- Cost of Living
- Bolivia
- United States
- Cochabamba
- Akron, Ohio
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cochabamba, Bolivia compared to Akron, Ohio, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 52% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b21 ($3.06) | $13 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $b35 ($5.16) | $7 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b18 ($2.64) | $4.41 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b5.95 ($0.87) | $0.85 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b9 ($1.36) | $2.58 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b7 ($1.01) | $3.45 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b19 ($2.73) | $5.74 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b13 ($1.93) | $3.12 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b8 ($1.19) | $1.64 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 ($1.53) | $2.75 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b40 ($5.83) | $13 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $b10 ($1.42) | $1.83 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b4.53 ($0.66) | $1.55 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 42% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $b3,159 ($461) | $1,022 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $b2,197 ($320) | $769 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b360 ($53) | $158 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $b2,334 ($340) | $885 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $b1,467 ($214) | $563 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $b240 ($35) | $99 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $b354 ($52) | $32 | + 63% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $b3,372 ($492) | $356 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,443 ($210) | $85 | + 149% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b34 ($5.02) | $8 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b21 ($3.13) | $15 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 37% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $b398 ($58) | $38 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $b388 ($57) | $36 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b470 ($69) | $70 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b425 ($62) | $95 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 40% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b133,639 ($19,481) | $22,205 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.83 ($0.56) | $0.61 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b107 ($16) | $43 | - 64% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $b62 ($9) | $14 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 44% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b40 ($5.85) | $6 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b44 ($6) | $11 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $b137 ($20) | $61 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $b25 ($3.62) | $7 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b19 ($2.70) | $3.06 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b25 ($3.57) | $4.18 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b12 ($1.73) | $3.23 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b14 ($1.99) | $1.43 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b28 ($4.03) | $16 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 47% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b68 ($10) | $32 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b75 ($11) | $19 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b100 ($15) | $139 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b179 ($26) | $66 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b25 ($3.72) | $7 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b14 ($2.11) | $4.41 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b17 ($2.46) | $5.01 | - 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $b4,896 ($714) | $433 | + 65% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.53 ($0.22) | $0.56 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b243 ($35) | $46 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $b15 ($2.12) | $6 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 490 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.14577
USD
/
BOB
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$3,100
in Akron, Ohio
you would need to make just about $1,802
($b12,362)
in Cochabamba.
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