Cost of living in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 5% cheaper than in Asunción (Paraguay)
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Food | + 21% | |||
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Food in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 21% more expensive than in Asunción (Paraguay) | ||||
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Santa Cruz de la Sierra | Asunción | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b62 (65,097 Gs) | 47,420 Gs | + 37% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b56 (59,598 Gs) | 36,049 Gs | + 65% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b13 (13,404 Gs) | 10,797 Gs | + 24% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 (6,987 Gs) | 6,658 Gs | + 5% | |
12 eggs, large | $b12 (12,763 Gs) | 15,264 Gs | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b7 (7,398 Gs) | 13,237 Gs | - 44% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b21 (21,875 Gs) | 20,767 Gs | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b11 (11,990 Gs) | 16,087 Gs | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b8 (8,750 Gs) | 10,129 Gs | - 14% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (11,472 Gs) | 6,014 Gs | + 91% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b54 (57,260 Gs) | 58,862 Gs | - 3% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $b11 (11,508 Gs) | 11,584 Gs | - 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b5.54 (5,848 Gs) | 2,926 Gs | + 100% | |
Housing | - 1% | |||
Housing in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is about the same as in Asunción (Paraguay) | ||||
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Santa Cruz de la Sierra | Asunción | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b4,765 (5,033,236 Gs) | 5,559,710 Gs | - 9% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b3,090 (3,264,086 Gs) | 3,373,270 Gs | - 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b325 (343,781 Gs) | 603,517 Gs | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b3,494 (3,691,023 Gs) | 3,453,020 Gs | + 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b2,055 (2,170,533 Gs) | 2,172,520 Gs | - 0% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b271 (285,766 Gs) | 337,620 Gs | - 15% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b141 (149,216 Gs) | 96,961 Gs | + 54% | |
40” flat screen tv | $b2,372 (2,505,505 Gs) | 2,311,720 Gs | + 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,167 (1,233,042 Gs) | 1,094,660 Gs | + 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b43 (45,707 Gs) | 34,748 Gs | + 32% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b22 (23,481 Gs) | 39,024 Gs | - 40% | |
Clothes | + 20% | |||
Clothes in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 20% more expensive than in Asunción (Paraguay) | ||||
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Santa Cruz de la Sierra | Asunción | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b513 (542,187 Gs) | 312,558 Gs | + 73% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b277 (292,431 Gs) | 305,441 Gs | - 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b677 (714,682 Gs) | 625,761 Gs | + 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b652 (688,488 Gs) | 394,847 Gs | + 74% | |
Transportation | - 23% | |||
Transportation in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 23% cheaper than in Asunción (Paraguay) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b100,565 (106,229,660 Gs) | 123,280,000 Gs | - 14% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b4.03 (4,255 Gs) | 8,068 Gs | - 47% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $b177 (186,892 Gs) | 243,038 Gs | - 23% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $b62 (65,216 Gs) | 52,932 Gs | + 23% | |
Personal Care | - 4% | |||
Personal Care in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 4% cheaper than in Asunción (Paraguay) | ||||
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Santa Cruz de la Sierra | Asunción | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b47 (50,118 Gs) | 37,313 Gs | + 34% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b27 (28,446 Gs) | 63,938 Gs | - 56% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b184 (194,400 Gs) | 147,011 Gs | + 32% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b41 (43,377 Gs) | 26,988 Gs | + 61% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b26 (27,261 Gs) | 23,895 Gs | + 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b26 (27,743 Gs) | 32,371 Gs | - 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $b9 (9,980 Gs) | 11,542 Gs | - 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $b13 (13,708 Gs) | 15,272 Gs | - 10% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b62 (65,560 Gs) | 102,287 Gs | - 36% | |
Entertainment | - 12% | |||
Entertainment in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 12% cheaper than in Asunción (Paraguay) | ||||
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Santa Cruz de la Sierra | Asunción | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b58 (61,661 Gs) | 97,631 Gs | - 37% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $b93 (98,306 Gs) | 82,648 Gs | + 19% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b193 (204,289 Gs) | 141,641 Gs | + 44% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b284 (299,539 Gs) | 274,590 Gs | + 9% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b43 (45,030 Gs) | 51,417 Gs | - 12% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b25 (26,652 Gs) | 26,425 Gs | + 1% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b18 (19,386 Gs) | 15,570 Gs | + 25% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b3,955 (4,177,800 Gs) | 5,910,370 Gs | - 29% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.07 (1,134 Gs) | 1,715 Gs | - 34% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $b344 (363,730 Gs) | 277,245 Gs | + 31% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b20 (21,251 Gs) | 11,180 Gs | + 90% | |
TOTAL | - 5% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 803 prices entered by 75 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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