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EspañolCost of living in Lubbock, Texas (United States) is 74% more expensive than in Cochabamba (Bolivia)
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| Food in Lubbock, Texas (United States) is 94% more expensive than in Cochabamba (Bolivia) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lubbock, Texas (United States) | Cochabamba (Bolivia) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $11 ($b79) | $b33 | 135% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $7 ($b49) | $b37 | 33% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $3.72 ($b26) | $b12 | 120% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $0.88 ($b6) | $b7 | 11% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $3.28 ($b23) | $b10 | 118% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $3.68 ($b25) | $b7 | 291% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $5.32 ($b37) | $b19 | 94% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $3.48 ($b24) | $b15 | 59% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $1.25 ($b9) | $b9 | 7% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $1.70 ($b12) | $b11 | 2% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $14 ($b95) | $b40 | 137% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $2.29 ($b16) | $b9 | 78% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $1.53 ($b11) | $b3.56 | 196% |
| Housing in Lubbock, Texas (United States) is 138% more expensive than in Cochabamba (Bolivia) | ||
| Lubbock, Texas (United States) | Cochabamba (Bolivia) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $1,229 ($b8,495) | $b3,422 | 148% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $695 ($b4,806) | $b2,165 | 122% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $194 ($b1,343) | $b300 | 348% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $817 ($b5,646) | $b2,094 | 170% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $569 ($b3,935) | $b1,435 | 174% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $173 ($b1,197) | $b262 | 356% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $50 ($b345) | $b244 | 42% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $379 ($b2,622) | $b3,141 | 17% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $89 ($b617) | $b1,111 | 44% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $14 ($b95) | $b48 | 97% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $17 ($b116) | $b24 | 386% |
| Clothes in Lubbock, Texas (United States) is 35% cheaper than in Cochabamba (Bolivia) | ||
| Lubbock, Texas (United States) | Cochabamba (Bolivia) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $36 ($b249) | $b458 | 46% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $41 ($b283) | $b485 | 42% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $81 ($b560) | $b554 | 1% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $87 ($b600) | $b510 | 18% |
| Transportation in Lubbock, Texas (United States) is 41% more expensive than in Cochabamba (Bolivia) | ||
| Lubbock, Texas (United States) | Cochabamba (Bolivia) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $23,793 ($b164,487) | $b132,193 | 24% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $0.62 ($b4.32) | $b3.83 | 13% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $40 ($b277) | $b160 | 73% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | $b55 | - |
| Personal Care in Lubbock, Texas (United States) is 106% more expensive than in Cochabamba (Bolivia) | ||
| Lubbock, Texas (United States) | Cochabamba (Bolivia) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $9 ($b60) | $b37 | 62% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $21 ($b144) | $b51 | 184% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $56 ($b384) | $b166 | 131% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $9 ($b62) | $b28 | 123% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $3.74 ($b26) | $b22 | 18% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $11 ($b78) | $b30 | 159% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $4.31 ($b30) | $b11 | 176% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $2.01 ($b14) | $b14 | 2% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $15 ($b107) | $b35 | 207% |
| Entertainment in Lubbock, Texas (United States) is 70% more expensive than in Cochabamba (Bolivia) | ||
| Lubbock, Texas (United States) | Cochabamba (Bolivia) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $39 ($b271) | $b60 | 353% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $20 ($b136) | $b74 | 83% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $212 ($b1,465) | $b161 | 812% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $64 ($b441) | $b149 | 197% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $7 ($b48) | $b30 | 62% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $4.87 ($b34) | $b18 | 90% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $4.02 ($b28) | $b16 | 70% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $429 ($b2,966) | $b3,862 | 23% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| - | $b1.45 | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $35 ($b243) | $b263 | 8% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $6 ($b43) | $b15 | 183% |
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For example, you would need at least $b17,403 ($2,517) in Lubbock, Texas to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $b10,000 in Cochabamba.