Cost of living in Potosí, Bolivia vs Pécs, Hungary
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Food | + 40% | |||
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Food in Potosí (Bolivia) is 40% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b18 (746 Ft) | 1,292 Ft | - 42% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b60 (2,557 Ft) | 1,485 Ft | + 72% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b20 (852 Ft) | 747 Ft | + 14% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b3.50 (149 Ft) | 206 Ft | - 27% | |
12 eggs, large | $b12 (511 Ft) | 563 Ft | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b12 (511 Ft) | 481 Ft | + 6% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b20 (852 Ft) | 1,072 Ft | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b14 (575 Ft) | 297 Ft | + 94% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b25 (1,066 Ft) | 170 Ft | + 527% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b18 (767 Ft) | 239 Ft | + 221% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b25 (1,066 Ft) | 1,550 Ft | - 31% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $b12 (490 Ft) | 400 Ft | + 22% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b5.00 (213 Ft) | 112 Ft | + 89% | |
Housing | + 31% | |||
Housing in Potosí (Bolivia) is 31% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b2,000 (85,241 Ft) | 133,220 Ft | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b1,500 (63,931 Ft) | 95,701 Ft | - 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 34,184 Ft | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 88,226 Ft | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 53,457 Ft | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 29,426 Ft | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b500 (21,310 Ft) | 3,293 Ft | + 547% | |
40” flat screen tv | $b1,500 (63,931 Ft) | 109,122 Ft | - 41% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b500 (21,310 Ft) | 17,879 Ft | + 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b45 (1,918 Ft) | 2,693 Ft | - 29% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,626 Ft | - | |
Clothes | + 37% | |||
Clothes in Potosí (Bolivia) is 37% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b450 (19,179 Ft) | 20,108 Ft | - 5% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b400 (17,048 Ft) | 9,192 Ft | + 85% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b450 (19,179 Ft) | 20,918 Ft | - 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b400 (17,048 Ft) | 19,358 Ft | - 12% | |
Transportation | - 23% | |||
Transportation in Potosí (Bolivia) is 23% cheaper than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 5,414,460 Ft | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.78 (161 Ft) | 374 Ft | - 57% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $b100 (4,262 Ft) | 6,234 Ft | - 32% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 3,882 Ft | - | |
Personal Care | + 13% | |||
Personal Care in Potosí (Bolivia) is 13% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b28 (1,172 Ft) | 1,733 Ft | - 32% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b25 (1,066 Ft) | 2,116 Ft | - 50% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b150 (6,393 Ft) | 7,588 Ft | - 16% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 771 Ft | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b31 (1,332 Ft) | 819 Ft | + 63% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b45 (1,918 Ft) | 802 Ft | + 139% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $b12 (511 Ft) | 418 Ft | + 22% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $b12 (511 Ft) | 422 Ft | + 21% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b12 (511 Ft) | 1,844 Ft | - 72% | |
Entertainment | + 17% | |||
Entertainment in Potosí (Bolivia) is 17% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 4,446 Ft | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | $b60 (2,557 Ft) | 2,815 Ft | - 9% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 7,424 Ft | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b150 (6,393 Ft) | 7,260 Ft | - 12% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b45 (1,918 Ft) | 1,222 Ft | + 57% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b20 (852 Ft) | 448 Ft | + 90% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 422 Ft | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 194,327 Ft | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.60 (68 Ft) | 30 Ft | + 125% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $b205 (8,737 Ft) | 7,111 Ft | + 23% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b21 (895 Ft) | 1,086 Ft | - 18% | |
TOTAL | + 15% |

These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 490,950 Ft ($b11,519) in Potosí to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 426,000 Ft in Pécs.
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