Cost of living in Spain compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 52% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 ($b99) | $b41 | + 141% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 ($b56) | $b40 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.25 ($b24) | $b12 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.83 ($b6) | $b7 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.43 ($b18) | $b11 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.66 ($b12) | $b6 | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 ($b46) | $b18 | + 165% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.68 ($b13) | $b15 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.03 ($b8) | $b7 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.85 ($b6) | $b12 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($b49) | $b55 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.59 ($b12) | $b10 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 ($b6) | $b3.80 | + 65% | |
| Housing | + 70% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 70% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,296 ($b9,701) | $b4,057 | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €825 ($b6,179) | $b2,646 | + 133% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €115 ($b862) | $b338 | + 155% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €774 ($b5,793) | $b4,517 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €560 ($b4,189) | $b1,968 | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €81 ($b609) | $b273 | + 123% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 ($b223) | $b238 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €376 ($b2,813) | $b3,036 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 ($b693) | $b1,021 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 ($b51) | $b49 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 ($b80) | $b21 | + 287% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 27% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 ($b601) | $b472 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 ($b230) | $b458 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 ($b600) | $b588 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €91 ($b678) | $b491 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 89% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 89% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,277 ($b166,755) | $b108,535 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 ($b10) | $b3.85 | + 159% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €46 ($b341) | $b158 | + 116% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 34% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 ($b52) | $b27 | + 92% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 ($b59) | $b42 | + 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €62 ($b467) | $b180 | + 160% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.09 ($b31) | $b32 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.59 ($b19) | $b23 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.77 ($b21) | $b27 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.49 ($b11) | $b11 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.67 ($b13) | $b13 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 ($b105) | $b39 | + 168% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 41% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 ($b232) | $b67 | + 244% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 ($b120) | $b84 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €51 ($b382) | $b161 | + 138% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 ($b333) | $b192 | + 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 ($b68) | $b38 | + 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.40 ($b18) | $b24 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 ($b30) | $b19 | + 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €431 ($b3,226) | $b3,426 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 ($b1.42) | $b1.28 | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 ($b356) | $b341 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.93 ($b37) | $b15 | + 145% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 18, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Spain is 53% more expensive than in Bolivia
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