Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 80% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 ($b102) | $b40 | + 157% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.79 ($b52) | $b40 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.31 ($b30) | $b13 | + 129% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.85 ($b8) | $b7 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.32 ($b21) | $b12 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.93 ($b17) | $b7 | + 166% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.85 ($b35) | $b20 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.82 ($b16) | $b16 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.97 ($b9) | $b9 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.76 ($b16) | $b12 | + 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 ($b70) | $b53 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.92 ($b17) | $b10 | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.96 ($b9) | $b3.84 | + 125% | |
| Housing | + 190% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 190% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,794 ($b16,202) | $b4,109 | + 294% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,336 ($b12,063) | $b2,670 | + 352% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £132 ($b1,190) | $b316 | + 276% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,041 ($b9,396) | $b2,978 | + 215% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £868 ($b7,840) | $b1,885 | + 316% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £109 ($b983) | $b273 | + 260% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £23 ($b208) | $b237 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £315 ($b2,846) | $b3,013 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £85 ($b770) | $b1,059 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 ($b59) | $b50 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 ($b105) | $b24 | + 341% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 21% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £68 ($b610) | $b449 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £30 ($b271) | $b461 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £69 ($b619) | $b596 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £71 ($b641) | $b508 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 203% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 203% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,066 ($b181,190) | $b109,433 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.27 ($b11) | $b3.84 | + 198% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £81 ($b727) | $b159 | + 357% | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 57% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.67 ($b33) | $b27 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 ($b78) | $b42 | + 86% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £83 ($b751) | $b190 | + 295% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.03 ($b27) | $b29 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.41 ($b13) | $b23 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.37 ($b30) | $b29 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.72 ($b16) | $b11 | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.43 ($b13) | $b13 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 ($b110) | $b40 | + 178% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 70% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £29 ($b264) | $b74 | + 260% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £20 ($b177) | $b83 | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £107 ($b969) | $b161 | + 503% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £54 ($b484) | $b194 | + 150% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 ($b80) | $b38 | + 108% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.94 ($b27) | $b24 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.37 ($b39) | $b19 | + 112% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £392 ($b3,535) | $b3,426 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 ($b1.00) | $b1.28 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £33 ($b300) | $b341 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £11 ($b101) | $b18 | + 454% | |
| TOTAL | + 118% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 118% more expensive than in Bolivia
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