Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 65% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| United Kingdom | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £13 ($b113) | $b64 | + 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £7 ($b55) | $b47 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.43 ($b29) | $b14 | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.11 ($b9) | $b6 | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.52 ($b30) | $b12 | + 146% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.91 ($b16) | $b7 | + 141% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.23 ($b36) | $b20 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.00 ($b17) | $b11 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.93 ($b8) | $b9 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.71 ($b14) | $b11 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 ($b69) | $b53 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.24 ($b19) | $b11 | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.10 ($b9) | $b3.98 | + 133% | |
| Housing | + 241% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 241% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| United Kingdom | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,047 ($b17,287) | $b3,545 | + 388% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,348 ($b11,389) | $b2,494 | + 357% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £218 ($b1,844) | $b293 | + 530% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,150 ($b9,710) | $b2,484 | + 291% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £823 ($b6,954) | $b1,741 | + 300% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £133 ($b1,125) | $b208 | + 441% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £26 ($b217) | $b177 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £306 ($b2,587) | $b2,589 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £93 ($b785) | $b1,020 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 ($b53) | $b53 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £15 ($b125) | $b40 | + 213% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 7% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| United Kingdom | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £63 ($b532) | $b371 | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £32 ($b273) | $b303 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £68 ($b577) | $b578 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £70 ($b591) | $b448 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | + 245% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 245% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| United Kingdom | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £25,707 ($b217,124) | $b88,704 | + 145% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.52 ($b13) | $b3.80 | + 237% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £91 ($b769) | $b177 | + 335% | |
| Personal Care | + 70% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 70% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| United Kingdom | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.12 ($b35) | $b45 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £11 ($b90) | $b59 | + 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £112 ($b945) | $b186 | + 408% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.78 ($b32) | $b44 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.69 ($b14) | $b23 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.49 ($b29) | $b27 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.13 ($b18) | $b9 | + 91% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.81 ($b15) | $b12 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 ($b120) | $b50 | + 141% | |
| Entertainment | + 76% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 76% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| United Kingdom | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £37 ($b317) | $b62 | + 411% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 ($b163) | $b80 | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £153 ($b1,290) | $b181 | + 613% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £58 ($b494) | $b177 | + 178% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £10 ($b84) | $b37 | + 128% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.28 ($b28) | $b26 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.89 ($b41) | $b20 | + 103% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £417 ($b3,519) | $b2,827 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.10 ($b0.87) | $b1.39 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £34 ($b289) | $b333 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £13 ($b106) | $b16 | + 544% | |
| TOTAL | + 143% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 143% more expensive than in Bolivia
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