- 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 | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b41 (C$7) | C$14 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $b41 (C$7) | C$8 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b17 (C$3.06) | C$5.67 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 (C$1.23) | C$2.40 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b12 (C$2.22) | C$4.13 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b8 (C$1.35) | C$2.54 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b22 (C$3.96) | C$9 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b13 (C$2.32) | C$3.55 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b6 (C$1.10) | C$3.02 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (C$2.05) | C$2.26 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b53 (C$9) | C$15 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $b9 (C$1.70) | C$2.18 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b4.14 (C$0.75) | C$1.87 | - 60% | |
| 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 | $b5,812 (C$1,045) | C$1,186 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $b3,529 (C$635) | C$982 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b417 (C$75) | C$104 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $b4,354 (C$783) | C$919 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $b2,778 (C$500) | C$695 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $b274 (C$49) | C$64 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $b389 (C$70) | C$39 | + 79% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $b4,299 (C$773) | C$393 | + 97% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,232 (C$222) | C$111 | + 100% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b58 (C$10) | C$10 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b17 (C$2.98) | C$25 | - 88% | |
| 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) | $b469 (C$84) | C$61 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $b446 (C$80) | C$41 | + 97% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b695 (C$125) | C$95 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b678 (C$122) | C$87 | + 41% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b149,244 (C$26,841) | C$23,851 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.72 (C$0.67) | C$1.19 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b197 (C$36) | C$47 | - 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $b45 (C$8) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b55 (C$10) | C$7 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b43 (C$8) | C$20 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $b223 (C$40) | C$85 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $b23 (C$4.06) | C$6 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b21 (C$3.84) | C$2.88 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b29 (C$5.26) | C$3.82 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b16 (C$2.80) | C$3.16 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b13 (C$2.39) | C$2.53 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b54 (C$10) | C$19 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b175 (C$31) | C$45 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b92 (C$17) | C$26 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b108 (C$19) | C$84 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b298 (C$54) | C$89 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b34 (C$6) | C$9 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b19 (C$3.46) | C$5.72 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b24 (C$4.28) | C$5.43 | - 21% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $b4,187 (C$753) | C$850 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.53 (C$0.28) | C$1.04 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b363 (C$65) | C$34 | + 90% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $b14 (C$2.53) | C$10 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 321 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,700
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,731
($b15,187)
in Santa Cruz de la Sierra.
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