- Cost of Living
- Bolivia
- Japan
- Cochabamba
- Akita
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cochabamba, Bolivia compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 21% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b19 (¥314) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $b32 (¥514) | ¥1,200 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b21 (¥336) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b5.53 (¥89) | ¥168 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b9 (¥153) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b6 (¥101) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b20 (¥319) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b14 (¥218) | ¥600 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b8 (¥129) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b9 (¥152) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b40 (¥644) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $b10 (¥154) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.28 (¥53) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 15% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $b3,182 (¥51,286) | ¥82,500 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $b2,397 (¥38,626) | ¥85,000 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b987 (¥15,912) | ¥15,000 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $b2,397 (¥38,622) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $b1,511 (¥24,355) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $b565 (¥9,100) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $b375 (¥6,050) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $b3,727 (¥60,064) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,391 (¥22,412) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b28 (¥449) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b23 (¥368) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 1% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $b412 (¥6,642) | ¥7,000 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $b341 (¥5,497) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b523 (¥8,436) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b431 (¥6,945) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 16% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b133,846 (¥2,156,987) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.83 (¥62) | ¥158 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b108 (¥1,747) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $b61 (¥979) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b44 (¥708) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b47 (¥762) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $b143 (¥2,298) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $b21 (¥332) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b18 (¥291) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b24 (¥384) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b12 (¥200) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b13 (¥217) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b27 (¥430) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 25% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b62 (¥1,006) | ¥5,000 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b75 (¥1,204) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b102 (¥1,637) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b176 (¥2,839) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b26 (¥414) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b14 (¥227) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b17 (¥268) | ¥550 | - 51% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $b2,154 (¥34,720) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.44 (¥23) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b240 (¥3,865) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $b14 (¥219) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 229 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 26, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 18% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥225,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥185,032
($b11,482)
in Cochabamba.
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