- Cost of Living
- Bolivia
- United Arab Emirates
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bolivia compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 57% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b29 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 59 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $b38 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 28 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b17 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 21 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b6 (Dirham 3.37) | Dirham 7 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b10 (Dirham 5.56) | Dirham 13 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b7 (Dirham 3.56) | Dirham 7 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b24 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 27 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b12 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 10 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b7 (Dirham 3.80) | Dirham 4.90 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (Dirham 5.71) | Dirham 15 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b54 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 111 | - 74% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $b10 (Dirham 5.17) | Dirham 7 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.72 (Dirham 1.98) | Dirham 4.54 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 62% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $b4,355 (Dirham 2,314) | Dirham 8,109 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $b2,700 (Dirham 1,435) | Dirham 6,089 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b665 (Dirham 353) | Dirham 731 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $b3,343 (Dirham 1,776) | Dirham 6,066 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $b2,264 (Dirham 1,203) | Dirham 4,475 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $b756 (Dirham 402) | Dirham 517 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $b310 (Dirham 164) | Dirham 306 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $b2,667 (Dirham 1,417) | Dirham 1,455 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,014 (Dirham 539) | Dirham 431 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b46 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 39 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b27 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 39 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 9% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $b338 (Dirham 179) | Dirham 271 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $b458 (Dirham 243) | Dirham 228 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b625 (Dirham 332) | Dirham 434 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b580 (Dirham 308) | Dirham 508 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 44% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b116,358 (Dirham 61,833) | Dirham 77,208 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.81 (Dirham 2.03) | Dirham 2.31 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b180 (Dirham 95) | Dirham 236 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 48% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b31 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 26 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b57 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 72 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $b197 (Dirham 105) | Dirham 294 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $b33 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 28 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b23 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 16 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b27 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 21 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b12 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 11 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b12 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 13 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b40 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 65 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 55% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b125 (Dirham 66) | Dirham 198 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b90 (Dirham 48) | Dirham 81 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b155 (Dirham 82) | Dirham 414 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b201 (Dirham 107) | Dirham 352 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b42 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 67 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b20 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 23 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b19 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 42 | - 77% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $b3,376 (Dirham 1,794) | Dirham 1,980 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.49 (Dirham 0.79) | Dirham 0.92 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b340 (Dirham 181) | Dirham 468 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $b15 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 21 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bolivia is 54% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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