- 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 | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b39 (C$8) | C$14 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $b41 (C$8) | C$8 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b17 (C$3.33) | C$6 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 (C$1.33) | C$2.38 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b13 (C$2.45) | C$4.08 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b7 (C$1.43) | C$2.62 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b22 (C$4.32) | C$10 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b13 (C$2.53) | C$3.73 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b6 (C$1.20) | C$2.90 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (C$2.19) | C$2.89 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b57 (C$11) | C$16 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $b9 (C$1.86) | C$2.31 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b4.07 (C$0.80) | C$1.76 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $b5,447 (C$1,068) | C$1,145 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $b3,217 (C$631) | C$990 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b415 (C$81) | C$117 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $b4,370 (C$857) | C$919 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $b2,928 (C$574) | C$695 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $b251 (C$49) | C$64 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $b384 (C$75) | C$39 | + 93% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $b4,396 (C$862) | C$392 | + 120% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,205 (C$236) | C$111 | + 113% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b66 (C$13) | C$10 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b17 (C$3.24) | C$26 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | + 84% | |||
| Clothes in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 84% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $b414 (C$81) | C$61 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $b461 (C$90) | C$41 | + 122% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b588 (C$115) | C$95 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b622 (C$122) | C$87 | + 41% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b145,756 (C$28,572) | C$22,684 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.73 (C$0.73) | C$1.19 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b183 (C$36) | C$47 | - 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $b44 (C$9) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b55 (C$11) | C$8 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b43 (C$9) | C$20 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $b229 (C$45) | C$85 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $b23 (C$4.43) | C$7 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b21 (C$4.18) | C$3.90 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b29 (C$5.64) | C$3.90 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b16 (C$3.05) | C$3.21 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b13 (C$2.56) | C$2.46 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b48 (C$9) | C$19 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b174 (C$34) | C$43 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b98 (C$19) | C$27 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b108 (C$21) | C$84 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b271 (C$53) | C$93 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b33 (C$6) | C$9 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b18 (C$3.55) | C$5.44 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b23 (C$4.45) | C$5.57 | - 20% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $b1,435 (C$281) | C$141 | + 100% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.53 (C$0.30) | C$2.00 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b360 (C$71) | C$34 | + 107% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $b14 (C$2.69) | C$10 | - 73% | |
| 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 330 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 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$2,500
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,846
($b9,419)
in Santa Cruz de la Sierra.
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