- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Bolivia
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 93% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 93% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 ($b94) | $b29 | + 220% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.65 ($b51) | $b38 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.79 ($b34) | $b17 | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.87 ($b8) | $b6 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.65 ($b24) | $b10 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.97 ($b18) | $b7 | + 165% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.71 ($b42) | $b24 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.00 ($b18) | $b12 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.82 ($b7) | $b7 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.79 ($b16) | $b11 | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 ($b78) | $b54 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.85 ($b17) | $b10 | + 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.93 ($b8) | $b3.72 | + 125% | |
| Housing | + 148% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 148% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,952 ($b17,524) | $b4,355 | + 302% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,249 ($b11,215) | $b2,700 | + 315% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £160 ($b1,432) | $b665 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,260 ($b11,316) | $b3,343 | + 239% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £851 ($b7,640) | $b2,264 | + 237% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £121 ($b1,086) | $b756 | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £22 ($b200) | $b310 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £341 ($b3,061) | $b2,667 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £86 ($b774) | $b1,014 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 ($b60) | $b46 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 ($b98) | $b27 | + 264% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 15% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £67 ($b598) | $b338 | + 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 ($b291) | $b458 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £73 ($b653) | $b625 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £75 ($b676) | $b580 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 218% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 218% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,826 ($b169,032) | $b116,358 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.27 ($b11) | $b3.81 | + 199% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £98 ($b878) | $b180 | + 389% | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 56% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.40 ($b31) | $b31 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 ($b76) | $b57 | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £77 ($b689) | $b197 | + 250% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.56 ($b32) | $b33 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.55 ($b14) | $b23 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.25 ($b29) | $b27 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.81 ($b16) | $b12 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.53 ($b14) | $b12 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 ($b113) | $b40 | + 178% | |
| Entertainment | + 73% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 73% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 ($b282) | $b125 | + 126% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 ($b190) | $b90 | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £106 ($b956) | $b155 | + 517% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £57 ($b513) | $b201 | + 156% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 ($b82) | $b42 | + 95% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.03 ($b27) | $b20 | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.49 ($b40) | $b19 | + 117% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £400 ($b3,592) | $b3,376 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.16 ($b1.45) | $b1.49 | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £45 ($b401) | $b340 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £11 ($b94) | $b15 | + 525% | |
| TOTAL | + 119% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 16,235 prices entered by 2,412 different people.
Cost of living in United Kingdom is 119% more expensive than in Bolivia
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