- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Bolivia
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 92% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 92% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 ($b96) | $b28 | + 240% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.59 ($b50) | $b40 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.61 ($b32) | $b16 | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.87 ($b8) | $b6 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.68 ($b24) | $b10 | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.92 ($b17) | $b6 | + 164% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.52 ($b40) | $b21 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.97 ($b18) | $b12 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.85 ($b8) | $b6 | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.76 ($b16) | $b11 | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 ($b76) | $b53 | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.82 ($b16) | $b10 | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.92 ($b8) | $b4.03 | + 105% | |
| Housing | + 166% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 166% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,858 ($b16,572) | $b4,408 | + 276% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,198 ($b10,684) | $b2,823 | + 278% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £157 ($b1,402) | $b365 | + 284% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,145 ($b10,211) | $b2,758 | + 270% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £783 ($b6,988) | $b1,780 | + 292% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £145 ($b1,297) | $b279 | + 364% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £22 ($b192) | $b304 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £338 ($b3,012) | $b2,835 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £85 ($b761) | $b1,152 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 ($b57) | $b44 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 ($b97) | $b27 | + 257% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 11% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £63 ($b563) | $b324 | + 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 ($b289) | $b414 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £70 ($b626) | $b608 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £72 ($b646) | $b552 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 212% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 212% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,349 ($b163,689) | $b120,391 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.24 ($b11) | $b3.85 | + 188% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £94 ($b836) | $b164 | + 410% | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 66% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.33 ($b30) | $b29 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 ($b72) | $b52 | + 40% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £74 ($b662) | $b174 | + 281% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.48 ($b31) | $b36 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.53 ($b14) | $b23 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.22 ($b29) | $b30 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.80 ($b16) | $b12 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.54 ($b14) | $b11 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 ($b112) | $b38 | + 197% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 62% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 ($b275) | $b116 | + 138% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 ($b186) | $b90 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £115 ($b1,024) | $b157 | + 553% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £54 ($b484) | $b203 | + 139% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 ($b80) | $b39 | + 105% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.96 ($b26) | $b19 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.36 ($b39) | $b18 | + 121% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £401 ($b3,581) | $b4,227 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.15 ($b1.31) | $b1.38 | - 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £43 ($b384) | $b350 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £10 ($b91) | $b16 | + 458% | |
| TOTAL | + 122% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 122% more expensive than in Bolivia
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