- Cost of Living
- Bolivia
- United Arab Emirates
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bolivia compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 52% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b25 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 55 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $b39 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 26 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b15 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 18 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b6 (Dirham 3.40) | Dirham 7 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b10 (Dirham 5.47) | Dirham 13 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b7 (Dirham 3.83) | Dirham 7 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b20 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 24 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b11 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 9 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b7 (Dirham 3.97) | Dirham 5.23 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (Dirham 5.93) | Dirham 10 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b54 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 81 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $b9 (Dirham 5.05) | Dirham 6 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b4.10 (Dirham 2.19) | Dirham 4.14 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 68% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $b4,190 (Dirham 2,243) | Dirham 8,315 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $b2,789 (Dirham 1,493) | Dirham 6,494 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b367 (Dirham 196) | Dirham 726 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $b2,524 (Dirham 1,351) | Dirham 6,423 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $b1,548 (Dirham 829) | Dirham 4,240 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $b265 (Dirham 142) | Dirham 446 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $b322 (Dirham 172) | Dirham 312 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $b3,227 (Dirham 1,728) | Dirham 1,494 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,118 (Dirham 599) | Dirham 397 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b42 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 38 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b18 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 40 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 2% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $b385 (Dirham 206) | Dirham 285 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $b472 (Dirham 253) | Dirham 224 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b583 (Dirham 312) | Dirham 368 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b526 (Dirham 282) | Dirham 457 | - 38% | |
| 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 | $b137,407 (Dirham 73,567) | Dirham 78,700 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.78 (Dirham 2.02) | Dirham 1.97 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b120 (Dirham 64) | Dirham 243 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 55% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b39 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 21 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b32 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 86 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $b159 (Dirham 85) | Dirham 274 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $b35 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 25 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b20 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 17 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b22 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 18 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b11 (Dirham 5.94) | Dirham 10 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b14 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 14 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b29 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 60 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 63% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b83 (Dirham 44) | Dirham 196 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b78 (Dirham 42) | Dirham 76 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b85 (Dirham 46) | Dirham 341 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b199 (Dirham 107) | Dirham 408 | - 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b34 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 73 | - 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b17 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 21 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b19 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 45 | - 77% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $b4,293 (Dirham 2,298) | Dirham 2,017 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.20 (Dirham 0.64) | Dirham 1.34 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b284 (Dirham 152) | Dirham 453 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $b16 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 17 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bolivia is 57% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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