Cost of living in Bolivia compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 51% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b41 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 54 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b40 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 28 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b12 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 17 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 (Dirham 3.51) | Dirham 6 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b11 (Dirham 5.87) | Dirham 15 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b6 (Dirham 3.22) | Dirham 5.82 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b18 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 23 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b15 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b7 (Dirham 3.93) | Dirham 4.10 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b12 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 15 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b55 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 87 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b10 (Dirham 5.26) | Dirham 7 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.76 (Dirham 2.00) | Dirham 3.97 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 63% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b4,057 (Dirham 2,155) | Dirham 7,501 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,646 (Dirham 1,406) | Dirham 5,290 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b338 (Dirham 179) | Dirham 734 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b4,517 (Dirham 2,399) | Dirham 5,178 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,968 (Dirham 1,045) | Dirham 3,432 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b273 (Dirham 145) | Dirham 455 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b238 (Dirham 126) | Dirham 314 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b3,036 (Dirham 1,612) | Dirham 1,261 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,021 (Dirham 542) | Dirham 326 | + 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b49 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 38 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b21 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 34 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 16% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b472 (Dirham 251) | Dirham 207 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b458 (Dirham 243) | Dirham 190 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b588 (Dirham 312) | Dirham 377 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b491 (Dirham 261) | Dirham 389 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 50% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b108,535 (Dirham 57,648) | Dirham 88,560 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.85 (Dirham 2.05) | Dirham 2.21 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b155 (Dirham 82) | Dirham 235 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 42% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b27 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 17 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b42 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 59 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b180 (Dirham 95) | Dirham 253 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b32 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 22 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b23 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 15 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b27 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 19 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b11 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 10 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b13 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 11 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b39 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 56 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 52% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b67 (Dirham 36) | Dirham 167 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b84 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 82 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b161 (Dirham 85) | Dirham 343 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b192 (Dirham 102) | Dirham 303 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b38 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 71 | - 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b24 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 23 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b19 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 45 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b3,426 (Dirham 1,820) | Dirham 1,648 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.28 (Dirham 0.68) | Dirham 0.66 | + 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b341 (Dirham 181) | Dirham 348 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b15 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 21 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bolivia is 52% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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