- Cost of Living
- Bolivia
- Iraq
- Santa Cruz de la Sierra
- Abu Ghraib
- Comparison
Cost of living in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia compared to Abu Ghraib, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b31 (5,293 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $b40 (6,886 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b15 (2,580 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 (1,208 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b13 (2,244 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b7 (1,227 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b23 (3,888 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b14 (2,459 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b6 (1,040 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b10 (1,727 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b58 (10,028 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $b10 (1,667 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b5.00 (863 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $b5,184 (894,783 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $b3,328 (574,380 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b417 (71,922 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $b4,354 (751,493 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $b2,778 (479,466 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $b274 (47,370 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $b351 (60,546 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $b4,426 (763,949 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,207 (208,330 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b59 (10,192 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b17 (2,954 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $b448 (77,301 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $b425 (73,391 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b671 (115,849 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b715 (123,484 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 42% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b146,811 (25,339,436 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.77 (651 Dinar) | 557 Dinar | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b183 (31,532 Dinar) | 90,000 Dinar | - 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $b50 (8,571 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b55 (9,426 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b41 (7,086 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $b223 (38,487 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $b23 (3,899 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b22 (3,758 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b29 (4,987 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b16 (2,838 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b13 (2,268 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b49 (8,445 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b175 (30,219 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b86 (14,896 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b106 (18,303 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b302 (52,196 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b35 (6,049 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b20 (3,388 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b23 (4,028 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $b4,017 (693,273 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.51 (261 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b360 (62,207 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $b15 (2,511 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 214 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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IQD
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BOB
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Cost of living in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 42% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
2,620,000 Dinar
in Abu Ghraib
you would need to make just about 1,523,150 Dinar
($b8,825)
in Santa Cruz de la Sierra.
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