Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 101% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 101% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| United Kingdom | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £15 ($b136) | $b52 | + 161% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £7 ($b68) | $b40 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.88 ($b36) | $b15 | + 137% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.09 ($b10) | $b7 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.73 ($b34) | $b14 | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.55 ($b23) | $b9 | + 160% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.91 ($b45) | $b23 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.09 ($b19) | $b16 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.92 ($b8) | $b8 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.04 ($b19) | $b11 | + 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 ($b89) | $b59 | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.14 ($b20) | $b12 | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.05 ($b10) | $b4.13 | + 132% | |
| Housing | + 328% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 328% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| United Kingdom | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,712 ($b24,846) | $b3,684 | + 574% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,953 ($b17,896) | $b2,803 | + 538% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £182 ($b1,666) | $b378 | + 341% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,652 ($b15,132) | $b2,703 | + 460% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,241 ($b11,368) | $b2,465 | + 361% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £136 ($b1,250) | $b297 | + 321% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £26 ($b241) | $b164 | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £264 ($b2,423) | $b3,482 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £90 ($b829) | $b1,253 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 ($b67) | $b54 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £14 ($b132) | $b24 | + 447% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 32% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| United Kingdom | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £74 ($b675) | $b438 | + 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £35 ($b319) | $b268 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £81 ($b744) | $b632 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £84 ($b774) | $b568 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 218% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 218% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| United Kingdom | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £28,289 ($b259,179) | $b144,748 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.43 ($b13) | $b3.75 | + 249% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £105 ($b961) | $b237 | + 306% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 38% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| United Kingdom | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.64 ($b33) | $b35 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 ($b71) | $b69 | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £72 ($b659) | $b202 | + 227% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.91 ($b36) | $b20 | + 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.93 ($b18) | $b25 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.20 ($b38) | $b39 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.22 ($b20) | $b12 | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.90 ($b17) | $b21 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 ($b139) | $b65 | + 114% | |
| Entertainment | + 92% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 92% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| United Kingdom | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £40 ($b366) | $b57 | + 543% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £22 ($b205) | $b102 | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £115 ($b1,056) | $b152 | + 595% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £66 ($b607) | $b185 | + 228% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £11 ($b101) | $b47 | + 113% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.74 ($b34) | $b27 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £6 ($b55) | $b22 | + 152% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £427 ($b3,909) | $b4,257 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.10 ($b0.95) | $b1.40 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £41 ($b376) | $b328 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £15 ($b137) | $b16 | + 750% | |
| TOTAL | + 170% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2025.
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 170% more expensive than in Bolivia
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