- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Bolivia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Germany compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 92% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 92% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 ($b90) | $b28 | + 225% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 ($b61) | $b40 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.81 ($b31) | $b17 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.99 ($b8) | $b6 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.06 ($b25) | $b10 | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.52 ($b21) | $b7 | + 206% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.09 ($b41) | $b22 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.47 ($b20) | $b11 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.56 ($b13) | $b6 | + 102% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.92 ($b7) | $b11 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($b54) | $b52 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.76 ($b14) | $b10 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 ($b10) | $b3.93 | + 157% | |
| Housing | + 108% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 108% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,420 ($b11,557) | $b4,556 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,085 ($b8,825) | $b2,953 | + 199% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €174 ($b1,415) | $b421 | + 236% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €901 ($b7,329) | $b2,671 | + 174% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €677 ($b5,511) | $b1,709 | + 222% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €120 ($b975) | $b340 | + 187% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 ($b190) | $b296 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €379 ($b3,085) | $b2,752 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 ($b756) | $b1,049 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.28 ($b43) | $b41 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 ($b104) | $b32 | + 230% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 1% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €87 ($b710) | $b331 | + 114% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 ($b282) | $b400 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 ($b744) | $b614 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €114 ($b924) | $b548 | + 68% | |
| Transportation | + 141% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 141% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,666 ($b168,158) | $b137,527 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.39 ($b11) | $b3.83 | + 196% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €72 ($b588) | $b155 | + 279% | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 58% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 ($b51) | $b23 | + 123% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 ($b75) | $b42 | + 76% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €61 ($b498) | $b174 | + 186% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.36 ($b27) | $b36 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.13 ($b17) | $b21 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.09 ($b17) | $b28 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.39 ($b11) | $b12 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.43 ($b12) | $b11 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 ($b168) | $b37 | + 355% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 50% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 ($b259) | $b113 | + 130% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 ($b179) | $b86 | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €125 ($b1,019) | $b145 | + 603% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 ($b428) | $b181 | + 137% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 ($b72) | $b37 | + 97% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.22 ($b26) | $b18 | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.43 ($b28) | $b19 | + 43% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €460 ($b3,741) | $b3,962 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 ($b1.01) | $b1.35 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 ($b307) | $b325 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 ($b52) | $b16 | + 219% | |
| TOTAL | + 90% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Germany is 90% more expensive than in Bolivia
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