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EspañolCost of living in San Sebastian (Spain) is 92% more expensive than in Cochabamba (Bolivia)
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| Food in San Sebastian (Spain) is 103% more expensive than in Cochabamba (Bolivia) | ||
|---|---|---|
| San Sebastian (Spain) | Cochabamba (Bolivia) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| €14 ($b106) | $b33 | 217% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| €8 ($b59) | $b37 | 61% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| €4.05 ($b31) | $b12 | 164% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| €0.91 ($b7) | $b7 | 3% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| €2.66 ($b20) | $b10 | 95% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| €3.23 ($b25) | $b7 | 279% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| €11 ($b87) | $b19 | 357% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| €2.00 ($b15) | $b15 | 1% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| €1.38 ($b11) | $b9 | 13% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| €1.02 ($b8) | $b11 | 32% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| €8 ($b59) | $b40 | 48% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| €1.73 ($b13) | $b9 | 49% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| €1.24 ($b9) | $b3.56 | 166% |
| Housing in San Sebastian (Spain) is 171% more expensive than in Cochabamba (Bolivia) | ||
| San Sebastian (Spain) | Cochabamba (Bolivia) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €1,443 ($b11,047) | $b3,422 | 223% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €960 ($b7,347) | $b2,165 | 239% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| €160 ($b1,224) | $b300 | 308% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €991 ($b7,585) | $b2,094 | 262% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| €732 ($b5,607) | $b1,435 | 291% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| €122 ($b935) | $b262 | 256% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| €39 ($b296) | $b244 | 22% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| €468 ($b3,581) | $b3,141 | 14% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €125 ($b959) | $b1,111 | 14% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| €9 ($b66) | $b48 | 36% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| €12 ($b95) | $b24 | 297% |
| Clothes in San Sebastian (Spain) is 17% cheaper than in Cochabamba (Bolivia) | ||
| San Sebastian (Spain) | Cochabamba (Bolivia) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €94 ($b716) | $b458 | 56% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| €31 ($b239) | $b485 | 51% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €89 ($b684) | $b554 | 23% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| €165 ($b1,262) | $b510 | 147% |
| Transportation in San Sebastian (Spain) is 83% more expensive than in Cochabamba (Bolivia) | ||
| San Sebastian (Spain) | Cochabamba (Bolivia) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €21,762 ($b166,598) | $b132,193 | 26% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| €1.32 ($b10) | $b3.83 | 163% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| €43 ($b330) | $b160 | 106% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| €16 ($b123) | $b55 | 123% |
| Personal Care in San Sebastian (Spain) is 68% more expensive than in Cochabamba (Bolivia) | ||
| San Sebastian (Spain) | Cochabamba (Bolivia) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €5.68 ($b44) | $b37 | 18% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| €13 ($b101) | $b51 | 99% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| €67 ($b516) | $b166 | 210% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| €4.36 ($b33) | $b28 | 20% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| €3.62 ($b28) | $b22 | 26% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| €4.32 ($b33) | $b30 | 10% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| €2.07 ($b16) | $b11 | 47% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| €2.32 ($b18) | $b14 | 26% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| €17 ($b127) | $b35 | 264% |
| Entertainment in San Sebastian (Spain) is 68% more expensive than in Cochabamba (Bolivia) | ||
| San Sebastian (Spain) | Cochabamba (Bolivia) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| €34 ($b259) | $b60 | 333% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| €14 ($b111) | $b74 | 49% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| €117 ($b893) | $b161 | 456% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| €49 ($b378) | $b149 | 154% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| €8 ($b63) | $b30 | 110% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| €2.72 ($b21) | $b18 | 18% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| €5.49 ($b42) | $b16 | 157% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| €465 ($b3,558) | $b3,862 | 8% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| €0.17 ($b1.32) | $b1.45 | 9% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| €52 ($b398) | $b263 | 51% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| €5.17 ($b40) | $b15 | 162% |
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For example, you would need at least $b21,112 (€2,758) in San Sebastian to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $b11,000 in Cochabamba.