Cost of living in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is 21% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives)
We need your help!
Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
Do you know the prices in Malé or in La Paz, Bolivia? You can help!
Improve the prices for Malé! Improve the prices for La Paz, Bolivia!
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 250 prices entered by 43 different people.
Full price comparison, by category
(click to expand each category)
Currency:
Food | - 34% | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Food in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is 34% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
La Paz, Bolivia | Malé | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b61 (135 Rufiyaa) | 163 Rufiyaa | - 17% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b44 (99 Rufiyaa) | 136 Rufiyaa | - 28% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b16 (36 Rufiyaa) | 60 Rufiyaa | - 40% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 (15 Rufiyaa) | 29 Rufiyaa | - 49% | |
12 eggs, large | $b11 (25 Rufiyaa) | 25 Rufiyaa | + 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b6 (13 Rufiyaa) | 40 Rufiyaa | - 67% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b24 (54 Rufiyaa) | 117 Rufiyaa | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b12 (27 Rufiyaa) | 55 Rufiyaa | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b9 (20 Rufiyaa) | 21 Rufiyaa | - 7% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (25 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b49 (109 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $b10 (23 Rufiyaa) | 32 Rufiyaa | - 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.00 (7 Rufiyaa) | 23 Rufiyaa | - 71% | |
Housing | - 37% | |||
Housing in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is 37% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
La Paz, Bolivia | Malé | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b3,287 (7,306 Rufiyaa) | 27,086 Rufiyaa | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,386 (5,305 Rufiyaa) | 18,971 Rufiyaa | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b295 (656 Rufiyaa) | 2,695 Rufiyaa | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,119 (4,710 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,639 (3,644 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b205 (456 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b146 (324 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | $b2,556 (5,682 Rufiyaa) | 7,117 Rufiyaa | - 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,034 (2,299 Rufiyaa) | 2,671 Rufiyaa | - 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b57 (128 Rufiyaa) | 121 Rufiyaa | + 6% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b24 (53 Rufiyaa) | 111 Rufiyaa | - 52% | |
Clothes | - 15% | |||
Clothes in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is 15% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
La Paz, Bolivia | Malé | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b331 (735 Rufiyaa) | 820 Rufiyaa | - 10% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b272 (605 Rufiyaa) | 750 Rufiyaa | - 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b561 (1,247 Rufiyaa) | 1,398 Rufiyaa | - 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b471 (1,048 Rufiyaa) | 1,150 Rufiyaa | - 9% | |
Transportation | - 12% | |||
Transportation in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is 12% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
La Paz, Bolivia | Malé | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b105,495 (234,526 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.78 (8 Rufiyaa) | 21 Rufiyaa | - 59% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $b214 (477 Rufiyaa) | 474 Rufiyaa | + 1% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $b76 (169 Rufiyaa) | 206 Rufiyaa | - 18% | |
Personal Care | + 8% | |||
Personal Care in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is 8% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
La Paz, Bolivia | Malé | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b39 (86 Rufiyaa) | 71 Rufiyaa | + 22% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b76 (169 Rufiyaa) | 159 Rufiyaa | + 6% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b222 (494 Rufiyaa) | 346 Rufiyaa | + 43% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b47 (104 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b27 (59 Rufiyaa) | 51 Rufiyaa | + 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b29 (64 Rufiyaa) | 58 Rufiyaa | + 11% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $b10 (22 Rufiyaa) | 49 Rufiyaa | - 55% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $b16 (35 Rufiyaa) | 28 Rufiyaa | + 23% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b76 (169 Rufiyaa) | 84 Rufiyaa | + 102% | |
Entertainment | + 6% | |||
Entertainment in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is 6% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
La Paz, Bolivia | Malé | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b135 (301 Rufiyaa) | 301 Rufiyaa | - 0% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $b84 (186 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b168 (373 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b166 (370 Rufiyaa) | 491 Rufiyaa | - 25% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b44 (98 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b28 (63 Rufiyaa) | 49 Rufiyaa | + 29% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b18 (40 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b3,557 (7,907 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.50 (3.33 Rufiyaa) | 1.42 Rufiyaa | + 134% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $b358 (795 Rufiyaa) | 988 Rufiyaa | - 20% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b15 (34 Rufiyaa) | 87 Rufiyaa | - 62% | |
TOTAL | - 21% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 250 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
2.223
MVR
/
BOB
Detailed prices for each city individually
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in New York City is 101% more expensive than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in London is 114% more expensive than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in Taipei is 18% cheaper than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in Paris is 44% more expensive than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in Honolulu, Hawaii is 71% more expensive than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in Bangkok is 26% cheaper than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in Shanghai is 15% cheaper than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 63% more expensive than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in Hong Kong is 41% more expensive than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in Sydney is 65% more expensive than in Tokyo
Compare other countries
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 87,000 Rufiyaa in Malé you would need to make just about 68,864 Rufiyaa ($b30,977) in La Paz, Bolivia.
Do you live in Malé? We need your help!
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Kalmunai (Sri Lanka)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Galle (Sri Lanka)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Montevideo (Uruguay)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Valvedditturai (Sri Lanka)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Hetauda (Nepal)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Arequipa (Peru)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Goiânia (Brazil)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Barquisimeto (Venezuela)
Prices recently added
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Mashhad costs ﷼ 5,000,000 (33 minutes ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Hamilton, Bermuda costs BD$30 (34 minutes ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Montevideo costs $U108,000 (about 1 hour ago)
- Furnished accommodation in normal area, monthly rent - 85 m2 in Hong Kong costs HK$45,000 (about 2 hours ago)
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Lisbon costs €40 (about 2 hours ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Phnom Penh costs 20,000 Riels (about 4 hours ago)