- Cost of Living
- Bolivia
- United States
- Cochabamba
- Akron, Ohio
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cochabamba, Bolivia compared to Akron, Ohio, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 54% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b19 ($2.84) | $12 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $b32 ($4.65) | $7 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b17 ($2.47) | $4.77 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b5.53 ($0.81) | $0.76 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b10 ($1.42) | $2.19 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b6 ($0.92) | $3.35 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b20 ($2.88) | $5.58 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b14 ($1.97) | $2.99 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b8 ($1.17) | $1.37 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b10 ($1.42) | $2.47 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b40 ($5.82) | $14 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $b10 ($1.41) | $1.94 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.41 ($0.50) | $1.74 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 40% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $b3,182 ($464) | $1,352 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $b2,397 ($349) | $811 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b987 ($144) | $155 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $b2,397 ($349) | $857 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $b1,511 ($220) | $553 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $b565 ($82) | $99 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $b392 ($57) | $35 | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $b3,696 ($539) | $360 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,391 ($203) | $88 | + 129% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b28 ($4.06) | $9 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b23 ($3.33) | $13 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 12% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $b393 ($57) | $41 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $b253 ($37) | $32 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b505 ($74) | $69 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b431 ($63) | $89 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 41% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b133,846 ($19,510) | $23,333 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.83 ($0.56) | $0.56 | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b108 ($16) | $43 | - 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $b61 ($9) | $14 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 45% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b44 ($6) | $6 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b47 ($7) | $11 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $b142 ($21) | $72 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $b21 ($3.01) | $7 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b18 ($2.63) | $2.96 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b24 ($3.48) | $4.51 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b12 ($1.81) | $3.04 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b13 ($1.96) | $1.90 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b26 ($3.86) | $15 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 59% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b63 ($9) | $29 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b74 ($11) | $21 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b102 ($15) | $143 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b176 ($26) | $61 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b26 ($3.75) | $8 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b15 ($2.15) | $4.10 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b17 ($2.43) | $4.92 | - 51% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $b1,830 ($267) | $146 | + 83% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.44 ($0.21) | $0.88 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b240 ($35) | $44 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $b14 ($1.98) | $6 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 474 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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$4,500
in Akron, Ohio
you would need to make just about $2,413
($b16,552)
in Cochabamba.
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