by Agent 99
Food
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district $22
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) $11
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast $3.21
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk $2.14
12 eggs, large $3.00
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes $1.91
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese $3.48
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples $5.35
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes $2.29
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket $1.77
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality $11
2 liters of coca-cola $2.40
Bread for 2 people for 1 day $1.27
Housing
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area $810
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area $437
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas …) for 2 people in 85m2 flat $42
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area $518
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area $319
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas …) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio $42
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) $28
40” flat screen tv $256
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) $130
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $8
Hourly rate for cleaning help $10
Converted to Bolivian Dollar VEF :
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area $810 (Bs $2,868,328,832)