Cost of living comparison
If you lived in Bolivia instead of Democratic Republic of the Congo, you would:
pay (unknown) more for restaurants
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Bolivia
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | ?? |
$3.05
BOB21.07
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
?? |
$6.91
BOB47.72
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$0.94
BOB6.49
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$0.74
BOB5.08
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pay (unknown) more for groceries
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Bolivia
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|---|---|---|---|
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Bread
1 loaf
|
?? |
$1.27
BOB8.74
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| Local cheese (8 oz) | ?? |
$2.34
BOB16.18
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| Milk (1 gallon) | ?? |
$3.62
BOB25.02
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Eggs
1 dozen
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?? |
$1.94
BOB13.38
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.55
BOB10.68
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| Apples (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.95
BOB6.58
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| Bananas (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.45
BOB3.08
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| Oranges (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.54
BOB3.72
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.63
BOB4.35
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| Potatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.62
BOB4.29
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| Onions (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.49
BOB3.38
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pay (unknown) more for transportation
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Bolivia
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | ?? |
$2.00
BOB13.84
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| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$25.96
BOB179.33
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$16,221.21
BOB112,059.35
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$13.22
BOB91.36
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pay (unknown) more for housing
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Bolivia
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
?? |
$45.11
BOB311.64
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | ?? |
$339.61
BOB2,346.06
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | ?? |
$201.58
BOB1,392.56
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? |
$29.25
BOB202.06
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pay (unknown) more for childcare
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Bolivia
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$177.46
BOB1,225.96
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$3,275.34
BOB22,626.73
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pay (unknown) more for entertainment and sports
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Bolivia
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | ?? |
$1.78
BOB12.27
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area | ?? |
$2.57
BOB17.78
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? |
$2.60
BOB17.97
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| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$34.68
BOB239.57
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$6.37
BOB44.01
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pay (unknown) more for clothing
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Bolivia
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
?? |
$41.88
BOB289.32
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
$48.40
BOB334.38
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
?? |
$61.94
BOB427.91
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| Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? |
$54.65
BOB377.51
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