- Cost of Living
- Bolivia
- Canada
- Cochabamba
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cochabamba, Bolivia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b19 (C$3.58) | C$14 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $b32 (C$5.85) | C$8 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b17 (C$3.11) | C$6 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b5.53 (C$1.02) | C$2.38 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b10 (C$1.79) | C$4.08 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b6 (C$1.15) | C$2.62 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b20 (C$3.63) | C$10 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b14 (C$2.48) | C$3.73 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b8 (C$1.47) | C$2.90 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b10 (C$1.79) | C$2.89 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b40 (C$7) | C$16 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $b10 (C$1.78) | C$2.31 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.41 (C$0.63) | C$1.76 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $b3,182 (C$584) | C$1,186 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $b2,397 (C$440) | C$982 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b987 (C$181) | C$117 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $b2,397 (C$440) | C$919 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $b1,511 (C$278) | C$695 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $b565 (C$104) | C$64 | + 61% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $b392 (C$72) | C$39 | + 84% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $b3,696 (C$679) | C$392 | + 73% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,391 (C$255) | C$111 | + 131% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b28 (C$5.12) | C$10 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b23 (C$4.19) | C$26 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $b393 (C$72) | C$61 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $b253 (C$46) | C$41 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b505 (C$93) | C$95 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b431 (C$79) | C$87 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b133,846 (C$24,583) | C$22,684 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.83 (C$0.70) | C$1.19 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b108 (C$20) | C$47 | - 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $b61 (C$11) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b44 (C$8) | C$8 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b47 (C$9) | C$20 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $b142 (C$26) | C$85 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $b21 (C$3.79) | C$7 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b18 (C$3.31) | C$3.90 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b24 (C$4.38) | C$3.90 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b12 (C$2.28) | C$3.21 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b13 (C$2.47) | C$2.46 | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b26 (C$4.86) | C$19 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 70% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b63 (C$11) | C$43 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b74 (C$14) | C$27 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b102 (C$19) | C$84 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b176 (C$32) | C$93 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b26 (C$4.72) | C$9 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b15 (C$2.71) | C$5.44 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b17 (C$3.06) | C$5.57 | - 45% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $b1,830 (C$336) | C$141 | + 138% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.44 (C$0.26) | C$2.00 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b240 (C$44) | C$34 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $b14 (C$2.50) | C$10 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 291 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,800
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,012
($b10,953)
in Cochabamba.
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