- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Bolivia
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 94% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 94% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 ($b95) | $b28 | + 243% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.62 ($b51) | $b40 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.65 ($b33) | $b17 | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.87 ($b8) | $b6 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.70 ($b24) | $b10 | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.94 ($b18) | $b7 | + 162% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.47 ($b40) | $b22 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.98 ($b18) | $b11 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.86 ($b8) | $b6 | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.80 ($b16) | $b11 | + 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 ($b78) | $b52 | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.81 ($b16) | $b10 | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.91 ($b8) | $b3.93 | + 110% | |
| Housing | + 165% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 165% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,839 ($b16,603) | $b4,556 | + 264% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,201 ($b10,845) | $b2,953 | + 267% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £152 ($b1,369) | $b421 | + 225% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,122 ($b10,135) | $b2,671 | + 279% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £767 ($b6,925) | $b1,709 | + 305% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £152 ($b1,374) | $b340 | + 304% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £21 ($b191) | $b296 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £334 ($b3,018) | $b2,752 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £84 ($b760) | $b1,049 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 ($b58) | $b41 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 ($b100) | $b32 | + 216% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 8% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £63 ($b573) | $b331 | + 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 ($b292) | $b400 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £70 ($b634) | $b614 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £71 ($b641) | $b548 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 211% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 211% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,229 ($b164,622) | $b137,527 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.23 ($b11) | $b3.83 | + 191% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £95 ($b860) | $b155 | + 454% | |
| Personal Care | + 73% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 73% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.22 ($b29) | $b23 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 ($b74) | $b42 | + 75% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £70 ($b630) | $b174 | + 262% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.41 ($b31) | $b36 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.52 ($b14) | $b21 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.24 ($b29) | $b28 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.76 ($b16) | $b12 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.53 ($b14) | $b11 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 ($b114) | $b37 | + 210% | |
| Entertainment | + 77% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 77% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 ($b276) | $b113 | + 145% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 ($b188) | $b86 | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £116 ($b1,045) | $b145 | + 621% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £56 ($b505) | $b181 | + 179% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 ($b82) | $b37 | + 125% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.96 ($b27) | $b18 | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.35 ($b39) | $b19 | + 102% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £402 ($b3,628) | $b3,962 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.15 ($b1.35) | $b1.35 | - 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £43 ($b392) | $b325 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £10 ($b92) | $b16 | + 467% | |
| TOTAL | + 126% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 126% more expensive than in Bolivia
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