Cost of living in Germany compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 84% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 84% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Germany | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 ($b102) | $b53 | + 93% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 ($b59) | $b42 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.83 ($b33) | $b13 | + 143% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.14 ($b8) | $b6 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.24 ($b22) | $b11 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.71 ($b18) | $b6 | + 198% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.52 ($b37) | $b22 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.54 ($b17) | $b11 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.79 ($b12) | $b7 | + 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.93 ($b6) | $b10 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($b47) | $b45 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.85 ($b13) | $b10 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.69 ($b11) | $b2.73 | + 320% | |
| Housing | + 170% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 170% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Germany | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,679 ($b11,378) | $b3,530 | + 222% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,378 ($b9,337) | $b2,337 | + 299% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €182 ($b1,231) | $b258 | + 378% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,106 ($b7,497) | $b2,494 | + 201% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €885 ($b6,001) | $b1,665 | + 260% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €126 ($b855) | $b180 | + 376% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 ($b200) | $b149 | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €423 ($b2,866) | $b2,541 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €135 ($b915) | $b889 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 ($b57) | $b47 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 ($b117) | $b35 | + 231% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 34% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Germany | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €91 ($b616) | $b307 | + 101% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 ($b245) | $b250 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 ($b647) | $b516 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €128 ($b867) | $b447 | + 94% | |
| Transportation | + 147% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 147% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Germany | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,228 ($b177,773) | $b94,397 | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.90 ($b13) | $b3.82 | + 237% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €76 ($b518) | $b178 | + 191% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 10% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Germany | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 ($b69) | $b33 | + 111% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 ($b51) | $b59 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €38 ($b258) | $b209 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.38 ($b23) | $b37 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.78 ($b19) | $b24 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.97 ($b20) | $b30 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.75 ($b12) | $b9 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.63 ($b11) | $b14 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 ($b143) | $b78 | + 83% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 44% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Germany | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 ($b254) | $b79 | + 221% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 ($b161) | $b88 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €154 ($b1,047) | $b140 | + 649% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 ($b395) | $b197 | + 100% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 ($b78) | $b40 | + 92% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.36 ($b23) | $b25 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.21 ($b29) | $b20 | + 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €515 ($b3,494) | $b2,757 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 ($b0.68) | $b1.23 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 ($b256) | $b321 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 ($b47) | $b18 | + 162% | |
| TOTAL | + 102% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2022.
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Cost of living in Germany is 102% more expensive than in Bolivia
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