Cost of living in La Paz (Bolivia) is 55% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | - 45% | |||
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| Food in La Paz (Bolivia) is 45% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| La Paz | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b53 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 48 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b44 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 36 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b16 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 19 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b6 (Dirham 3.31) | Dirham 5.29 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b10 (Dirham 5.57) | Dirham 13 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b5.31 (Dirham 2.84) | Dirham 7 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b28 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 30 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b10 (Dirham 5.34) | Dirham 11 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b9 (Dirham 4.60) | Dirham 4.58 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b10 (Dirham 5.59) | Dirham 11 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b52 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 52 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b10 (Dirham 5.55) | Dirham 9 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b2.89 (Dirham 1.55) | Dirham 4.32 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in La Paz (Bolivia) is 75% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| La Paz | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b3,584 (Dirham 1,914) | Dirham 11,443 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,493 (Dirham 1,331) | Dirham 7,963 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b284 (Dirham 152) | Dirham 989 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,288 (Dirham 1,222) | Dirham 5,997 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,763 (Dirham 942) | Dirham 3,669 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b172 (Dirham 92) | Dirham 558 | - 84% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b147 (Dirham 78) | Dirham 184 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b2,587 (Dirham 1,382) | Dirham 1,419 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,077 (Dirham 575) | Dirham 338 | + 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b54 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 50 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b28 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 51 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in La Paz (Bolivia) is 45% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| La Paz | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b347 (Dirham 185) | Dirham 243 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b262 (Dirham 140) | Dirham 277 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b546 (Dirham 292) | Dirham 460 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b392 (Dirham 209) | Dirham 465 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in La Paz (Bolivia) is 10% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| La Paz | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b97,290 (Dirham 51,966) | Dirham 104,094 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.85 (Dirham 2.05) | Dirham 3.29 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b217 (Dirham 116) | Dirham 82 | + 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $b77 (Dirham 41) | Dirham 39 | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in La Paz (Bolivia) is 50% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| La Paz | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b35 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 14 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b62 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 56 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b221 (Dirham 118) | Dirham 382 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b38 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 26 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b26 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 20 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b26 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 27 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b10 (Dirham 5.23) | Dirham 20 | - 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b16 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 20 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b80 (Dirham 43) | Dirham 63 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in La Paz (Bolivia) is 61% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| La Paz | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b87 (Dirham 46) | Dirham 188 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b86 (Dirham 46) | Dirham 121 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b149 (Dirham 80) | Dirham 783 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b163 (Dirham 87) | Dirham 470 | - 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b40 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 64 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b26 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 23 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b19 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 38 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b2,805 (Dirham 1,498) | Dirham 2,128 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.33 (Dirham 0.71) | Dirham 1.28 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b345 (Dirham 184) | Dirham 317 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b16 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 21 | - 60% | |
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TOTAL | - 55% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 939 prices entered by 78 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2023.
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