- Cost of Living
- Bolivia
- Malaysia
- Potosí
- Alor Star
- Comparison
Cost of living in Potosí, Bolivia compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Potosí (Bolivia) is 10% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b18 (RM10) | RM15 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $b60 (RM34) | RM10 | + 243% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b20 (RM11) | RM9 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b3.50 (RM1.99) | RM6 | - 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b12 (RM7) | RM4.75 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b12 (RM7) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b20 (RM11) | RM35 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b14 (RM8) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b25 (RM14) | RM3.55 | + 301% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b18 (RM10) | RM12 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b25 (RM14) | RM78 | - 82% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $b12 (RM7) | RM3.00 | + 118% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b5.00 (RM2.84) | RM3.28 | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Potosí (Bolivia) is 21% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $b2,000 (RM1,138) | RM1,135 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $b1,500 (RM853) | RM525 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | RM165 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $b500 (RM284) | RM136 | + 109% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $b1,500 (RM853) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b500 (RM284) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b45 (RM26) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Potosí (Bolivia) is 2% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $b450 (RM256) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $b400 (RM228) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b450 (RM256) | RM212 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b400 (RM228) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Potosí (Bolivia) is 1% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | RM109,250 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.78 (RM2.15) | RM1.96 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b100 (RM57) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $b75 (RM43) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Potosí (Bolivia) is 34% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b28 (RM16) | RM16 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b25 (RM14) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $b150 (RM85) | RM30 | + 184% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b31 (RM18) | RM8 | + 116% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b45 (RM26) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b12 (RM7) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b12 (RM7) | RM8 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b12 (RM7) | RM14 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Potosí (Bolivia) is 13% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b60 (RM34) | RM23 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b150 (RM85) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b45 (RM26) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b20 (RM11) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.60 (RM0.91) | RM0.24 | + 279% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b205 (RM117) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $b21 (RM12) | RM13 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 55 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.569
MYR
/
BOB
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Cost of living in Potosí (Bolivia) is 12% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM3,584
($b6,300)
in Potosí
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,200
in Alor Star.
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