Cost of living in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b47 (C$9) | C$20 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b42 (C$8) | C$10 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b12 (C$2.26) | C$5.78 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b6 (C$1.25) | C$1.98 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b11 (C$2.19) | C$4.18 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b5.36 (C$1.04) | C$3.04 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b18 (C$3.43) | C$10 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b15 (C$2.90) | C$4.24 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b8 (C$1.52) | C$3.76 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b10 (C$1.91) | C$3.41 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b66 (C$13) | C$19 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b11 (C$2.07) | C$2.48 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b4.68 (C$0.90) | C$1.93 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b4,538 (C$876) | C$2,136 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,639 (C$510) | C$1,241 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b484 (C$93) | C$133 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b3,111 (C$601) | C$1,120 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b2,435 (C$470) | C$806 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b311 (C$60) | C$66 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b256 (C$49) | C$54 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b3,062 (C$591) | C$311 | + 90% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,049 (C$203) | C$97 | + 110% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b46 (C$9) | C$10 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b18 (C$3.49) | C$25 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 33% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b435 (C$84) | C$60 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b274 (C$53) | C$39 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b676 (C$131) | C$98 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b673 (C$130) | C$117 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b124,816 (C$24,106) | C$22,935 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.85 (C$0.74) | C$1.39 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b187 (C$36) | C$67 | - 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $b76 (C$15) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b50 (C$10) | C$8 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b41 (C$8) | C$22 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b217 (C$42) | C$77 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b28 (C$5.38) | C$6 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b21 (C$4.15) | C$3.85 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b26 (C$5.11) | C$4.28 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b12 (C$2.29) | C$3.11 | - 27% | |
| 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$20 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b103 (C$20) | C$52 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b90 (C$17) | C$26 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b182 (C$35) | C$117 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b225 (C$44) | C$96 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b39 (C$8) | C$9 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b27 (C$5.28) | C$5.42 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b17 (C$3.35) | C$7 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b3,586 (C$693) | C$647 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.19 (C$0.23) | C$0.83 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b390 (C$75) | C$35 | + 113% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b16 (C$3.09) | C$11 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 890 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2020.
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Cost of living in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,700 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$4,067 ($b21,059) in Santa Cruz de la Sierra.
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