Cost of living in Bolivia compared to United Arab Emirates
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| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 35% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Bolivia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b59 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 41 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b48 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 31 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b16 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 15 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 (Dirham 3.49) | Dirham 7 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b12 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 15 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b7 (Dirham 3.56) | Dirham 4.91 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b20 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 20 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b11 (Dirham 5.99) | Dirham 8 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b9 (Dirham 4.76) | Dirham 3.79 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b12 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 10 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b53 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 63 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b11 (Dirham 5.64) | Dirham 8 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.98 (Dirham 2.11) | Dirham 4.48 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 76% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 76% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Bolivia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b3,457 (Dirham 1,833) | Dirham 9,964 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,211 (Dirham 1,173) | Dirham 6,974 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b280 (Dirham 148) | Dirham 885 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,570 (Dirham 1,363) | Dirham 5,940 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,712 (Dirham 908) | Dirham 3,950 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b227 (Dirham 120) | Dirham 588 | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b155 (Dirham 82) | Dirham 327 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b2,622 (Dirham 1,390) | Dirham 878 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,020 (Dirham 541) | Dirham 342 | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b53 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 45 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b35 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 37 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 12% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Bolivia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b374 (Dirham 198) | Dirham 203 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b303 (Dirham 160) | Dirham 185 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b604 (Dirham 320) | Dirham 343 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b448 (Dirham 238) | Dirham 340 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 20% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Bolivia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b88,704 (Dirham 47,035) | Dirham 96,595 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.86 (Dirham 2.04) | Dirham 3.02 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b185 (Dirham 98) | Dirham 96 | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 35% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Bolivia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b45 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 13 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b59 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 30 | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b191 (Dirham 101) | Dirham 272 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b47 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 28 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b23 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 17 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b27 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 23 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b9 (Dirham 4.97) | Dirham 13 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b12 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 12 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b47 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 43 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 51% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Bolivia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b70 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 169 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b82 (Dirham 44) | Dirham 93 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b181 (Dirham 96) | Dirham 320 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b169 (Dirham 89) | Dirham 297 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b36 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 80 | - 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b26 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 21 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b20 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 40 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b2,827 (Dirham 1,499) | Dirham 1,944 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.39 (Dirham 0.74) | Dirham 0.73 | + 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b314 (Dirham 166) | Dirham 260 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b16 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 20 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Bolivia is 51% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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