Cost of living in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 12% more expensive than in Asunción (Paraguay)
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| Food | + 27% | |||
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| Food in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 27% more expensive than in Asunción (Paraguay) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Santa Cruz de la Sierra | Asunción | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b62 (66,139 Gs) | 48,211 Gs | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b47 (50,560 Gs) | 31,964 Gs | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b16 (16,602 Gs) | 12,145 Gs | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b7 (7,436 Gs) | 6,521 Gs | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $b11 (12,135 Gs) | 13,427 Gs | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b8 (9,002 Gs) | 10,683 Gs | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b24 (25,197 Gs) | 19,485 Gs | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b12 (12,700 Gs) | 14,529 Gs | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b8 (8,519 Gs) | 7,938 Gs | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (11,408 Gs) | 7,488 Gs | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b61 (65,325 Gs) | 44,473 Gs | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $b11 (12,230 Gs) | 11,466 Gs | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b4.05 (4,335 Gs) | 3,298 Gs | + 31% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 16% more expensive than in Asunción (Paraguay) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Santa Cruz de la Sierra | Asunción | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b4,700 (5,024,968 Gs) | 5,061,810 Gs | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,772 (2,964,198 Gs) | 2,447,540 Gs | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b292 (312,010 Gs) | 242,756 Gs | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b3,199 (3,419,922 Gs) | 3,622,680 Gs | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b2,079 (2,222,670 Gs) | 1,998,710 Gs | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b239 (255,868 Gs) | 284,408 Gs | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b168 (179,672 Gs) | 92,821 Gs | + 94% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $b2,364 (2,527,367 Gs) | 2,888,380 Gs | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b916 (978,879 Gs) | 896,301 Gs | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b41 (43,707 Gs) | 35,170 Gs | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b18 (19,484 Gs) | 25,473 Gs | - 24% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes 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 | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b289 (308,723 Gs) | 295,103 Gs | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b253 (270,511 Gs) | 273,806 Gs | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b580 (620,536 Gs) | 612,326 Gs | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b425 (454,427 Gs) | 349,766 Gs | + 30% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation 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 | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b109,086 (116,628,934 Gs) | 64,094,700 Gs | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b3.72 (3,982 Gs) | 8,750 Gs | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $b165 (176,567 Gs) | 177,943 Gs | - 1% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $b64 (68,628 Gs) | 46,996 Gs | + 46% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 8% more expensive 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) | $b29 (31,414 Gs) | 27,711 Gs | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b35 (36,897 Gs) | 49,120 Gs | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b185 (197,512 Gs) | 107,215 Gs | + 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b44 (46,584 Gs) | 26,342 Gs | + 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b24 (26,002 Gs) | 22,721 Gs | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b21 (21,948 Gs) | 25,000 Gs | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $b10 (10,210 Gs) | 11,665 Gs | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $b13 (14,040 Gs) | 12,886 Gs | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b63 (67,412 Gs) | 70,614 Gs | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) is 9% more expensive than in Asunción (Paraguay) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Santa Cruz de la Sierra | Asunción | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b64 (67,993 Gs) | 95,246 Gs | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $b96 (102,783 Gs) | 77,374 Gs | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b189 (202,132 Gs) | 159,512 Gs | + 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b197 (210,922 Gs) | 229,410 Gs | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b40 (42,372 Gs) | 43,690 Gs | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b26 (27,857 Gs) | 23,698 Gs | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b22 (24,054 Gs) | 13,610 Gs | + 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b3,243 (3,467,307 Gs) | 4,824,590 Gs | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.32 (1,411 Gs) | 908 Gs | + 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $b327 (349,353 Gs) | 263,602 Gs | + 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b17 (17,842 Gs) | 9,752 Gs | + 83% | |
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TOTAL | + 12% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 888 prices entered by 87 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2023.
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