- Cost of Living
- Bolivia
- Egypt
- Potosí
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Potosí, Bolivia compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 123% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Potosí (Bolivia) is 123% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b18 (E£ 45) | E£ 66 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $b60 (E£ 154) | E£ 60 | + 156% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b20 (E£ 51) | E£ 32 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b3.50 (E£ 9) | E£ 13 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b12 (E£ 31) | E£ 16 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b12 (E£ 31) | E£ 6 | + 404% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b20 (E£ 51) | E£ 27 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b14 (E£ 35) | E£ 15 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b25 (E£ 64) | E£ 5.21 | + 1134% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b18 (E£ 46) | E£ 13 | + 267% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b25 (E£ 64) | E£ 88 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $b12 (E£ 30) | E£ 10 | + 207% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b5.00 (E£ 13) | E£ 2.28 | + 465% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Potosí (Bolivia) is 27% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $b2,000 (E£ 5,143) | E£ 4,826 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $b1,500 (E£ 3,857) | E£ 2,486 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | E£ 245 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | E£ 2,488 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | E£ 1,489 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | E£ 238 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $b500 (E£ 1,286) | E£ 397 | + 224% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $b1,500 (E£ 3,857) | E£ 6,060 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b500 (E£ 1,286) | E£ 1,489 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b45 (E£ 116) | E£ 55 | + 111% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | E£ 17 | - | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Potosí (Bolivia) is 55% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $b450 (E£ 1,157) | E£ 735 | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $b400 (E£ 1,029) | E£ 604 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b450 (E£ 1,157) | E£ 1,360 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b400 (E£ 1,029) | E£ 581 | + 77% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Potosí (Bolivia) is 49% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | E£ 348,808 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.78 (E£ 10) | E£ 3.19 | + 205% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b100 (E£ 257) | E£ 123 | + 110% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $b75 (E£ 192) | E£ 21 | + 822% | |
| Personal Care | + 162% | |||
| Personal Care in Potosí (Bolivia) is 162% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b28 (E£ 71) | E£ 24 | + 192% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b25 (E£ 64) | E£ 90 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $b150 (E£ 386) | E£ 98 | + 293% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | E£ 30 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b31 (E£ 80) | E£ 19 | + 325% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b45 (E£ 116) | E£ 23 | + 414% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b12 (E£ 31) | E£ 13 | + 145% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b12 (E£ 31) | E£ 12 | + 167% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b12 (E£ 31) | E£ 28 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Potosí (Bolivia) is 56% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | E£ 119 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b60 (E£ 154) | E£ 80 | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | E£ 323 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b150 (E£ 386) | E£ 214 | + 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b45 (E£ 116) | E£ 52 | + 122% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b20 (E£ 51) | E£ 24 | + 115% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | E£ 19 | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | E£ 12,013 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.60 (E£ 4.11) | E£ 0.23 | + 1665% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b205 (E£ 527) | E£ 433 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $b21 (E£ 54) | E£ 26 | + 109% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 443 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
2.571
EGP
/
BOB
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Cost of living in Potosí (Bolivia) is 58% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 20,497
($b7,971)
in Potosí
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 13,000
in Alexandria.
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