- Cost of Living
- Bolivia
- Japan
- Cochabamba
- Akita
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cochabamba, Bolivia compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
Food | - 18% | |||
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Food in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 18% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b21 (¥329) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $b35 (¥553) | ¥1,200 | - 54% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b18 (¥283) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b5.95 (¥93) | ¥168 | - 45% | |
12 eggs, large | $b9 (¥146) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b7 (¥109) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b19 (¥293) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b13 (¥207) | ¥600 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b8 (¥128) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (¥164) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b40 (¥625) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $b10 (¥153) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b4.53 (¥71) | - | - | |
Housing | - 19% | |||
Housing in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 19% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $b3,159 (¥49,426) | ¥82,500 | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $b2,197 (¥34,366) | ¥85,000 | - 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b360 (¥5,639) | ¥15,000 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $b2,334 (¥36,519) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $b1,467 (¥22,943) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $b240 (¥3,747) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $b354 (¥5,536) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | $b3,372 (¥52,752) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,443 (¥22,568) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b34 (¥539) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b21 (¥336) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 2% | |||
Clothes in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 2% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $b398 (¥6,224) | ¥7,000 | - 11% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $b388 (¥6,071) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b470 (¥7,353) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b425 (¥6,642) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 15% | |||
Transportation in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 15% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b133,639 (¥2,090,728) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.83 (¥60) | ¥158 | - 62% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $b107 (¥1,666) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $b62 (¥969) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b40 (¥628) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b44 (¥691) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $b137 (¥2,142) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $b25 (¥388) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b19 (¥290) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b25 (¥384) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $b12 (¥186) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $b14 (¥213) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b28 (¥432) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 23% | |||
Entertainment in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 23% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b68 (¥1,059) | ¥5,000 | - 79% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $b75 (¥1,169) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b100 (¥1,562) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b179 (¥2,804) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b25 (¥399) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b14 (¥226) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b17 (¥264) | ¥550 | - 52% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $b4,896 (¥76,590) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.53 (¥24) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $b243 (¥3,796) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $b15 (¥228) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 18% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 18% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥233,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥191,598
($b12,247)
in Cochabamba.
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