- Cost of Living
- Bolivia
- Malaysia
- Potosí
- Alor Star
- Comparison
Cost of living in Potosí, Bolivia compared to Alor Star, Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Potosí (Bolivia) is 2% cheaper than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b15 (RM9) | RM18 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $b60 (RM37) | RM10 | + 275% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | RM9 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b1.00 (RM0.62) | RM6 | - 90% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | RM4.75 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | RM35 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b12 (RM7) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | RM3.55 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b18 (RM11) | RM12 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b25 (RM16) | RM78 | - 80% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $b11 (RM7) | RM3.00 | + 128% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | RM3.28 | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Potosí (Bolivia) is in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | RM1,135 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | RM550 | - | |
| 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) | - | RM136 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| 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 (RM280) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $b400 (RM249) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b450 (RM280) | RM212 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b400 (RM249) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Potosí (Bolivia) is in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | RM99,500 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | RM1.96 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Potosí (Bolivia) is 4% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b35 (RM22) | RM16 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | RM30 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | RM8 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b17 (RM11) | RM8 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | RM14 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Potosí (Bolivia) is 20% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b60 (RM37) | RM23 | + 64% | |
| 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 | - | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b20 (RM12) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.60 (RM1.00) | RM0.24 | + 315% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b200 (RM124) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $b20 (RM12) | RM13 | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 33 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2017.
Exchange rate:
0.622
MYR
/
BOB
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Cost of living in Potosí (Bolivia) is 6% more expensive than in Alor Star (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM3,310
($b5,322)
in Potosí
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
RM3,125
in Alor Star.
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