- 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 | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b39 (C$7) | C$14 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $b41 (C$7) | C$8 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b17 (C$3.11) | C$6 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 (C$1.24) | C$2.38 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b13 (C$2.29) | C$4.08 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b7 (C$1.34) | C$2.62 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b22 (C$4.03) | C$10 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b13 (C$2.36) | C$3.73 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b6 (C$1.12) | C$2.90 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (C$2.04) | C$2.89 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b57 (C$10) | C$16 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $b9 (C$1.73) | C$2.31 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b4.07 (C$0.74) | C$1.76 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $b5,447 (C$996) | C$1,186 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $b3,217 (C$588) | C$982 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b415 (C$76) | C$117 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $b4,370 (C$799) | C$919 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $b2,928 (C$535) | C$695 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $b251 (C$46) | C$64 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $b384 (C$70) | C$39 | + 80% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $b4,396 (C$804) | C$392 | + 105% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,205 (C$220) | C$111 | + 99% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b66 (C$12) | C$10 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b17 (C$3.02) | C$26 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | + 69% | |||
| Clothes in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 69% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $b414 (C$76) | C$61 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $b461 (C$84) | C$41 | + 107% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b588 (C$108) | C$95 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b622 (C$114) | C$87 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b145,756 (C$26,647) | C$22,684 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.73 (C$0.68) | C$1.19 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b183 (C$33) | C$47 | - 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $b44 (C$8) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b55 (C$10) | C$8 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b43 (C$8) | C$20 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $b229 (C$42) | C$85 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $b23 (C$4.13) | C$7 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b21 (C$3.90) | C$3.90 | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b29 (C$5.26) | C$3.90 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b16 (C$2.84) | C$3.21 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b13 (C$2.39) | C$2.46 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b48 (C$9) | C$19 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 61% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b174 (C$32) | C$43 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b98 (C$18) | C$27 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b108 (C$20) | C$84 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b271 (C$50) | C$93 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b33 (C$6) | C$9 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b18 (C$3.31) | C$5.44 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b23 (C$4.15) | C$5.57 | - 26% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $b1,435 (C$262) | C$141 | + 86% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.53 (C$0.28) | C$2.00 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b360 (C$66) | C$34 | + 93% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $b14 (C$2.51) | C$10 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 296 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,900
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,597
($b14,203)
in Santa Cruz de la Sierra.
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