Cost of living in Bolivia compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 47% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b52 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 46 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b41 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 29 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b13 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 20 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b6 (Dirham 3.33) | Dirham 7 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b13 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 14 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b5.84 (Dirham 3.11) | Dirham 7 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b24 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 23 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b11 (Dirham 5.97) | Dirham 9 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b7 (Dirham 3.80) | Dirham 4.63 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (Dirham 5.81) | Dirham 13 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b47 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 81 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b11 (Dirham 5.64) | Dirham 8 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.98 (Dirham 2.12) | Dirham 4.70 | - 55% | |
| 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 | $b4,081 (Dirham 2,172) | Dirham 7,746 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,616 (Dirham 1,392) | Dirham 5,695 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b286 (Dirham 152) | Dirham 686 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,704 (Dirham 1,439) | Dirham 4,844 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,644 (Dirham 875) | Dirham 3,415 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b224 (Dirham 119) | Dirham 365 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b190 (Dirham 101) | Dirham 277 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b2,560 (Dirham 1,363) | Dirham 950 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b941 (Dirham 501) | Dirham 375 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b42 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 37 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b32 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 33 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 26% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b347 (Dirham 184) | Dirham 225 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b272 (Dirham 145) | Dirham 207 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b549 (Dirham 292) | Dirham 337 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b484 (Dirham 257) | Dirham 345 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 25% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b103,830 (Dirham 55,254) | Dirham 85,543 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.80 (Dirham 2.02) | Dirham 2.09 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b177 (Dirham 94) | Dirham 127 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 43% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b46 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 18 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b25 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 50 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b211 (Dirham 112) | Dirham 260 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b49 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 30 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b22 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 17 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b26 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 18 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b11 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 12 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b12 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 12 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b57 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 75 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 52% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b63 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 189 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b85 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 84 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b249 (Dirham 132) | Dirham 595 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b204 (Dirham 108) | Dirham 263 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b38 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 74 | - 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b24 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 21 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b18 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 45 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b2,975 (Dirham 1,583) | Dirham 2,008 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.35 (Dirham 0.72) | Dirham 0.64 | + 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b341 (Dirham 182) | Dirham 297 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b17 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 20 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bolivia is 52% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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