Cost of living in Cochabamba, Bolivia vs Fort St. John, Canada
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Food | - 62% | |||
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Food in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 62% cheaper than in Fort St. John (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $b39 (C$7) | C$19 | - 62% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $b37 (C$7) | C$12 | - 46% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $b11 (C$1.97) | C$9 | - 77% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $b6 (C$1.13) | C$1.49 | - 24% | |
12 eggs, large | $b10 (C$1.87) | C$5.54 | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $b7 (C$1.30) | C$4.00 | - 68% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $b18 (C$3.25) | C$13 | - 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $b13 (C$2.28) | C$5.00 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $b8 (C$1.39) | C$4.00 | - 65% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $b11 (C$2.05) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $b43 (C$8) | C$30 | - 74% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $b11 (C$1.91) | C$2.47 | - 23% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $b4.05 (C$0.73) | C$2.75 | - 73% | |
Housing | - 62% | |||
Housing in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 62% cheaper than in Fort St. John (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $b3,198 (C$579) | C$2,490 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $b2,043 (C$370) | C$1,614 | - 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $b233 (C$42) | C$327 | - 87% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $b5,619 (C$1,017) | C$1,400 | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $b1,508 (C$273) | C$1,200 | - 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $b188 (C$34) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $b188 (C$34) | C$75 | - 55% | |
40” flat screen tv | $b2,218 (C$401) | C$500 | - 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $b1,005 (C$182) | C$172 | + 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $b45 (C$8) | C$10 | - 18% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $b37 (C$7) | C$31 | - 79% | |
Clothes | + 15% | |||
Clothes in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 15% more expensive than in Fort St. John (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $b414 (C$75) | C$72 | + 4% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $b416 (C$75) | C$50 | + 50% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $b484 (C$88) | C$125 | - 30% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $b439 (C$79) | C$175 | - 55% | |
Transportation | - 30% | |||
Transportation in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 30% cheaper than in Fort St. John (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $b112,367 (C$20,336) | C$39,828 | - 49% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $b4.43 (C$0.80) | C$1.33 | - 40% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $b184 (C$33) | C$38 | - 12% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $b58 (C$11) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 25% | |||
Personal Care in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 25% cheaper than in Fort St. John (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $b28 (C$5.01) | C$5.99 | - 16% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $b46 (C$8) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $b180 (C$33) | C$70 | - 53% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $b30 (C$5.48) | C$7 | - 22% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $b24 (C$4.27) | C$5.31 | - 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $b24 (C$4.31) | C$5.50 | - 22% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $b11 (C$2.07) | C$2.07 | - 0% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $b11 (C$1.95) | C$2.12 | - 8% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $b40 (C$7) | C$17 | - 58% | |
Entertainment | - 43% | |||
Entertainment in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 43% cheaper than in Fort St. John (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $b67 (C$12) | C$61 | - 80% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $b79 (C$14) | C$30 | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $b161 (C$29) | C$35 | - 18% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $b145 (C$26) | C$95 | - 72% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $b34 (C$6) | C$7 | - 11% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $b21 (C$3.85) | C$5.68 | - 32% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $b17 (C$3.01) | C$6 | - 53% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $b3,359 (C$608) | C$600 | + 1% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $b1.47 (C$0.27) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $b296 (C$54) | C$47 | + 15% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $b14 (C$2.45) | C$13 | - 80% | |
TOTAL | - 49% |

These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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Cost of living in Cochabamba (Bolivia) is 49% cheaper than in Fort St. John (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,900 in Fort St. John you would need to make just about C$3,509 ($b19,387) in Cochabamba.
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