Cost of living in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is 17% cheaper than in Rustaq (Oman)
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Food | + 33% | |||
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Food in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is 33% more expensive than in Rustaq (Oman) | ||||
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La Paz, Bolivia | Rustaq | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b62 (﷼ 3.447) | ﷼ 0.800 | + 331% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b48 (﷼ 2.682) | ﷼ 1.500 | + 79% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b18 (﷼ 1.021) | ﷼ 0.700 | + 46% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 (﷼ 0.405) | ﷼ 0.500 | - 19% | |
12 eggs, large | $b12 (﷼ 0.689) | ﷼ 0.500 | + 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b7 (﷼ 0.384) | ﷼ 0.300 | + 28% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b25 (﷼ 1.403) | ﷼ 0.400 | + 251% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b10 (﷼ 0.566) | ﷼ 0.400 | + 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b9 (﷼ 0.473) | ﷼ 0.400 | + 18% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (﷼ 0.586) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b61 (﷼ 3.388) | ﷼ 5.000 | - 32% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $b11 (﷼ 0.592) | ﷼ 0.900 | - 34% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.13 (﷼ 0.173) | - | - | |
Housing | - 35% | |||
Housing in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is 35% cheaper than in Rustaq (Oman) | ||||
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La Paz, Bolivia | Rustaq | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b2,900 (﷼ 161) | ﷼ 150 | + 7% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,248 (﷼ 125) | ﷼ 90 | + 39% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b242 (﷼ 13) | ﷼ 40 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b1,924 (﷼ 107) | ﷼ 90 | + 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,670 (﷼ 93) | ﷼ 70 | + 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b177 (﷼ 10) | ﷼ 40 | - 75% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b181 (﷼ 10) | ﷼ 30 | - 67% | |
40” flat screen tv | $b2,511 (﷼ 139) | ﷼ 200 | - 30% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b956 (﷼ 53) | ﷼ 15 | + 254% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b68 (﷼ 3.757) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b22 (﷼ 1.205) | ﷼ 2.500 | - 52% | |
Clothes | - 61% | |||
Clothes in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is 61% cheaper than in Rustaq (Oman) | ||||
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La Paz, Bolivia | Rustaq | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b282 (﷼ 16) | ﷼ 15 | + 4% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b231 (﷼ 13) | ﷼ 45 | - 71% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b593 (﷼ 33) | ﷼ 45 | - 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b504 (﷼ 28) | ﷼ 80 | - 65% | |
Transportation | - 8% | |||
Transportation in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is 8% cheaper than in Rustaq (Oman) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b109,978 (﷼ 6,105) | ﷼ 8,000 | - 24% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.80 (﷼ 0.211) | ﷼ 0.230 | - 8% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $b195 (﷼ 11) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $b77 (﷼ 4.246) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 17% | |||
Personal Care in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is 17% cheaper than in Rustaq (Oman) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b27 (﷼ 1.483) | ﷼ 5.000 | - 70% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b76 (﷼ 4.217) | ﷼ 5.000 | - 16% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b223 (﷼ 12) | ﷼ 15 | - 18% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b47 (﷼ 2.592) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b27 (﷼ 1.481) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b29 (﷼ 1.610) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $b12 (﷼ 0.643) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $b13 (﷼ 0.727) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b79 (﷼ 4.358) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in La Paz, Bolivia (Bolivia) is about the same as in Rustaq (Oman) | ||||
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La Paz, Bolivia | Rustaq | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b117 (﷼ 6) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | $b83 (﷼ 4.624) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b177 (﷼ 10) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b162 (﷼ 9) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b45 (﷼ 2.490) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b25 (﷼ 1.363) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b20 (﷼ 1.104) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b3,475 (﷼ 193) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.52 (﷼ 0.084) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $b349 (﷼ 19) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b15 (﷼ 0.809) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 17% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 303 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 11, 2024.
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