Cost of living in Germany compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 75% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 ($b93) | $b42 | + 118% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($b60) | $b41 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.76 ($b29) | $b13 | + 133% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 ($b8) | $b6 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.91 ($b23) | $b11 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.42 ($b19) | $b6 | + 201% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.66 ($b44) | $b20 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 ($b20) | $b15 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.64 ($b13) | $b7 | + 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.01 ($b8) | $b11 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($b52) | $b58 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.77 ($b14) | $b10 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.26 ($b10) | $b3.73 | + 164% | |
| Housing | + 90% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 90% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,480 ($b11,542) | $b6,103 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,146 ($b8,940) | $b4,127 | + 117% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €176 ($b1,375) | $b323 | + 325% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,007 ($b7,855) | $b4,716 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €724 ($b5,647) | $b2,054 | + 175% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €130 ($b1,017) | $b274 | + 272% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 ($b191) | $b224 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €394 ($b3,076) | $b2,754 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €89 ($b694) | $b1,027 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.12 ($b40) | $b46 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 ($b109) | $b18 | + 502% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is about the same as in Bolivia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 ($b662) | $b447 | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 ($b291) | $b404 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 ($b677) | $b542 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 ($b935) | $b503 | + 86% | |
| Transportation | + 182% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 182% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,166 ($b180,654) | $b102,622 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.39 ($b11) | $b3.79 | + 187% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €79 ($b613) | $b150 | + 308% | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 45% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 ($b57) | $b25 | + 126% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 ($b98) | $b48 | + 105% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €60 ($b471) | $b186 | + 153% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.81 ($b30) | $b32 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.21 ($b17) | $b23 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.73 ($b21) | $b24 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.39 ($b11) | $b11 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.79 ($b14) | $b14 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 ($b157) | $b46 | + 241% | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 54% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 ($b273) | $b75 | + 264% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 ($b165) | $b86 | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €101 ($b786) | $b174 | + 351% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 ($b485) | $b208 | + 132% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 ($b72) | $b37 | + 97% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.48 ($b27) | $b24 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.79 ($b30) | $b18 | + 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €498 ($b3,882) | $b3,297 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 ($b0.83) | $b1.19 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 ($b367) | $b360 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 ($b54) | $b16 | + 249% | |
| TOTAL | + 89% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 13, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Germany is 89% more expensive than in Bolivia
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