Cost of living in Dubai, United Arab Emirates vs Tarija, Bolivia
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Food | + 159% | |||
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Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 159% more expensive than in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 58 ($b109) | $b27 | + 300% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 28 ($b52) | $b29 | + 80% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 22 ($b41) | $b12 | + 251% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 8 ($b15) | $b5.34 | + 182% | |
12 eggs, large | Dirham 16 ($b30) | $b10 | + 197% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 ($b13) | $b5.49 | + 145% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 29 ($b54) | $b15 | + 251% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 10 ($b18) | $b9 | + 99% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.21 ($b10) | $b4.39 | + 123% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 12 ($b22) | $b13 | + 61% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 109 ($b205) | $b38 | + 438% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 ($b14) | $b11 | + 32% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.63 ($b9) | $b4.55 | + 91% | |
Housing | + 263% | |||
Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 263% more expensive than in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,317 ($b13,731) | $b2,703 | + 408% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 4,663 ($b8,751) | $b1,690 | + 418% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 685 ($b1,285) | $b206 | + 524% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,137 ($b9,640) | $b1,841 | + 424% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,194 ($b5,993) | $b1,245 | + 381% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 358 ($b672) | $b159 | + 324% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 261 ($b490) | $b195 | + 151% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dirham 979 ($b1,838) | $b2,914 | - 37% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 394 ($b740) | $b1,888 | - 61% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 ($b69) | $b50 | + 39% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 32 ($b59) | $b13 | + 362% | |
Clothes | + 39% | |||
Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 39% more expensive than in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 212 ($b397) | $b325 | + 22% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 205 ($b384) | $b273 | + 41% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 328 ($b616) | $b515 | + 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 397 ($b745) | $b377 | + 98% | |
Transportation | + 160% | |||
Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 160% more expensive than in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 91,289 ($b171,310) | $b100,489 | + 70% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.08 ($b3.90) | $b3.73 | + 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 262 ($b492) | $b137 | + 259% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 60 ($b112) | $b18 | + 505% | |
Personal Care | + 96% | |||
Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 96% more expensive than in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 21 ($b40) | $b45 | - 11% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 51 ($b96) | $b12 | + 699% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 266 ($b500) | $b121 | + 312% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 23 ($b43) | $b34 | + 28% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 18 ($b33) | $b26 | + 27% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 21 ($b39) | $b33 | + 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 ($b22) | $b11 | + 104% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 ($b24) | $b15 | + 65% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 81 ($b152) | $b29 | + 424% | |
Entertainment | + 155% | |||
Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 155% more expensive than in Tarija (Bolivia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 187 ($b351) | $b61 | + 472% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 82 ($b155) | $b68 | + 126% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 444 ($b834) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 380 ($b713) | $b142 | + 402% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 73 ($b137) | $b29 | + 375% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 24 ($b44) | $b15 | + 191% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 55 ($b103) | $b24 | + 325% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,778 ($b3,337) | $b2,243 | + 49% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.71 ($b1.33) | $b1.18 | + 13% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 358 ($b673) | $b310 | + 117% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 ($b34) | $b17 | + 102% | |
TOTAL | + 168% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 168% more expensive than in Tarija (Bolivia)
For example, you would need at least $b23,070 (Dirham 12,294) in Dubai to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $b8,600 in Tarija.
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