- Cost of Living
- Bolivia
- Philippines
- Cochabamba
- Manila
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Cochabamba (Bolivia) and Manila (Philippines)
| Food | 28% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 28% cheaper than in Manila (Philippines) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | $b36 (Php214) | Php293 | 27% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $b34 (Php205) | Php143 | 43% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | $b14.25 (Php85) | Php91 | 6% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b5.43 (Php32) | Php71 | 55% |
| 12 eggs, large | $b6 (Php36) | Php67 | 46% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b2 (Php11.93) | Php54 | 78% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b14 (Php84) | Php74 | 13% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b20 (Php119) | Php128 | 7% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | $b8 (Php48) | Php104 | 54% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | $b8.67 (Php52) | Php42 | 23% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b45 (Php269) | Php488 | 45% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $b8.06 (Php48) | Php56 | 14% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b2.43 (Php14.49) | Php48 | 70% |
| Housing | 6% | ||
| Housing in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 6% cheaper than in Manila (Philippines) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | $b2,307 (Php13,766) | Php47,941 | 71% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b824 (Php4,918) | Php6,393 | 23% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | $b1,650 (Php9,845) | Php2,489 | 295% |
| 40” flat screen TV | $b5,017 (Php29,933) | Php39,300 | 24% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | $b1,200 (Php7,160) | Php5,800 | 23% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b20 (Php119) | Php110 | 9% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b35 (Php209) | Php109 | 92% |
| Clothes | 39% | ||
| Clothes in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 39% cheaper than in Manila (Philippines) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | $b277 (Php1,651) | Php2,418 | 32% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | $b180 (Php1,074) | Php1,800 | 40% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | $b427 (Php2,546) | Php4,000 | 36% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | $b308 (Php1,840) | Php3,313 | 44% |
| Transportation | 26% | ||
| Transportation in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 26% cheaper than in Manila (Philippines) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b126,000 (Php751,806) | Php1,164,290 | 35% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.78 (Php23) | Php49 | 54% |
| monthly ticket public transport | $b126 (Php752) | Php643 | 17% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | $b66 (Php396) | Php140 | 183% |
| Personal Care | 8% | ||
| Personal Care in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 8% more expensive than in Manila (Philippines) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | $b40 (Php239) | Php132 | 81% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $b20 (Php119) | Php143 | 17% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b12 (Php72) | Php81 | 12% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b30 (Php179) | Php116 | 54% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b7 (Php42) | Php77 | 46% |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b14 (Php84) | Php83 | 1% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b25 (Php149) | Php247 | 40% |
| Entertainment | 20% | ||
| Entertainment in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 20% cheaper than in Manila (Philippines) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b63 (Php373) | Php792 | 53% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b51 (Php305) | Php376 | 19% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b80 (Php477) | Php2,891 | 83% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | $b175 (Php1,044) | Php2,050 | 49% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b24 (Php142) | Php198 | 29% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | $b15 (Php90) | Php123 | 27% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | $b12.67 (Php76) | Php61 | 25% |
| iPod nano 16GB | $b1,600 (Php9,547) | Php7,854 | 22% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.57 (Php9.35) | Php6.70 | 40% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | $b256 (Php1,527) | Php2,364 | 35% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | $b13.50 (Php81) | Php47 | 70% |
| TOTAL | 18% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,694 prices entered by 273 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2013.
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Cost of living in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 18% cheaper than in Manila (Philippines)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Php93,750
in Manila
you would need to make just about Php77,269
($b12,950)
in Cochabamba.