- Cost of Living
- Bolivia
- Canada
- Cochabamba
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cochabamba, Bolivia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b21 (C$3.91) | C$15 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $b35 (C$7) | C$9 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b18 (C$3.37) | C$5.69 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b5.95 (C$1.11) | C$2.17 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b9 (C$1.73) | C$4.84 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b7 (C$1.29) | C$2.90 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b19 (C$3.49) | C$10 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b13 (C$2.46) | C$4.00 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b8 (C$1.52) | C$3.31 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (C$1.95) | C$3.07 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b40 (C$7) | C$16 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $b10 (C$1.82) | C$2.51 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b4.53 (C$0.84) | C$2.07 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $b3,159 (C$587) | C$1,576 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $b2,197 (C$408) | C$1,122 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b360 (C$67) | C$109 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $b2,334 (C$434) | C$1,019 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $b1,467 (C$273) | C$774 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $b240 (C$45) | C$66 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $b354 (C$66) | C$40 | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $b3,372 (C$627) | C$377 | + 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,443 (C$268) | C$98 | + 172% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b34 (C$6) | C$9 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b21 (C$4.00) | C$23 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 48% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $b398 (C$74) | C$59 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $b388 (C$72) | C$40 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b470 (C$87) | C$93 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b425 (C$79) | C$92 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b133,639 (C$24,849) | C$22,749 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.83 (C$0.71) | C$1.26 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b107 (C$20) | C$65 | - 70% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $b62 (C$12) | C$31 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b40 (C$7) | C$8 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b44 (C$8) | C$20 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $b137 (C$25) | C$96 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $b25 (C$4.61) | C$6 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b19 (C$3.45) | C$3.72 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b25 (C$4.56) | C$2.83 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b12 (C$2.21) | C$3.09 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b14 (C$2.54) | C$2.46 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b28 (C$5.14) | C$19 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b68 (C$13) | C$46 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b75 (C$14) | C$26 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b100 (C$19) | C$101 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b179 (C$33) | C$87 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b25 (C$4.74) | C$9 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b14 (C$2.69) | C$5.53 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b17 (C$3.13) | C$5.67 | - 45% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $b4,896 (C$910) | C$549 | + 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.53 (C$0.28) | C$1.04 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b243 (C$45) | C$35 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $b15 (C$2.71) | C$10 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 430 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,900
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,703
($b14,536)
in Cochabamba.
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