Cost of living in Potosí, Bolivia vs Lille, France
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Food | - 45% | |||
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Food in Potosí (Bolivia) is 45% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b18 (€2.10) | €15 | - 86% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b60 (€7) | €8 | - 7% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b20 (€2.40) | €5.83 | - 59% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b3.50 (€0.42) | €1.12 | - 63% | |
12 eggs, large | $b12 (€1.44) | €3.32 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b12 (€1.44) | €1.98 | - 27% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b20 (€2.40) | €7 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b14 (€1.62) | €1.94 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b25 (€3.00) | €1.79 | + 67% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b18 (€2.16) | €2.25 | - 4% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b25 (€3.00) | €6 | - 51% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $b12 (€1.38) | €1.70 | - 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b5.00 (€0.60) | €1.06 | - 43% | |
Housing | - 16% | |||
Housing in Potosí (Bolivia) is 16% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b2,000 (€240) | €1,120 | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b1,500 (€180) | €841 | - 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | €118 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | €657 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | €543 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | €75 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b500 (€60) | €28 | + 118% | |
40” flat screen tv | $b1,500 (€180) | €322 | - 44% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b500 (€60) | €91 | - 34% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b45 (€5.40) | €10 | - 46% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €13 | - | |
Clothes | - 10% | |||
Clothes in Potosí (Bolivia) is 10% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b450 (€54) | €92 | - 41% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b400 (€48) | €37 | + 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b450 (€54) | €89 | - 39% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b400 (€48) | €90 | - 46% | |
Transportation | - 54% | |||
Transportation in Potosí (Bolivia) is 54% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €22,770 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.78 (€0.45) | €1.41 | - 68% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $b100 (€12) | €51 | - 76% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 19% | |||
Personal Care in Potosí (Bolivia) is 19% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b28 (€3.30) | €5.32 | - 38% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b25 (€3.00) | €4.13 | - 27% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b150 (€18) | €24 | - 26% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | €3.81 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b31 (€3.75) | €3.42 | + 10% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b45 (€5.40) | €3.93 | + 37% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $b12 (€1.44) | €1.60 | - 10% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $b12 (€1.44) | €2.23 | - 36% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b12 (€1.44) | €23 | - 94% | |
Entertainment | - 27% | |||
Entertainment in Potosí (Bolivia) is 27% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | €37 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | $b60 (€7) | €21 | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €79 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b150 (€18) | €47 | - 62% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b45 (€5.40) | €8 | - 34% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b20 (€2.40) | €3.07 | - 22% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €5.26 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €441 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.60 (€0.19) | €0.22 | - 11% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $b205 (€25) | €35 | - 30% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b21 (€2.52) | €7 | - 64% | |
TOTAL | - 34% |

These prices were last updated on January 14, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,200 in Lille you would need to make just about €2,112 ($b17,602) in Potosí.
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