- Cost of Living
- Bolivia
- Japan
- Cochabamba
- Akita
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cochabamba, Bolivia compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 18% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b21 (¥337) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $b35 (¥566) | ¥1,200 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b18 (¥290) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b5.95 (¥95) | ¥168 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b9 (¥149) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b7 (¥112) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b19 (¥300) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b13 (¥212) | ¥600 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b8 (¥131) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (¥168) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b40 (¥640) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $b10 (¥157) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b4.53 (¥73) | - | - | |
| 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 (¥50,597) | ¥82,500 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $b2,197 (¥35,180) | ¥85,000 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b360 (¥5,773) | ¥15,000 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $b2,334 (¥37,384) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $b1,467 (¥23,487) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $b240 (¥3,836) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $b354 (¥5,667) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $b3,372 (¥54,001) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,443 (¥23,102) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b34 (¥552) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b21 (¥344) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 2% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $b398 (¥6,371) | ¥7,000 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $b388 (¥6,215) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b470 (¥7,527) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b425 (¥6,799) | - | - | |
| 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 (¥2,140,232) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.83 (¥61) | ¥158 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b107 (¥1,706) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $b60 (¥961) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b40 (¥643) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b44 (¥708) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $b137 (¥2,192) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $b25 (¥397) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b19 (¥297) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b25 (¥393) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b12 (¥190) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b14 (¥219) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b28 (¥442) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 26% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b68 (¥1,084) | ¥5,000 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b75 (¥1,197) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b100 (¥1,599) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b179 (¥2,871) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b25 (¥408) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b14 (¥232) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b17 (¥270) | ¥550 | - 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $b4,896 (¥78,403) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.53 (¥24) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b243 (¥3,886) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $b15 (¥233) | ¥463 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 182 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
16.015
JPY
/
BOB
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Cost of living in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 18% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥224,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥182,949
($b11,424)
in Cochabamba.
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