- Cost of Living
- Bolivia
- Egypt
- Potosí
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Potosí, Bolivia compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Potosí (Bolivia) is 72% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b18 (E£ 46) | E£ 72 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $b60 (E£ 156) | E£ 72 | + 118% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b20 (E£ 52) | E£ 37 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b3.50 (E£ 9) | E£ 14 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b12 (E£ 31) | E£ 20 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b12 (E£ 31) | E£ 14 | + 122% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b20 (E£ 52) | E£ 29 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b14 (E£ 35) | E£ 21 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b25 (E£ 65) | E£ 5.86 | + 1010% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b18 (E£ 47) | E£ 19 | + 142% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b25 (E£ 65) | E£ 92 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $b12 (E£ 30) | E£ 11 | + 165% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b5.00 (E£ 13) | E£ 10 | + 26% | |
| 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£ 5,201) | E£ 5,401 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $b1,500 (E£ 3,901) | E£ 3,866 | + 1% | |
| 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£ 3,602 | - | |
| 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£ 1,300) | E£ 365 | + 256% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $b1,500 (E£ 3,901) | E£ 6,508 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b500 (E£ 1,300) | E£ 1,877 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b45 (E£ 117) | E£ 67 | + 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Potosí (Bolivia) is 39% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $b450 (E£ 1,170) | E£ 740 | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $b400 (E£ 1,040) | E£ 681 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b450 (E£ 1,170) | E£ 1,691 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b400 (E£ 1,040) | E£ 777 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Potosí (Bolivia) is 28% 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 | + 153% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b100 (E£ 260) | E£ 182 | + 43% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $b75 (E£ 195) | E£ 101 | + 93% | |
| Personal Care | + 121% | |||
| Personal Care in Potosí (Bolivia) is 121% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b28 (E£ 72) | E£ 33 | + 119% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b25 (E£ 65) | E£ 72 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $b150 (E£ 390) | E£ 200 | + 95% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | E£ 40 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b31 (E£ 81) | E£ 21 | + 287% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b45 (E£ 117) | E£ 26 | + 355% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b12 (E£ 31) | E£ 20 | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b12 (E£ 31) | E£ 15 | + 113% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b12 (E£ 31) | E£ 46 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Potosí (Bolivia) is 53% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | E£ 153 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b60 (E£ 156) | E£ 99 | + 58% | |
| 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£ 390) | E£ 249 | + 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b45 (E£ 117) | E£ 52 | + 124% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b20 (E£ 52) | E£ 25 | + 106% | |
| 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£ 4.16) | E£ 0.23 | + 1733% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b205 (E£ 533) | E£ 416 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $b21 (E£ 55) | E£ 28 | + 95% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 321 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.601
EGP
/
BOB
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Cost of living in Potosí (Bolivia) is 44% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 24,508
($b9,424)
in Potosí
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 17,000
in Alexandria.
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