- Cost of Living
- Bolivia
- United States
- Cochabamba
- Akron, Ohio
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cochabamba, Bolivia compared to Akron, Ohio, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 50% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b21 ($3.07) | $12 | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $b36 ($5.26) | $7 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b19 ($2.81) | $4.18 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b6 ($0.87) | $0.81 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b9 ($1.29) | $2.36 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b7 ($1.01) | $3.62 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b21 ($2.98) | $5.60 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b13 ($1.91) | $3.35 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b8 ($1.18) | $1.57 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b12 ($1.76) | $2.75 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b45 ($7) | $13 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $b10 ($1.41) | $1.86 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.69 ($0.53) | $1.45 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 45% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $b3,084 ($445) | $1,046 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $b2,224 ($321) | $769 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b327 ($47) | $158 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $b2,223 ($321) | $885 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $b1,460 ($211) | $563 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $b236 ($34) | $99 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $b297 ($43) | $32 | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $b3,165 ($457) | $356 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,400 ($202) | $85 | + 139% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b40 ($5.73) | $8 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b34 ($4.87) | $15 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 46% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $b416 ($60) | $38 | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $b406 ($59) | $36 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b535 ($77) | $70 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b532 ($77) | $95 | - 19% | |
| 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 | $b126,119 ($18,208) | $22,205 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.88 ($0.56) | $0.61 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b120 ($17) | $43 | - 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $b54 ($8) | $14 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 43% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b36 ($5.20) | $6 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b46 ($7) | $11 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $b141 ($20) | $61 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $b28 ($4.02) | $7 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b19 ($2.80) | $3.06 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b26 ($3.70) | $4.18 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b11 ($1.65) | $3.23 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b13 ($1.90) | $1.43 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b30 ($4.28) | $16 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 47% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b71 ($10) | $32 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b75 ($11) | $19 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b161 ($23) | $139 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b176 ($25) | $66 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b25 ($3.60) | $7 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b16 ($2.25) | $4.41 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b18 ($2.58) | $5.01 | - 49% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $b4,475 ($646) | $433 | + 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.51 ($0.22) | $0.56 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b271 ($39) | $46 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $b14 ($2.02) | $6 | - 68% | |
| 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 327 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.14437
USD
/
BOB
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Cost of living in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 42% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States)
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$3,300
in Akron, Ohio
you would need to make just about $1,905
($b13,194)
in Cochabamba.
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