Cost of living in Germany compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 80% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Germany | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 ($b98) | $b49 | + 99% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($b67) | $b41 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.59 ($b29) | $b12 | + 141% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 ($b8) | $b6 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.97 ($b24) | $b13 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.64 ($b22) | $b6 | + 260% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.14 ($b42) | $b23 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.40 ($b20) | $b12 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.52 ($b12) | $b7 | + 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.90 ($b7) | $b12 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($b56) | $b51 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.75 ($b14) | $b11 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.28 ($b10) | $b3.78 | + 176% | |
| Housing | + 171% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 171% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Germany | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,448 ($b11,872) | $b3,797 | + 213% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,232 ($b10,098) | $b2,433 | + 315% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €166 ($b1,358) | $b273 | + 397% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €911 ($b7,472) | $b2,636 | + 183% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €701 ($b5,744) | $b1,594 | + 260% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €119 ($b976) | $b216 | + 353% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 ($b220) | $b191 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €369 ($b3,026) | $b2,513 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 ($b823) | $b1,103 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.79 ($b47) | $b41 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 ($b120) | $b23 | + 430% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 36% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Germany | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €74 ($b608) | $b352 | + 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 ($b289) | $b260 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 ($b703) | $b542 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 ($b940) | $b437 | + 115% | |
| Transportation | + 151% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 151% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Germany | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,531 ($b184,732) | $b107,453 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 ($b11) | $b3.81 | + 188% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €71 ($b583) | $b179 | + 225% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 32% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Germany | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 ($b50) | $b43 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 ($b73) | $b25 | + 194% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 ($b411) | $b208 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.85 ($b23) | $b32 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.05 ($b17) | $b21 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.23 ($b18) | $b27 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.33 ($b11) | $b11 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.55 ($b13) | $b12 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 ($b162) | $b51 | + 219% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 53% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Germany | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 ($b297) | $b65 | + 354% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 ($b177) | $b83 | + 114% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €119 ($b979) | $b200 | + 389% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 ($b438) | $b198 | + 122% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 ($b69) | $b38 | + 82% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.34 ($b27) | $b24 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.65 ($b30) | $b18 | + 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €478 ($b3,919) | $b3,752 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 ($b0.98) | $b1.47 | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 ($b286) | $b346 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 ($b57) | $b17 | + 239% | |
| TOTAL | + 109% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2021.
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Cost of living in Germany is 109% more expensive than in Bolivia
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