Cost of living in Bolivia compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 46% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Bolivia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b48 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 44 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b40 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 29 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b12 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 15 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b6 (Dirham 3.34) | Dirham 7 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b10 (Dirham 5.55) | Dirham 12 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b7 (Dirham 3.80) | Dirham 5.21 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b23 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 20 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b11 (Dirham 5.65) | Dirham 8 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b7 (Dirham 3.68) | Dirham 4.00 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (Dirham 5.84) | Dirham 13 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b44 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 53 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b10 (Dirham 5.49) | Dirham 8 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.00 (Dirham 1.60) | Dirham 4.39 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 75% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Bolivia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b3,894 (Dirham 2,076) | Dirham 8,944 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,304 (Dirham 1,228) | Dirham 6,493 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b265 (Dirham 141) | Dirham 632 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,843 (Dirham 1,516) | Dirham 5,565 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,646 (Dirham 877) | Dirham 3,322 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b179 (Dirham 96) | Dirham 456 | - 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b156 (Dirham 83) | Dirham 349 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b2,207 (Dirham 1,176) | Dirham 1,377 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b850 (Dirham 453) | Dirham 359 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b47 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 39 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b23 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 36 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 45% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Bolivia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b277 (Dirham 148) | Dirham 232 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b193 (Dirham 103) | Dirham 214 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b491 (Dirham 262) | Dirham 330 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b377 (Dirham 201) | Dirham 339 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 57% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Bolivia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b103,895 (Dirham 55,387) | Dirham 90,989 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b4.14 (Dirham 2.21) | Dirham 2.77 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b176 (Dirham 94) | Dirham 304 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 48% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Bolivia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b31 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 28 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b45 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 48 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b200 (Dirham 107) | Dirham 290 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b39 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 16 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b26 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 24 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b30 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 23 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b11 (Dirham 5.63) | Dirham 15 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b15 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 14 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b70 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 56 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 47% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Bolivia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b80 (Dirham 42) | Dirham 189 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b82 (Dirham 44) | Dirham 92 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b129 (Dirham 69) | Dirham 660 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b159 (Dirham 85) | Dirham 263 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b34 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 81 | - 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b23 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 20 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b18 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 45 | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b4,060 (Dirham 2,165) | Dirham 1,999 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.49 (Dirham 0.79) | Dirham 0.47 | + 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b358 (Dirham 191) | Dirham 295 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b16 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 18 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,300 prices entered by 350 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2022.
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Cost of living in Bolivia is 59% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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