- Cost of Living
- Bolivia
- United Arab Emirates
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bolivia compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 53% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b26 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 53 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $b41 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 26 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b17 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 19 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b6 (Dirham 3.41) | Dirham 7 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b11 (Dirham 5.70) | Dirham 13 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b7 (Dirham 3.50) | Dirham 7 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b21 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 26 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b11 (Dirham 5.74) | Dirham 9 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b6 (Dirham 3.42) | Dirham 5.16 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b12 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 13 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b53 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 93 | - 70% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $b10 (Dirham 5.18) | Dirham 7 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b4.00 (Dirham 2.14) | Dirham 4.39 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 67% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $b4,122 (Dirham 2,207) | Dirham 8,178 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $b2,648 (Dirham 1,418) | Dirham 6,300 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b422 (Dirham 226) | Dirham 742 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $b2,934 (Dirham 1,571) | Dirham 6,421 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $b1,677 (Dirham 898) | Dirham 4,292 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $b323 (Dirham 173) | Dirham 490 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $b310 (Dirham 166) | Dirham 307 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $b2,782 (Dirham 1,490) | Dirham 1,532 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,005 (Dirham 538) | Dirham 392 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b41 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 39 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b47 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 40 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 13% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $b329 (Dirham 176) | Dirham 283 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $b401 (Dirham 215) | Dirham 216 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b612 (Dirham 328) | Dirham 387 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b546 (Dirham 292) | Dirham 479 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 47% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b143,814 (Dirham 76,991) | Dirham 78,429 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.75 (Dirham 2.01) | Dirham 2.12 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b145 (Dirham 78) | Dirham 260 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 49% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b26 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 22 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b47 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 74 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $b176 (Dirham 94) | Dirham 273 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $b38 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 26 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b21 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 16 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b28 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 19 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b12 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 9 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b11 (Dirham 5.86) | Dirham 13 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b39 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 60 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 55% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b111 (Dirham 59) | Dirham 194 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b83 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 77 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b145 (Dirham 78) | Dirham 296 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b193 (Dirham 103) | Dirham 380 | - 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b38 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 65 | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b18 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 21 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b20 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 43 | - 75% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $b3,962 (Dirham 2,121) | Dirham 2,077 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.35 (Dirham 0.72) | Dirham 0.75 | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b317 (Dirham 170) | Dirham 443 | - 62% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $b17 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 20 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.535
AED
/
BOB
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,107 prices entered by 1,167 different people.
Cost of living in Bolivia is 55% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Armenia is 63% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
- Cost of living in Albania is 56% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 39% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
- Cost of living in Angola is about the same as in United Arab Emirates
- Cost of living in Argentina is 55% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 38% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 24% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in United Arab Emirates