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EspañolCost of living in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 80% more expensive than in Cochabamba (Bolivia)
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| Food in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 120% more expensive than in Cochabamba (Bolivia) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Akron, Ohio (United States) | Cochabamba (Bolivia) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $15 ($b102) | $b33 | 204% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $8 ($b54) | $b37 | 49% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $4.58 ($b32) | $b12 | 170% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $0.77 ($b5.34) | $b7 | 21% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $2.81 ($b19) | $b10 | 86% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $4.12 ($b29) | $b7 | 338% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $5.38 ($b37) | $b19 | 96% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $3.39 ($b23) | $b15 | 55% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $1.65 ($b11) | $b9 | 22% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $2.51 ($b17) | $b11 | 51% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $15 ($b101) | $b40 | 151% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $1.87 ($b13) | $b9 | 45% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $1.68 ($b12) | $b3.56 | 225% |
| Housing in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 113% more expensive than in Cochabamba (Bolivia) | ||
| Akron, Ohio (United States) | Cochabamba (Bolivia) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $1,034 ($b7,145) | $b3,422 | 109% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $772 ($b5,339) | $b2,165 | 147% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $156 ($b1,081) | $b300 | 261% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $909 ($b6,286) | $b2,094 | 200% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $582 ($b4,025) | $b1,435 | 180% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $108 ($b748) | $b262 | 185% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $40 ($b277) | $b244 | 14% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $356 ($b2,462) | $b3,141 | 22% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $95 ($b656) | $b1,111 | 41% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $8 ($b52) | $b48 | 9% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $15 ($b105) | $b24 | 340% |
| Clothes in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 39% cheaper than in Cochabamba (Bolivia) | ||
| Akron, Ohio (United States) | Cochabamba (Bolivia) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $39 ($b270) | $b458 | 41% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $36 ($b249) | $b485 | 49% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $80 ($b553) | $b554 | 0% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $101 ($b695) | $b510 | 36% |
| Transportation in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 60% more expensive than in Cochabamba (Bolivia) | ||
| Akron, Ohio (United States) | Cochabamba (Bolivia) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $23,177 ($b160,229) | $b132,193 | 21% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $0.63 ($b4.38) | $b3.83 | 14% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $45 ($b311) | $b160 | 94% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| $19 ($b134) | $b55 | 143% |
| Personal Care in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 51% more expensive than in Cochabamba (Bolivia) | ||
| Akron, Ohio (United States) | Cochabamba (Bolivia) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $6 ($b42) | $b37 | 14% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $10 ($b68) | $b51 | 34% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $69 ($b480) | $b166 | 189% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $7 ($b47) | $b28 | 69% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $3.10 ($b21) | $b22 | 2% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $3.98 ($b28) | $b30 | 8% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $2.87 ($b20) | $b11 | 84% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $1.51 ($b10) | $b14 | 26% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $15 ($b104) | $b35 | 200% |
| Entertainment in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 100% more expensive than in Cochabamba (Bolivia) | ||
| Akron, Ohio (United States) | Cochabamba (Bolivia) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $32 ($b219) | $b60 | 266% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $22 ($b152) | $b74 | 105% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $145 ($b1,002) | $b161 | 524% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $59 ($b410) | $b149 | 175% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $8 ($b53) | $b30 | 76% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $4.59 ($b32) | $b18 | 79% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $5.04 ($b35) | $b16 | 113% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $432 ($b2,988) | $b3,862 | 23% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| $0.56 ($b3.89) | $b1.45 | 169% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $47 ($b323) | $b263 | 23% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $7 ($b45) | $b15 | 202% |
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For example, you would need at least $b19,797 ($2,864) in Akron, Ohio to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $b11,000 in Cochabamba.