Cost of living in Potosí, Bolivia vs Lima, Peru
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| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Potosí (Bolivia) is 18% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b18 (S/. 9) | S/. 24 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b60 (S/. 32) | S/. 17 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b20 (S/. 11) | S/. 7 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b3.50 (S/. 1.85) | S/. 4.20 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b12 (S/. 6) | S/. 6 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b12 (S/. 6) | S/. 3.81 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b20 (S/. 11) | S/. 13 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b14 (S/. 7) | S/. 4.41 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b25 (S/. 13) | S/. 2.44 | + 440% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b18 (S/. 9) | S/. 5.23 | + 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b25 (S/. 13) | S/. 43 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b12 (S/. 6) | S/. 7 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b5.00 (S/. 2.64) | S/. 1.61 | + 64% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Potosí (Bolivia) is 12% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b2,000 (S/. 1,055) | S/. 2,914 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b1,500 (S/. 791) | S/. 1,676 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | S/. 205 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | S/. 2,252 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | S/. 1,169 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | S/. 160 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b500 (S/. 264) | S/. 69 | + 283% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b1,500 (S/. 791) | S/. 1,255 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b500 (S/. 264) | S/. 337 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b45 (S/. 24) | S/. 35 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | S/. 18 | - | |
| Clothes | + 79% | |||
| Clothes in Potosí (Bolivia) is 79% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b450 (S/. 237) | S/. 155 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b400 (S/. 211) | S/. 89 | + 136% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b450 (S/. 237) | S/. 249 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b400 (S/. 211) | S/. 248 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Potosí (Bolivia) is 33% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | S/. 66,001 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.78 (S/. 1.99) | S/. 3.77 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b100 (S/. 53) | S/. 127 | - 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | S/. 40 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Potosí (Bolivia) is 6% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b28 (S/. 15) | S/. 22 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b25 (S/. 13) | S/. 22 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b150 (S/. 79) | S/. 74 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | S/. 19 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b31 (S/. 16) | S/. 13 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b45 (S/. 24) | S/. 17 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b12 (S/. 6) | S/. 4.64 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b12 (S/. 6) | S/. 4.34 | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b12 (S/. 6) | S/. 43 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Potosí (Bolivia) is 6% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | S/. 36 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b60 (S/. 32) | S/. 33 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | S/. 90 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b150 (S/. 79) | S/. 107 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b45 (S/. 24) | S/. 26 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b20 (S/. 11) | S/. 13 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | S/. 8 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | S/. 1,819 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.60 (S/. 0.84) | S/. 0.61 | + 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b205 (S/. 108) | S/. 163 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b21 (S/. 11) | S/. 16 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,991 prices entered by 268 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least S/. 9,146 ($b17,343) in Potosí to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with S/. 9,100 in Lima.
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