Cost of living in Cochabamba, Bolivia vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b36 (C$7) | C$20 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b37 (C$7) | C$10 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b10 (C$1.92) | C$5.78 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b6 (C$1.15) | C$1.98 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b10 (C$1.90) | C$4.18 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b7 (C$1.31) | C$3.04 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b18 (C$3.27) | C$10 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b13 (C$2.37) | C$4.24 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b8 (C$1.45) | C$3.76 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b12 (C$2.13) | C$3.41 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b41 (C$7) | C$19 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b11 (C$1.94) | C$2.48 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b4.05 (C$0.75) | C$1.93 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b8,517 (C$1,570) | C$2,136 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,062 (C$380) | C$1,241 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b278 (C$51) | C$133 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b5,888 (C$1,085) | C$1,120 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,447 (C$267) | C$806 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b196 (C$36) | C$66 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b178 (C$33) | C$54 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b2,232 (C$411) | C$311 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b960 (C$177) | C$97 | + 83% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b45 (C$8) | C$10 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b37 (C$7) | C$25 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 51% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b414 (C$76) | C$60 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b416 (C$77) | C$39 | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b484 (C$89) | C$98 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b439 (C$81) | C$117 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b106,999 (C$19,718) | C$22,935 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b4.94 (C$0.91) | C$1.39 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b184 (C$34) | C$67 | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $b52 (C$10) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b28 (C$5.10) | C$8 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b46 (C$8) | C$22 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b180 (C$33) | C$77 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b30 (C$5.58) | C$6 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b24 (C$4.35) | C$3.85 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b24 (C$4.39) | C$4.28 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b12 (C$2.28) | C$3.11 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b11 (C$1.99) | C$2.46 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b44 (C$8) | C$20 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b68 (C$13) | C$52 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b79 (C$14) | C$26 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b161 (C$30) | C$117 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b145 (C$27) | C$96 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b34 (C$6) | C$9 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b21 (C$3.92) | C$5.42 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b17 (C$3.08) | C$7 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b3,359 (C$619) | C$647 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.47 (C$0.27) | C$0.83 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b300 (C$55) | C$35 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b13 (C$2.42) | C$11 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
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These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,100 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,634 ($b19,719) in Cochabamba.
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