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 | £10 ($b100) | $b52 | + 93% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.86 ($b56) | $b42 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.31 ($b32) | $b13 | + 145% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.83 ($b8) | $b6 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.48 ($b24) | $b13 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.94 ($b19) | $b6 | + 209% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.32 ($b41) | $b24 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.94 ($b19) | $b11 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.79 ($b8) | $b7 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.68 ($b16) | $b11 | + 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 ($b80) | $b47 | + 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.96 ($b19) | $b11 | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.90 ($b9) | $b3.98 | + 118% | |
| Housing | + 230% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 230% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,807 ($b17,343) | $b4,018 | + 332% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,101 ($b10,571) | $b2,585 | + 309% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £145 ($b1,387) | $b286 | + 386% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,121 ($b10,756) | $b2,704 | + 298% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,034 ($b9,926) | $b1,644 | + 504% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £100 ($b961) | $b224 | + 329% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £22 ($b213) | $b190 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £318 ($b3,052) | $b2,560 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £76 ($b727) | $b941 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 ($b60) | $b42 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 ($b114) | $b32 | + 258% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 36% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £69 ($b659) | $b347 | + 90% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £33 ($b313) | $b272 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £77 ($b740) | $b549 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £75 ($b716) | $b484 | + 48% | |
| Transportation | + 226% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 226% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,042 ($b192,376) | $b103,830 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.14 ($b11) | $b3.80 | + 188% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £88 ($b841) | $b177 | + 374% | |
| Personal Care | + 64% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 64% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.27 ($b31) | $b46 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 ($b85) | $b25 | + 238% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £82 ($b787) | $b211 | + 272% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.51 ($b34) | $b49 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.58 ($b15) | $b22 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.20 ($b31) | $b26 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.88 ($b18) | $b11 | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.43 ($b14) | $b12 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 ($b128) | $b57 | + 126% | |
| Entertainment | + 114% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 114% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 ($b288) | $b63 | + 353% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 ($b179) | $b85 | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £135 ($b1,298) | $b249 | + 422% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £57 ($b548) | $b204 | + 169% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 ($b82) | $b38 | + 118% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.29 ($b32) | $b24 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.60 ($b44) | $b18 | + 143% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £428 ($b4,112) | $b2,975 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.30 ($b2.91) | $b1.35 | + 115% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £34 ($b328) | $b341 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £12 ($b112) | $b17 | + 570% | |
| TOTAL | + 155% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 155% more expensive than in Bolivia
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