Cost of living in Potosí, Bolivia vs Thane, India
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| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Potosí (Bolivia) is 15% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b18 (₨187) | ₨844 | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b60 (₨640) | ₨288 | + 122% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b20 (₨213) | ₨124 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b3.50 (₨37) | ₨62 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b12 (₨128) | ₨64 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b12 (₨128) | ₨37 | + 245% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b20 (₨213) | ₨274 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b14 (₨144) | ₨168 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b25 (₨267) | ₨24 | + 1028% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b18 (₨192) | ₨138 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b25 (₨267) | ₨588 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b12 (₨123) | ₨73 | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b5.00 (₨53) | ₨31 | + 75% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Potosí (Bolivia) is 30% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b2,000 (₨21,325) | ₨34,699 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b1,500 (₨15,993) | ₨22,512 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨5,414 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨21,166 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨12,897 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨2,613 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b500 (₨5,331) | ₨800 | + 566% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b1,500 (₨15,993) | ₨35,364 | - 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b500 (₨5,331) | ₨15,424 | - 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b45 (₨480) | ₨395 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨548 | - | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in Potosí (Bolivia) is 77% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b450 (₨4,798) | ₨2,258 | + 113% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b400 (₨4,265) | ₨2,459 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b450 (₨4,798) | ₨3,268 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b400 (₨4,265) | ₨2,619 | + 63% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Potosí (Bolivia) is 10% cheaper than in Thane (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨830,309 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.78 (₨40) | ₨83 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b100 (₨1,066) | ₨945 | + 13% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ₨189 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Potosí (Bolivia) is 55% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b28 (₨293) | ₨102 | + 187% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b25 (₨267) | ₨461 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b150 (₨1,599) | ₨591 | + 171% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨260 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b31 (₨333) | ₨183 | + 82% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b45 (₨480) | ₨181 | + 166% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b12 (₨128) | ₨125 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b12 (₨128) | ₨79 | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b12 (₨128) | ₨216 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Potosí (Bolivia) is 5% cheaper than in Thane (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ₨923 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b60 (₨640) | ₨496 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,737 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b150 (₨1,599) | ₨2,000 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b45 (₨480) | ₨483 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b20 (₨213) | ₨222 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨212 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨35,595 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.60 (₨17) | ₨20 | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b205 (₨2,186) | ₨2,228 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b21 (₨224) | ₨251 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 108 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Potosí (Bolivia) is 15% more expensive than in Thane (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨110,398 ($b10,354) in Potosí to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨96,000 in Thane.
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