Cost of living
Potosi compared to La Paz (Bolivia)
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Overview comparison
PotosiLa Paz (Bolivia)
Consumer prices in La Paz (Bolivia) are roughly 17% higher than in Potosi.
Cost of living
| Item | Potosi | La Paz (Bolivia) |
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| Total with rent one person | 582 | 578 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,209 | 1,834 |
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| Without rent one person | 322 | 398 |
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| Without rent one family | 815 | 1,395 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 200.11 | 305.51 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 220.85 | 467.74 |
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| Food person | 244 | 233 |
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| Food family | 654 | 547 |
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| Transport person | 33.58 | 133.68 |
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| Transport family | 75.02 | 340.81 |
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| Life expectancy | 75.1 years | 75.78 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Potosi | La Paz (Bolivia) |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.2 | 3.09 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 8.52 | 20.43 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.36 | 8.48 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.88 | 2.31 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.47 | 3.49 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.76 | 1 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Potosi | La Paz (Bolivia) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 154.62 | 288.21 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 114.4 | 156.12 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 303.17 | 474.1 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 145.12 | 333 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 23.8 | 25.73 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 35.34 | 42.62 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 29.41 | 32.36 |
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Transportation
| Item | Potosi | La Paz (Bolivia) |
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| Local transport ticket | 7 | 8.86 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 893 | 1,018 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 759 | 984 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.25 | 0.34 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 11.54% | 22.45% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 11.3 | 13.16 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.58 | 0.51 |
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Groceries
| Item | Potosi | La Paz (Bolivia) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.89 | 1.1 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.52 | 0.76 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.84 | 1.38 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.53 | 5.96 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.06 | 3.29 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.06 | 5.91 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.91 | 1.15 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.7 | 0.53 |
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Other
| Item | Potosi | La Paz (Bolivia) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 25.09 | 41.6 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.71 | 7.18 |
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| Doctors visit | 26.07 | 37.1 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.92 | 7.8 |
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| Brand Jeans | 46.45 | 42.3 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 66.7 | 83.7 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 196.76 | 128.79 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,795 | 3,434 |
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