Cost of living in Germany compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 78% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 78% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 ($b101) | $b51 | + 98% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($b67) | $b41 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.65 ($b30) | $b13 | + 139% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 ($b8) | $b6 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.99 ($b25) | $b13 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.65 ($b22) | $b6 | + 237% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.21 ($b43) | $b22 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.41 ($b20) | $b12 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.52 ($b13) | $b7 | + 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.90 ($b7) | $b11 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($b56) | $b49 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.75 ($b15) | $b11 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.27 ($b11) | $b3.96 | + 166% | |
| Housing | + 174% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 174% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,454 ($b12,037) | $b3,751 | + 221% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,216 ($b10,071) | $b2,544 | + 296% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €162 ($b1,341) | $b276 | + 386% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €932 ($b7,717) | $b2,545 | + 203% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €692 ($b5,732) | $b1,574 | + 264% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €122 ($b1,009) | $b229 | + 340% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 ($b221) | $b192 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €369 ($b3,056) | $b2,541 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 ($b831) | $b1,080 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 ($b52) | $b40 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 ($b124) | $b25 | + 395% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 41% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €76 ($b626) | $b352 | + 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 ($b297) | $b250 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 ($b727) | $b545 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 ($b949) | $b455 | + 109% | |
| Transportation | + 147% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 147% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,750 ($b188,353) | $b107,453 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.31 ($b11) | $b3.88 | + 179% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €70 ($b584) | $b186 | + 215% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 31% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 ($b56) | $b49 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 ($b71) | $b25 | + 186% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €52 ($b431) | $b213 | + 102% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.16 ($b26) | $b48 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.18 ($b18) | $b22 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.33 ($b19) | $b27 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.33 ($b11) | $b11 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.64 ($b14) | $b12 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 ($b164) | $b54 | + 206% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 68% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 ($b295) | $b63 | + 371% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 ($b186) | $b81 | + 129% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €108 ($b896) | $b249 | + 260% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 ($b466) | $b199 | + 134% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 ($b74) | $b38 | + 97% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.39 ($b28) | $b24 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.62 ($b30) | $b17 | + 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €496 ($b4,104) | $b2,971 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 ($b1.02) | $b1.35 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 ($b326) | $b335 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 ($b58) | $b17 | + 246% | |
| TOTAL | + 113% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Germany is 113% more expensive than in Bolivia
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