- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Bolivia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Germany compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 84% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 84% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 ($b85) | $b29 | + 190% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 ($b59) | $b38 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.77 ($b30) | $b17 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 ($b8) | $b6 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.14 ($b25) | $b10 | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.46 ($b19) | $b7 | + 188% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.14 ($b40) | $b24 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.36 ($b19) | $b12 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.57 ($b12) | $b7 | + 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.92 ($b7) | $b11 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($b52) | $b54 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.78 ($b14) | $b10 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.26 ($b10) | $b3.72 | + 166% | |
| Housing | + 83% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 83% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,455 ($b11,438) | $b4,355 | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,086 ($b8,534) | $b2,700 | + 216% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €188 ($b1,476) | $b665 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €912 ($b7,166) | $b3,343 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €680 ($b5,347) | $b2,264 | + 136% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €125 ($b980) | $b756 | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 ($b186) | $b310 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €373 ($b2,928) | $b2,667 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €94 ($b741) | $b1,014 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.47 ($b43) | $b46 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 ($b100) | $b27 | + 271% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 11% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 ($b672) | $b338 | + 99% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 ($b278) | $b458 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 ($b699) | $b625 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €109 ($b853) | $b580 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | + 138% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 138% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,734 ($b162,982) | $b116,358 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.42 ($b11) | $b3.81 | + 193% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €74 ($b579) | $b180 | + 222% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 37% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 ($b47) | $b31 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 ($b74) | $b57 | + 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €65 ($b511) | $b197 | + 160% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.32 ($b26) | $b33 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.20 ($b17) | $b23 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.21 ($b17) | $b27 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.38 ($b11) | $b12 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.40 ($b11) | $b12 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 ($b158) | $b40 | + 289% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 38% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 ($b244) | $b125 | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 ($b172) | $b90 | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €111 ($b875) | $b155 | + 464% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €54 ($b425) | $b201 | + 112% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 ($b70) | $b42 | + 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.25 ($b26) | $b20 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.42 ($b27) | $b19 | + 45% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €445 ($b3,497) | $b3,376 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 ($b1.00) | $b1.49 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 ($b285) | $b340 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 ($b51) | $b15 | + 238% | |
| TOTAL | + 76% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Germany is 76% more expensive than in Bolivia
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