- Cost of Living
- Bolivia
- United Arab Emirates
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bolivia compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 56% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b28 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 56 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $b40 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 27 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b16 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 21 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b6 (Dirham 3.36) | Dirham 7 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b10 (Dirham 5.51) | Dirham 13 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b6 (Dirham 3.44) | Dirham 7 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b21 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 26 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b12 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 9 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b6 (Dirham 3.32) | Dirham 5.04 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 15 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b53 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 104 | - 73% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $b10 (Dirham 5.13) | Dirham 7 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b4.03 (Dirham 2.14) | Dirham 4.48 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 66% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $b4,408 (Dirham 2,343) | Dirham 7,908 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $b2,823 (Dirham 1,501) | Dirham 6,126 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b365 (Dirham 194) | Dirham 760 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $b2,758 (Dirham 1,466) | Dirham 6,091 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $b1,780 (Dirham 946) | Dirham 4,279 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $b279 (Dirham 148) | Dirham 536 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $b304 (Dirham 161) | Dirham 303 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $b2,835 (Dirham 1,507) | Dirham 1,488 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,152 (Dirham 612) | Dirham 447 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b44 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 38 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b27 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 38 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 10% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $b324 (Dirham 172) | Dirham 260 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $b414 (Dirham 220) | Dirham 212 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b608 (Dirham 323) | Dirham 404 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b552 (Dirham 294) | Dirham 469 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 46% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b120,391 (Dirham 63,985) | Dirham 78,133 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.85 (Dirham 2.05) | Dirham 2.29 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b164 (Dirham 87) | Dirham 244 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 49% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b29 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 23 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b52 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 69 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $b174 (Dirham 92) | Dirham 281 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $b36 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 27 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b23 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 16 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b30 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 19 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b12 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 11 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b11 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 13 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b38 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 58 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 54% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b116 (Dirham 61) | Dirham 198 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b90 (Dirham 48) | Dirham 78 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b157 (Dirham 83) | Dirham 330 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b203 (Dirham 108) | Dirham 359 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b39 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 67 | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b19 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 22 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b18 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 43 | - 78% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $b4,227 (Dirham 2,247) | Dirham 2,132 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.38 (Dirham 0.73) | Dirham 0.83 | - 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b350 (Dirham 186) | Dirham 461 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $b16 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 21 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bolivia is 55% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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