Cost of living in Bolivia compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bolivia is 44% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Bolivia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b53 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 52 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b37 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 33 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b14 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 19 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 (Dirham 3.65) | Dirham 6 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b13 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 14 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b8 (Dirham 4.20) | Dirham 5.64 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b20 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 26 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b14 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 9 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b8 (Dirham 4.00) | Dirham 4.45 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b10 (Dirham 5.30) | Dirham 10 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b52 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 59 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b12 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 8 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b4.22 (Dirham 2.24) | Dirham 4.45 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 76% | |||
| Housing in Bolivia is 76% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Bolivia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b3,340 (Dirham 1,773) | Dirham 8,614 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,373 (Dirham 1,260) | Dirham 6,147 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b349 (Dirham 185) | Dirham 778 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b2,104 (Dirham 1,117) | Dirham 7,138 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,561 (Dirham 828) | Dirham 4,735 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b292 (Dirham 155) | Dirham 575 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b146 (Dirham 78) | Dirham 254 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b2,618 (Dirham 1,389) | Dirham 785 | + 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,080 (Dirham 573) | Dirham 370 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b65 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 37 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b30 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 33 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Bolivia is 26% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Bolivia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b426 (Dirham 226) | Dirham 166 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b233 (Dirham 124) | Dirham 216 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b658 (Dirham 349) | Dirham 434 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b603 (Dirham 320) | Dirham 475 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Bolivia is 47% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Bolivia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b130,679 (Dirham 69,367) | Dirham 88,640 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.81 (Dirham 2.02) | Dirham 2.90 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b157 (Dirham 83) | Dirham 207 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Bolivia is 52% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Bolivia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b41 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 22 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b74 (Dirham 40) | Dirham 125 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b224 (Dirham 119) | Dirham 547 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b31 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 28 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b27 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 20 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b31 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 21 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b11 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 11 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b22 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 13 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b76 (Dirham 40) | Dirham 39 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Bolivia is 46% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Bolivia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b77 (Dirham 41) | Dirham 157 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b89 (Dirham 47) | Dirham 76 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b152 (Dirham 81) | Dirham 914 | - 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b165 (Dirham 88) | Dirham 315 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b48 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 78 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b26 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 27 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b20 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 41 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b4,257 (Dirham 2,260) | Dirham 1,688 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.40 (Dirham 0.74) | Dirham 0.70 | + 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b354 (Dirham 188) | Dirham 247 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b19 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 19 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,568 prices entered by 278 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2025.
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Cost of living in Bolivia is 56% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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