Cost of living in Germany compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 69% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 ($b88) | $b40 | + 123% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 ($b57) | $b40 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.86 ($b30) | $b13 | + 127% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.95 ($b7) | $b7 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.85 ($b22) | $b12 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.53 ($b19) | $b7 | + 196% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.30 ($b41) | $b20 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.35 ($b18) | $b16 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.66 ($b13) | $b9 | + 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.93 ($b7) | $b12 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 ($b46) | $b53 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.79 ($b14) | $b10 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.20 ($b9) | $b3.84 | + 140% | |
| Housing | + 129% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 129% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,476 ($b11,316) | $b4,109 | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,111 ($b8,518) | $b2,670 | + 219% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €200 ($b1,531) | $b316 | + 384% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €923 ($b7,075) | $b2,978 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €697 ($b5,347) | $b1,883 | + 184% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €135 ($b1,035) | $b273 | + 279% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 ($b172) | $b237 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €401 ($b3,072) | $b3,013 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €86 ($b660) | $b1,059 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 ($b47) | $b50 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 ($b103) | $b24 | + 333% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 14% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 ($b617) | $b449 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 ($b293) | $b461 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 ($b701) | $b596 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 ($b859) | $b508 | + 69% | |
| Transportation | + 155% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 155% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,985 ($b160,935) | $b109,433 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.42 ($b11) | $b3.84 | + 183% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €76 ($b582) | $b159 | + 266% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 28% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 ($b47) | $b27 | + 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 ($b85) | $b42 | + 104% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €54 ($b413) | $b190 | + 117% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.77 ($b29) | $b29 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.02 ($b16) | $b23 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.25 ($b17) | $b29 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.29 ($b10) | $b11 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.54 ($b12) | $b13 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 ($b148) | $b40 | + 272% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 45% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 ($b262) | $b74 | + 256% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 ($b158) | $b83 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €82 ($b627) | $b161 | + 290% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 ($b428) | $b194 | + 121% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 ($b68) | $b38 | + 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.14 ($b24) | $b24 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.67 ($b28) | $b19 | + 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €453 ($b3,476) | $b3,426 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 ($b0.75) | $b1.28 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 ($b305) | $b341 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 ($b52) | $b18 | + 188% | |
| TOTAL | + 86% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Germany is 86% more expensive than in Bolivia
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