- Cost of Living
- Bolivia
- Canada
- Santa Cruz de la Sierra
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b31 (C$5.64) | C$15 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $b40 (C$7) | C$9 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b15 (C$2.75) | C$5.69 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 (C$1.29) | C$2.17 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b13 (C$2.39) | C$4.84 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b7 (C$1.31) | C$2.90 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b23 (C$4.15) | C$10 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b14 (C$2.62) | C$4.00 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b6 (C$1.11) | C$3.31 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b10 (C$1.84) | C$3.07 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b58 (C$11) | C$16 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $b10 (C$1.78) | C$2.51 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b5.00 (C$0.92) | C$2.07 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $b5,184 (C$954) | C$1,576 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $b3,328 (C$612) | C$1,122 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b417 (C$77) | C$109 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $b4,354 (C$801) | C$1,019 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $b2,778 (C$511) | C$774 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $b274 (C$50) | C$66 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $b351 (C$65) | C$40 | + 61% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $b4,426 (C$814) | C$377 | + 116% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,207 (C$222) | C$98 | + 126% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b59 (C$11) | C$9 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b17 (C$3.15) | C$23 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 70% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $b448 (C$82) | C$59 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $b425 (C$78) | C$40 | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b671 (C$123) | C$93 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b715 (C$132) | C$92 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b146,811 (C$27,013) | C$22,749 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.77 (C$0.69) | C$1.26 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b183 (C$34) | C$65 | - 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $b50 (C$9) | C$31 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b55 (C$10) | C$8 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b41 (C$8) | C$20 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $b223 (C$41) | C$96 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $b23 (C$4.16) | C$6 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b22 (C$4.01) | C$3.72 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b29 (C$5.32) | C$2.83 | + 88% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b16 (C$3.03) | C$3.09 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b13 (C$2.42) | C$2.46 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b49 (C$9) | C$19 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b175 (C$32) | C$46 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b86 (C$16) | C$26 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b106 (C$20) | C$101 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b302 (C$56) | C$87 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b35 (C$6) | C$9 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b20 (C$3.61) | C$5.53 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b23 (C$4.29) | C$5.67 | - 24% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $b4,017 (C$739) | C$549 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.51 (C$0.28) | C$1.04 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b360 (C$66) | C$35 | + 89% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $b15 (C$2.68) | C$10 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 430 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,700
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,189
($b17,330)
in Santa Cruz de la Sierra.
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