Cost of living in Huizhou (China) is 8% cheaper than in Cochabamba (Bolivia)
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 445 prices entered by 28 different people.
Food in Huizhou (China) is 45% more expensive than in Cochabamba (Bolivia) | ||
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Huizhou (China) | Cochabamba (Bolivia) | Diff |
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
80元 ($b79) | $b33 | 135% |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
50元 ($b49) | $b37 | 34% |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
15元 ($b15) | $b12 | 26% |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
12元 ($b12) | $b7 | 74% |
12 eggs, large | ||
17元 ($b16) | $b10 | 55% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
4.00元 ($b3.93) | $b7 | 40% |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
35元 ($b34) | $b19 | 82% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
14元 ($b14) | $b15 | 9% |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
6.00元 ($b5.90) | $b9 | 37% |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
- | $b11 | - |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
148元 ($b145) | $b40 | 261% |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
5.80元 ($b5.70) | $b9 | 36% |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
- | $b3.56 | - |
Housing in Huizhou (China) is 28% cheaper than in Cochabamba (Bolivia) | ||
Huizhou (China) | Cochabamba (Bolivia) | Diff |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
3,643元 ($b3,580) | $b3,422 | 5% |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
1,500元 ($b1,474) | $b2,165 | 32% |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
150元 ($b147) | $b300 | 51% |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
1,500元 ($b1,474) | $b2,094 | 30% |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
1,111元 ($b1,092) | $b1,435 | 24% |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
150元 ($b147) | $b262 | 44% |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
81元 ($b80) | $b244 | 67% |
40” flat screen TV | ||
2,000元 ($b1,966) | $b3,141 | 37% |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
800元 ($b786) | $b1,111 | 29% |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
- | $b48 | - |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
- | $b24 | - |
Clothes in Huizhou (China) is 21% cheaper than in Cochabamba (Bolivia) | ||
Huizhou (China) | Cochabamba (Bolivia) | Diff |
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
300元 ($b295) | $b458 | 36% |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
- | $b485 | - |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
140元 ($b138) | $b554 | 75% |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
300元 ($b295) | $b510 | 42% |
Transportation in Huizhou (China) is 33% cheaper than in Cochabamba (Bolivia) | ||
Huizhou (China) | Cochabamba (Bolivia) | Diff |
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
- | $b132,193 | - |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
0.79元 ($b0.78) | $b3.83 | 80% |
Monthly ticket public transport | ||
60元 ($b59) | $b160 | 63% |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
- | $b55 | - |
Personal Care in Huizhou (China) is 16% cheaper than in Cochabamba (Bolivia) | ||
Huizhou (China) | Cochabamba (Bolivia) | Diff |
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
8元 ($b8) | $b37 | 79% |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
- | $b51 | - |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
- | $b166 | - |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
- | $b28 | - |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
- | $b22 | - |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
- | $b30 | - |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
5.00元 ($b4.91) | $b11 | 55% |
Tube of toothpaste | ||
10元 ($b10) | $b14 | 30% |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
50元 ($b49) | $b35 | 41% |
Entertainment in Huizhou (China) is 8% more expensive than in Cochabamba (Bolivia) | ||
Huizhou (China) | Cochabamba (Bolivia) | Diff |
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
106元 ($b104) | $b60 | 73% |
2 tickets to the movies | ||
120元 ($b118) | $b74 | 58% |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
250元 ($b246) | $b161 | 53% |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
200元 ($b197) | $b149 | 32% |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
50元 ($b49) | $b30 | 64% |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
25元 ($b25) | $b18 | 39% |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
20元 ($b20) | $b16 | 20% |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
- | $b3,862 | - |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
1.00元 ($b0.98) | $b1.45 | 32% |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
- | $b263 | - |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
15元 ($b15) | $b15 | 2% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $b9,300 in Cochabamba you would need to make just about $b8,595 (8,744元) in Huizhou.