- Cost of Living
- Bolivia
- Argentina
- Cochabamba
- Buenos Aires
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Cochabamba (Bolivia) and Buenos Aires (Argentina)
| Food | 16% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 16% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | $b36 (ARS $42) | ARS $51 | 17% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $b34 (ARS $40) | ARS $41 | 3% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | $b14.25 (ARS $16.73) | ARS $21 | 19% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b5.43 (ARS $6.37) | ARS $5.93 | 7% |
| 12 eggs, large | $b6 (ARS $7.04) | ARS $11.85 | 41% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b2 (ARS $2.35) | ARS $10.38 | 77% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b14 (ARS $16.44) | ARS $29 | 43% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b20 (ARS $23) | ARS $10.53 | 123% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | $b8 (ARS $9.39) | ARS $10.28 | 9% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | $b8.67 (ARS $10.18) | ARS $7.01 | 45% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b45 (ARS $53) | ARS $38 | 40% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $b8.06 (ARS $9.47) | ARS $12.13 | 22% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b2.43 (ARS $2.85) | ARS $6.91 | 59% |
| Housing | 90% | ||
| Housing in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 90% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | $b2,307 (ARS $2,709) | ARS $4,738 | 43% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b824 (ARS $968) | ARS $488 | 99% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | $b1,650 (ARS $1,937) | ARS $173 | 1019% |
| 40” flat screen TV | $b5,017 (ARS $5,890) | ARS $5,619 | 5% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | $b1,200 (ARS $1,409) | ARS $974 | 45% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b20 (ARS $23) | ARS $38 | 39% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b35 (ARS $41) | ARS $25 | 62% |
| Clothes | 35% | ||
| Clothes in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 35% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | $b277 (ARS $325) | ARS $532 | 39% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | $b180 (ARS $211) | ARS $355 | 40% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | $b427 (ARS $501) | ARS $552 | 9% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | $b308 (ARS $362) | ARS $496 | 27% |
| Transportation | 16% | ||
| Transportation in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 16% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b126,000 (ARS $147,931) | ARS $129,846 | 14% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.78 (ARS $4.44) | ARS $6.49 | 32% |
| monthly ticket public transport | $b126 (ARS $148) | ARS $97 | 53% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | $b66 (ARS $78) | ARS $39 | 98% |
| Personal Care | 0% | ||
| Personal Care in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 0% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | $b40 (ARS $47) | ARS $35 | 34% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $b20 (ARS $23) | ARS $30 | 22% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b12 (ARS $14.09) | ARS $13.82 | 2% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b30 (ARS $35) | ARS $24 | 49% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b7 (ARS $8.22) | ARS $16.92 | 51% |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b14 (ARS $16.44) | ARS $12.55 | 31% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b25 (ARS $29) | ARS $55 | 47% |
| Entertainment | 10% | ||
| Entertainment in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 10% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b63 (ARS $73) | ARS $154 | 52% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b51 (ARS $60) | ARS $74 | 19% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b80 (ARS $94) | ARS $435 | 78% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | $b175 (ARS $205) | ARS $308 | 33% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b24 (ARS $28) | ARS $38 | 27% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | $b15 (ARS $17.61) | ARS $17.71 | 1% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | $b12.67 (ARS $14.87) | ARS $24 | 39% |
| iPod nano 16GB | $b1,600 (ARS $1,878) | ARS $1,147 | 64% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.57 (ARS $1.84) | ARS $2.01 | 8% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | $b256 (ARS $301) | ARS $259 | 16% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | $b13.50 (ARS $15.85) | ARS $9.44 | 68% |
| TOTAL | 19% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,405 prices entered by 1,203 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2013.
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Cost of living in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 19% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $22,403
($b19,082)
in Cochabamba
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
ARS $18,750
in Buenos Aires.