- Cost of Living
- Bolivia
- United Arab Emirates
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bolivia compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 55% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b28 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 54 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $b40 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 27 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b17 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 20 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b6 (Dirham 3.44) | Dirham 7 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b10 (Dirham 5.54) | Dirham 13 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b7 (Dirham 3.57) | Dirham 7 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b22 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 26 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b11 (Dirham 5.79) | Dirham 9 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b6 (Dirham 3.34) | Dirham 4.80 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 14 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b52 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 98 | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $b10 (Dirham 5.19) | Dirham 7 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.93 (Dirham 2.09) | Dirham 4.47 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 67% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $b4,556 (Dirham 2,423) | Dirham 8,152 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $b2,953 (Dirham 1,571) | Dirham 6,129 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b421 (Dirham 224) | Dirham 754 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $b2,671 (Dirham 1,421) | Dirham 6,283 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $b1,709 (Dirham 909) | Dirham 4,291 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $b340 (Dirham 181) | Dirham 509 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $b296 (Dirham 157) | Dirham 303 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $b2,752 (Dirham 1,464) | Dirham 1,410 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,049 (Dirham 558) | Dirham 418 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b41 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 38 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b32 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 38 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 9% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $b331 (Dirham 176) | Dirham 255 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $b400 (Dirham 213) | Dirham 212 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b614 (Dirham 326) | Dirham 375 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b548 (Dirham 292) | Dirham 426 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 47% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b137,527 (Dirham 73,149) | Dirham 78,928 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.83 (Dirham 2.03) | Dirham 2.24 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b155 (Dirham 82) | Dirham 254 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 51% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b23 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 22 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b42 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 68 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $b174 (Dirham 93) | Dirham 265 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $b36 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 27 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b21 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 17 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b28 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 19 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b12 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 11 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b11 (Dirham 5.60) | Dirham 13 | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b37 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 56 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 56% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b113 (Dirham 60) | Dirham 196 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b86 (Dirham 46) | Dirham 77 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b145 (Dirham 77) | Dirham 295 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b181 (Dirham 96) | Dirham 373 | - 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b37 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 65 | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b18 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 21 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b19 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 43 | - 76% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $b3,962 (Dirham 2,107) | Dirham 2,135 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.35 (Dirham 0.72) | Dirham 0.80 | - 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b325 (Dirham 173) | Dirham 445 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $b16 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 21 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bolivia is 56% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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