Cost of living in Bolivia compared to United Arab Emirates
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Food | - 44% | |||
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Food in Bolivia is 44% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Bolivia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b57 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 52 | - 42% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b49 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 34 | - 24% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b15 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 18 | - 56% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 (Dirham 3.50) | Dirham 7 | - 47% | |
12 eggs, large | $b13 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 14 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b6 (Dirham 3.45) | Dirham 5.02 | - 31% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b20 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 31 | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b12 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 8 | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b8 (Dirham 4.42) | Dirham 3.98 | + 11% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b12 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 11 | - 42% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b52 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 80 | - 65% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $b10 (Dirham 5.44) | Dirham 8 | - 32% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b4.48 (Dirham 2.38) | Dirham 4.99 | - 52% | |
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 | $b3,186 (Dirham 1,693) | Dirham 9,431 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,200 (Dirham 1,169) | Dirham 5,945 | - 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b347 (Dirham 184) | Dirham 797 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,412 (Dirham 1,282) | Dirham 6,217 | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,543 (Dirham 820) | Dirham 4,162 | - 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b281 (Dirham 150) | Dirham 568 | - 74% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b133 (Dirham 71) | Dirham 283 | - 75% | |
40” flat screen tv | $b2,533 (Dirham 1,346) | Dirham 837 | + 61% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,210 (Dirham 643) | Dirham 338 | + 90% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b45 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 47 | - 49% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b35 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 35 | - 47% | |
Clothes | - 19% | |||
Clothes in Bolivia is 19% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Bolivia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b441 (Dirham 234) | Dirham 238 | - 1% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b280 (Dirham 149) | Dirham 208 | - 28% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b610 (Dirham 324) | Dirham 350 | - 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b529 (Dirham 281) | Dirham 366 | - 23% | |
Transportation | - 50% | |||
Transportation in Bolivia is 50% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Bolivia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b114,602 (Dirham 60,908) | Dirham 117,172 | - 48% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.88 (Dirham 2.06) | Dirham 2.92 | - 29% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $b177 (Dirham 94) | Dirham 227 | - 59% | |
Personal Care | - 29% | |||
Personal Care in Bolivia is 29% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Bolivia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b58 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 13 | + 128% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b57 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 30 | + 0% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b206 (Dirham 109) | Dirham 285 | - 62% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b39 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 27 | - 23% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b25 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 17 | - 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b28 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 22 | - 30% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $b10 (Dirham 5.16) | Dirham 13 | - 59% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $b12 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 13 | - 50% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b79 (Dirham 42) | Dirham 38 | + 10% | |
Entertainment | - 50% | |||
Entertainment in Bolivia is 50% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Bolivia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b96 (Dirham 51) | Dirham 194 | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $b88 (Dirham 47) | Dirham 92 | - 49% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b190 (Dirham 101) | Dirham 396 | - 74% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b208 (Dirham 110) | Dirham 378 | - 71% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b36 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 76 | - 75% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b24 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 22 | - 41% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b21 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 36 | - 70% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b4,200 (Dirham 2,232) | Dirham 1,944 | + 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.06 (Dirham 0.56) | Dirham 0.78 | - 28% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $b363 (Dirham 193) | Dirham 274 | - 30% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b20 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 18 | - 39% | |
TOTAL | - 56% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Bolivia is 56% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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