Cost of living in Potosí, Bolivia vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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Food | - 38% | |||
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Food in Potosí (Bolivia) is 38% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b18 (£1.83) | £10 | - 81% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b60 (£6) | £5.65 | + 11% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b20 (£2.09) | £4.17 | - 50% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b3.50 (£0.37) | £0.73 | - 50% | |
12 eggs, large | $b12 (£1.25) | £2.75 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b12 (£1.25) | £1.92 | - 35% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b20 (£2.09) | £5.41 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b14 (£1.41) | £1.89 | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b25 (£2.61) | £0.81 | + 222% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b18 (£1.88) | £2.16 | - 13% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b25 (£2.61) | £7 | - 65% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $b12 (£1.20) | £1.92 | - 37% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b5.00 (£0.52) | £0.74 | - 30% | |
Housing | - 22% | |||
Housing in Potosí (Bolivia) is 22% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b2,000 (£209) | £1,367 | - 85% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b1,500 (£157) | £832 | - 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | £164 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | £1,029 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | £915 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | £156 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b500 (£52) | £19 | + 169% | |
40” flat screen tv | $b1,500 (£157) | £340 | - 54% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b500 (£52) | £71 | - 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b45 (£4.71) | £5.36 | - 12% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | £10 | - | |
Clothes | + 13% | |||
Clothes in Potosí (Bolivia) is 13% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b450 (£47) | £49 | - 4% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b400 (£42) | £32 | + 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b450 (£47) | £54 | - 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b400 (£42) | £55 | - 23% | |
Transportation | - 61% | |||
Transportation in Potosí (Bolivia) is 61% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | £22,837 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.78 (£0.40) | £1.23 | - 68% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $b100 (£10) | £59 | - 82% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £13 | - | |
Personal Care | - 32% | |||
Personal Care in Potosí (Bolivia) is 32% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b28 (£2.88) | £2.90 | - 1% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b25 (£2.61) | £9 | - 70% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b150 (£16) | £75 | - 79% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | £2.74 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b31 (£3.27) | £1.35 | + 142% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b45 (£4.71) | £2.57 | + 83% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $b12 (£1.25) | £1.80 | - 30% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $b12 (£1.25) | £1.49 | - 16% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b12 (£1.25) | £11 | - 88% | |
Entertainment | - 35% | |||
Entertainment in Potosí (Bolivia) is 35% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | £23 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | $b60 (£6) | £22 | - 72% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £100 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b150 (£16) | £54 | - 71% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b45 (£4.71) | £8 | - 37% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b20 (£2.09) | £2.65 | - 21% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | £3.79 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | £295 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.60 (£0.17) | £0.20 | - 16% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $b205 (£21) | £35 | - 39% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b21 (£2.20) | £9 | - 76% | |
TOTAL | - 37% |

These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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