- 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 ($2.83) | $12 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $b32 ($4.63) | $6 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b17 ($2.46) | $4.43 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b5.53 ($0.80) | $0.81 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b10 ($1.41) | $2.24 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b6 ($0.91) | $3.41 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b20 ($2.88) | $5.82 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b14 ($1.96) | $2.99 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b8 ($1.16) | $1.37 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b10 ($1.41) | $2.58 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b40 ($5.80) | $14 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $b10 ($1.41) | $1.83 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b3.41 ($0.50) | $1.76 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 41% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $b3,182 ($463) | $1,248 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $b2,397 ($348) | $819 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b987 ($144) | $157 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $b2,397 ($348) | $885 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $b1,511 ($220) | $563 | - 61% | |
| 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) | $33 | + 71% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $b3,696 ($537) | $347 | + 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,391 ($202) | $83 | + 143% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b28 ($4.05) | $8 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b23 ($3.32) | $15 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 4% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $b393 ($57) | $38 | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $b253 ($37) | $36 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b505 ($73) | $68 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b431 ($63) | $94 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 39% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b133,846 ($19,453) | $22,686 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.83 ($0.56) | $0.56 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b108 ($16) | $42 | - 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $b61 ($9) | $12 | - 26% | |
| 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) | $b44 ($6) | $6 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b47 ($7) | $11 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $b142 ($21) | $65 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $b21 ($3.00) | $7 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b18 ($2.62) | $3.01 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b24 ($3.47) | $4.51 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b12 ($1.80) | $3.23 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b13 ($1.96) | $1.74 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b26 ($3.85) | $15 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 50% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b63 ($9) | $30 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b74 ($11) | $20 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b102 ($15) | $138 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b176 ($26) | $64 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b26 ($3.74) | $7 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b15 ($2.15) | $4.10 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b17 ($2.42) | $4.89 | - 51% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $b4,596 ($668) | $482 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.44 ($0.21) | $0.56 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b240 ($35) | $45 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $b14 ($1.98) | $5.92 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 479 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 44% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States)
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$3,600
in Akron, Ohio
you would need to make just about $2,017
($b13,876)
in Cochabamba.
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