- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Bolivia
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 98% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 98% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 ($b95) | $b26 | + 265% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.60 ($b51) | $b40 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.64 ($b33) | $b15 | + 124% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.86 ($b8) | $b6 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.65 ($b24) | $b10 | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.97 ($b18) | $b7 | + 153% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.49 ($b41) | $b20 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.95 ($b18) | $b11 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.85 ($b8) | $b7 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.80 ($b17) | $b11 | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 ($b78) | $b56 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.79 ($b16) | $b9 | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.90 ($b8) | $b4.10 | + 101% | |
| Housing | + 174% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 174% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,787 ($b16,418) | $b4,246 | + 287% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,176 ($b10,799) | $b2,789 | + 287% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £158 ($b1,449) | $b367 | + 295% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,065 ($b9,779) | $b2,524 | + 287% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £734 ($b6,746) | $b1,548 | + 336% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £151 ($b1,385) | $b265 | + 423% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £21 ($b190) | $b322 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £331 ($b3,037) | $b3,227 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £82 ($b753) | $b1,118 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 ($b60) | $b42 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 ($b101) | $b18 | + 455% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 12% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £64 ($b592) | $b350 | + 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 ($b295) | $b438 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £69 ($b634) | $b604 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £73 ($b668) | $b566 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 255% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 255% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,396 ($b168,979) | $b137,407 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.20 ($b11) | $b3.81 | + 189% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £101 ($b926) | $b120 | + 670% | |
| Personal Care | + 91% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 91% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.30 ($b30) | $b39 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 ($b75) | $b32 | + 138% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £69 ($b632) | $b159 | + 297% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.25 ($b30) | $b35 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.59 ($b15) | $b20 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.33 ($b31) | $b22 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.76 ($b16) | $b11 | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.54 ($b14) | $b14 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 ($b122) | $b29 | + 315% | |
| Entertainment | + 100% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 100% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 ($b282) | $b83 | + 239% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 ($b189) | $b78 | + 141% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £125 ($b1,146) | $b85 | + 1247% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £55 ($b502) | $b199 | + 152% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 ($b84) | $b34 | + 148% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.95 ($b27) | $b17 | + 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.38 ($b40) | $b19 | + 110% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £414 ($b3,802) | $b4,400 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.20 ($b1.79) | $b1.20 | + 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £44 ($b407) | $b284 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £10 ($b92) | $b16 | + 466% | |
| TOTAL | + 142% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 142% more expensive than in Bolivia
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