3,861) | E£ 3,866 | - 0% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | E£ 898 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | E£ 3,625 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | E£ 2,335 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | E£ 736 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $b500 (E£ 1,287) | E£ 365 | + 253% | |
40” flat screen TV | $b1,500 (E£ 3,861) | E£ 6,508 | - 41% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b500 (E£ 1,287) | E£ 1,489 | - 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b45 (E£ 116) | E£ 67 | + 72% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | + 49% | |||
Clothes in Potosí (Bolivia) is 49% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $b450 (E£ 1,158) | E£ 740 | + 56% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $b400 (E£ 1,030) | E£ 614 | + 68% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b450 (E£ 1,158) | E£ 1,504 | - 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b400 (E£ 1,030) | E£ 777 | + 33% | |
Transportation | + 24% | |||
Transportation in Potosí (Bolivia) is 24% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | E£ 453,039 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.78 (E£ 10) | E£ 3.88 | + 151% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $b100 (E£ 257) | E£ 182 | + 41% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $b75 (E£ 193) | E£ 126 | + 52% | |
Personal Care | + 112% | |||
Personal Care in Potosí (Bolivia) is 112% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b28 (E£ 71) | E£ 33 | + 116% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b25 (E£ 64) | E£ 80 | - 20% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $b150 (E£ 386) | E£ 200 | + 93% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | E£ 40 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b31 (E£ 80) | E£ 21 | + 283% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b45 (E£ 116) | E£ 26 | + 350% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $b12 (E£ 31) | E£ 20 | + 56% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $b12 (E£ 31) | E£ 15 | + 110% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b12 (E£ 31) | E£ 48 | - 35% | |
Entertainment | + 41% | |||
Entertainment in Potosí (Bolivia) is 41% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | E£ 153 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | $b60 (E£ 154) | E£ 96 | + 60% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | E£ 520 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b150 (E£ 386) | E£ 228 | + 70% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b45 (E£ 116) | E£ 52 | + 122% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b20 (E£ 51) | E£ 24 | + 112% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | E£ 19 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | E£ 11,487 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.60 (E£ 4.12) | E£ 0.23 | + 1715% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $b205 (E£ 528) | E£ 416 | + 27% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $b21 (E£ 54) | E£ 28 | + 93% | |
TOTAL | + 41% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.574
EGP
/
BOB
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Cost of living in Potosí (Bolivia) is 41% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 22,638
($b8,794)
in Potosí
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 16,000
in Alexandria.
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