Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 80% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| United Kingdom | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £13 ($b109) | $b52 | + 108% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £6 ($b53) | $b42 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.47 ($b30) | $b14 | + 117% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.95 ($b8) | $b7 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.99 ($b26) | $b11 | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.07 ($b18) | $b5.90 | + 200% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.21 ($b36) | $b22 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.06 ($b18) | $b10 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.78 ($b7) | $b8 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.75 ($b15) | $b11 | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 ($b72) | $b51 | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.03 ($b17) | $b11 | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.92 ($b8) | $b2.81 | + 179% | |
| Housing | + 260% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 260% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| United Kingdom | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,062 ($b17,613) | $b3,398 | + 418% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,552 ($b13,257) | $b2,357 | + 462% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £187 ($b1,599) | $b266 | + 502% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,220 ($b10,416) | $b2,587 | + 303% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,039 ($b8,877) | $b1,699 | + 422% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £126 ($b1,076) | $b172 | + 524% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £25 ($b210) | $b170 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £278 ($b2,374) | $b2,224 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £85 ($b725) | $b990 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 ($b52) | $b51 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £13 ($b113) | $b23 | + 383% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 18% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| United Kingdom | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £66 ($b565) | $b348 | + 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £32 ($b269) | $b268 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £74 ($b634) | $b550 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £72 ($b616) | $b440 | + 40% | |
| Transportation | + 238% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 238% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| United Kingdom | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £23,492 ($b200,648) | $b94,282 | + 113% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.71 ($b15) | $b3.75 | + 289% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £94 ($b806) | $b183 | + 340% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 38% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| United Kingdom | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.65 ($b31) | $b37 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £10 ($b84) | $b67 | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £81 ($b694) | $b198 | + 251% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £2.65 ($b23) | $b49 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.71 ($b15) | $b26 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.56 ($b30) | $b29 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.10 ($b18) | $b8 | + 121% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.56 ($b13) | $b13 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 ($b125) | $b67 | + 87% | |
| Entertainment | + 88% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 88% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| United Kingdom | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £34 ($b293) | $b86 | + 243% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 ($b180) | $b78 | + 131% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £115 ($b979) | $b147 | + 566% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £61 ($b517) | $b177 | + 192% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 ($b80) | $b40 | + 100% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.23 ($b28) | $b25 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.15 ($b44) | $b20 | + 121% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £473 ($b4,040) | $b2,750 | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.13 ($b1.10) | $b1.21 | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £38 ($b323) | $b304 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £13 ($b108) | $b16 | + 583% | |
| TOTAL | + 152% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 31, 2023.
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 152% more expensive than in Bolivia
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